Jamb English Language 1995 Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• JAMB 1995

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The judge took issue with the counsel who complained of double standards?

A. Agreed with
B. Argued with
C. Criticized
D. Supported

Question 32:

• JAMB 1995

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
I shuddered in revulsion as i watched the snake slowly swallow the struggling rat?

A. Was fascinated
B. Was repelled
C. Was interested
D. Was distressed

Question 33:

• JAMB 1995

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
At that point, the speaker went off a tangent?

A. Started to run away like a mad person
B. Took to lashing out at the audiance
C. Began to discuss unrelated matters
D. Chose to recall previous decision

Question 34:

• JAMB 1995

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The enemy interestingly proved a real bulwarkon that memorable day?

A. Protecting force
B. Source of trouble
C. Troubleshooter
D. Tribulation

Question 35:

• JAMB 1995

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
It was evident to whoever listened to his speech that he also had an axe to grind?

A. An account to settle with someone
B. A tool or something to sharpen
C. A bone to pick with someone
D. A personal objective to achieve