Jamb English Language 1993 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• JAMB 1993

In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
The governor's action is out of tune with the declarations of his party

A. In disagreement
B. In line
C. Out of touch
D. In touch

Question 27:

• JAMB 1993

In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
Ator led a dog's life for twenty years he stayed in the United Kingdom

A. Lived a dirty life
B. Was promiscuous
C. Was domesticated
D. Led an unhappy and troubled life

Question 28:

• JAMB 1993

In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
The chief's brother was a complete nonentity

A. Upstart
B. Vagabond
C. Riff-raff
D. Person ofinexperience

Question 29:

• JAMB 1993

In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:He won most of his fight because of his unorthodox style

A. Crude
B. Dishonest
C. Aggressive
D. Unconventional

Question 30:

• JAMB 1993

In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:Jide says he read in the papers that our uncle has been declared a persona non grata by the French government

A. Unwelcome guest
B. Impersonator
C. Ungrateful person
D. Unofficial guest