Jamb English Language 1995 Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• JAMB 1995

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
He might be compelled to take a momentous decision?

A. A voluntary
B. A spontanous
C. An important
D. An involuntry

Question 37:

• JAMB 1995

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The principal advised the students to bear with him in their present situation since every cloud has a silver lining?

A. Every school has its problem
B. Every bad situation has something good
C. Good things always bring problems
D. Difficulties often bring good things

Question 38:

• JAMB 1995

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Oche's mother advised him to talk very little because still waters run deep?

A. His enemies may be listening
B. There is no pride in talking too much
C. There is wisdom in silence
D. Talking too much could lead him into trouble

Question 39:

• JAMB 1995

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Akin made such a dog's breakfast of his home work?

A. An excellent job
B. A brilliant attempt
C. A mess
D. A poor performance

Question 40:

• JAMB 1995

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The confused student found himself in a spot?

A. In a particular place
B. In a normal situation
C. In a pleasant situation
D. In a difficult situation