Jamb English Language 1990 Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• JAMB 1990

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined:The difference between the experimental procedure was imperceptible to me

A. Negligible
B. Significant
C. Obvious
D. Obscure

Question 12:

• JAMB 1990

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined: His antipathy to religious ideas makes him unpopular

A. Remedy
B. Conciousness
C. Hostility
D. Receptiveness

Question 13:

• JAMB 1990

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:The boss told the man to let sleeping dogs lie

A. Not to look for trouble
B. Not to disturb other people
C. Let the dogs sleep well
D. Let the trouble begin

Question 14:

• JAMB 1990

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word Underlined: The fact that Ruth has inherited her late husband's house is cold comfort to her

A. Appropriate comfort
B. Inadequate comfort
C. No comfort at all
D. Wet comfort

Question 15:

• JAMB 1990

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word Underlined: The headmaster decided to make good his promise to the students

A. Fulfil
B. Improve
C. Complete
D. Realize