Jamb English Language 1992 Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• JAMB 1992

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
He has been advised to keep his head,the confusion not withstanding

A. Avoid been beaten or insulted
B. Keep calm
C. Save his head
D. Prevent himself

Question 22:

• JAMB 1992

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:The police ran the criminal to earth

A. Jailed him
B. Knocked him down
C. Discovered him
D. Buried him

Question 23:

• JAMB 1992

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:Garba always puts his shoulder to the wheel

A. Sits with his shoulder straight when driving
B. Works energetically at the task in hand
C. Performs tasks assigned him grudgingly
D. Holds the steering wheel firmly when he is driving

Question 24:

• JAMB 1992

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:He reneged on the agreement between him and his employees

A. Kept
B. Failed to keep
C. Failed to approve
D. Failed to sign

Question 25:

• JAMB 1992

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:He is credulous

A. Credible
B. Creditable
C. Gullible
D. Fallible