Jamb English Language 1990 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• JAMB 1990

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:A number or people impersonating tax-official were arraigned before the Chief Magistrate this morning

A. Arranged
B. Paraded
C. Moved
D. Brought

Question 27:

• JAMB 1990

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: Ngozi spoke to her father quite candidly on her proposed marriage

A. Rudely
B. Faithfully
C. Frankly
D. Respectfully

Question 28:

• JAMB 1990

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: The secretary was advised to put on a cheerful disposition whenever the manager arrives

A. A good dress
B. A smiling face
C. A happy look
D. Good make-up

Question 29:

• JAMB 1990

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: The cereal is fortified with multivitamins

A. Enriched
B. Prepared
C. Endowed
D. Mixed

Question 30:

• JAMB 1990

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:The lawyer told the court some unsavoury details about the case

A. Unworthy
B. Unitelligible
C. Unpleeasant
D. Uninteresting