Jamb English Language 1991 Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• JAMB 1991

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in underlined:
The new leader hands out an olive branch

A. Sues for peace
B. Gives out branches of the olive tree
C. Challenges his opponents to a fight
D. Blesses his congregation

Question 12:

• JAMB 1991

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics:
When yo go to foreign country to study, you will discover that life is not a bed of roses

A. As pleasant as one thought
B. A bed with roses
C. An unmitigated disapointment
D. As expected

Question 13:

• JAMB 1991

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in underlined:
Because our representative is immature and biased he takes a jaundiced view of our problem

A. Hazy
B. Unclear
C. Prejudiced
D. Bleak

Question 14:

• JAMB 1991

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in underlined:
The president has sent his regrets. He is unable to attend the meeting

A. Explanations
B. Anxieties
C. Unhappiness
D. Apologies

Question 15:

• JAMB 1991

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in underlined:
The woman acted courageously when she was attacked by thieves

A. Shyly
B. Fearlessly
C. Timidity
D. Carelessly