Jamb English Language 1993 Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 1993

In the question below select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence:
Between you and me, i would say the equipment has outlived its usefulness

A. I believe that the equipment is no longer useful to any of us
B. I believe that the equipment continues to be useful to either you or me
C. My idea of the usefulness of the equipment should remain known only to the two of us
D. My idea of the usefulness of the equipment is shared by both

Question 2:

• JAMB 1993

In the question below select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence:
Between you and me, i would say the equipment has outlived its usefulness

A. I believe that the equipment is no longer useful to any of us
B. I believe that the equipment continues to be useful to either you or me
C. My idea of the usefulness of the equipment should remain known only to the two of us
D. My idea of the usefulness of the equipment is shared by both

Question 3:

• JAMB 1993

In the question below select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence:
Emeka wished he had started school early

A. Emeka started school early as he wished
B. Emeka regretted starting school early
C. Emeka regretted not starting school early
D. Emeka could have started school early if he had wished

Question 4:

• JAMB 1993

In the question below select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence:
He was between the devil and the deep blue sea

A. He was in danger
B. He was scared
C. He stood between the devil and the sea
D. He was in a dilemma

Question 5:

• JAMB 1993

In the question below select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence:
The boys who rioted, were suspended by the principal

A. Only some of the boys rioted and they were suspended
B. All the boys rioted and were suspended
C. Many boys rioted and were suspended
D. A few boys rioted and were suspended