Jamb English Language 1995 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• JAMB 1995

Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.
The poor man is compelled to languish in his poverty-stricken situation?

A. Luxuriate in
B. Deteriorate in
C. Suffer in
D. Laugh at

Question 27:

• JAMB 1995

Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.
The engineers have been urged to make a prototype of the long-awaited Nigerian car.

A. Specimen
B. Original
C. Copy
D. Drawing

Question 28:

• JAMB 1995

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The young man's behavior showed that he was at the top of the tree?

A. At the highest position in his profession
B. Confused
C. At a point of preparedness to show good example
D. Arrogant

Question 29:

• JAMB 1995

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning of the underlined word.
The chairman's reaction was a storm in a tree cup?

A. Situated for the occasion
B. Less serious than it appeared to be
C. More serious than necessary
D. Greatly diminished in scope

Question 30:

• JAMB 1995

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Do this job while I am away, but take your time?

A. Be careful
B. Be through
C. Be fast
D. Don't be in a hurry