Jamb English Language 1993 Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• JAMB 1993

In the question below select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence:
His refusal to help us, dealt a death-blow to our plans

A. Because he did not help, our plans did not materialize
B. He helped and our plans materialized
C. He blew our plans to pieces
D. He supported our plans so it worked

Question 12:

• JAMB 1993

In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
It is entirely up to you to make a profession of your faith

A. Confess your belief
B. Turn your faith into a business
C. Deny your faith
D. Loudly proclaim your religion

Question 13:

• JAMB 1993

In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
He won the election because he was able to carry his people along with him

A. Alienate his people
B. Go out with the people
C. Have the support of the people
D. Fail to provide the people with transport

Question 14:

• JAMB 1993

In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
They often quarrelled before leaving the house but made it up by the time they returned home

A. Added it up
B. Reconciled
C. Fell out
D. Compounded the problem

Question 15:

• JAMB 1993

In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
The effect of rising prices has snowballed considerably

A. Risen
B. Decreased
C. Frozen
D. Grown