Jamb English Language 1993 Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• JAMB 1993

In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:The vice chancellor, who is a stickler of rules, refused the request by the students for the semester to be rescheduled

A. A puritan
B. A pedanist
C. Disciplinarian
D. An idealist

Question 32:

• JAMB 1993

In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:The town looked deserted but we moved in with trepidation

A. Confidence
B. Surprise
C. Hesitation
D. Fear

Question 33:

• JAMB 1993

In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
I have no respect for individuals who are too ....

A. Compliance
B. Compliant
C. Compliable
D. Complicated

Question 34:

• JAMB 1993

In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
the policemen who were to keep watch connived .... the robber's escape

A. With
B. At
C. To
D. For

Question 35:

• JAMB 1993

In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
Kaka is .... to acquire knowledge, but also eager to display it

A. Not only anxious
B. Anxious not only
C. Not only that she is anxious
D. Anxious