Jamb English Language 1990 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 1990

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined: The advertisement served as a smoke screen for the activities of the company

A. A camouflage
B. A protection
C. An enhancement
D. An exchange

Question 17:

• JAMB 1990

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined: My plans are still up in the air

A. Being publicised
B. Uncertain
C. Uncovered
D. Unprotected

Question 18:

• JAMB 1990

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined: The judge always takes a hardline on such issues

A. Complex stand
B. Simple stand
C. Uncompromising stand
D. Difficult stand

Question 19:

• JAMB 1990

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: The case was dismissed for want of evidence

A. For want of facts
B. For lack of opinions
C. For insufficient discussions
D. For lack of proof

Question 20:

• JAMB 1990

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: The term has become indomitable quite recently

A. Incorrigible
B. Disobedient
C. Unconquerable
D. Unruly