Jamb English Language 1992 Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• JAMB 1992

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:Adeniji is suffering from the consequences of alienation

A. Confinement
B. Isolation
C. Enclosure
D. Imprisonment

Question 12:

• JAMB 1992

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The terms of the contract stuck in my throat

A. Were beyond me
B. Were not clear
C. Were ambiguous
D. Became obsolete

Question 13:

• JAMB 1992

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:He was asked to give copious, examples to appear convincing

A. Concrete
B. Rigid
C. Cogent
D. Many

Question 14:

• JAMB 1992

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:Some children mimic their teachers

A. Imitate
B. Mime
C. Ridicule
D. Tease

Question 15:

• JAMB 1992

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:He works long hour collecting trash to make out a livelihood

A. Try a living
B. Struggle for a living
C. Make a living
D. Carve out a living