Jamb English Language 1997 Past Questions and Answers

Question 61:

• JAMB 1997

Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
Kunle was annoyed for arriving late ..... put him out of temper?

A. Also Kemi's insolent manner
B. Also that Kemi's insolent manner
C. And Kemi's rather insolent manner also
D. And Kemi's is also insolent which

Question 62:

• JAMB 1997

Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
The protesters, unable to pull down the statue,.... it form its fixtures?

A. Wrenched
B. Pushed
C. Towed
D. Burnt

Question 63:

• JAMB 1997

Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
...... been no official reaction to your request yet?

A. There's
B. Theres'
C. Theirs
D. Their's

Question 64:

• JAMB 1997

Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
His looks portend that ....... would be unpleasant?

A. Some news
B. A news
C. News
D. The news

Question 65:

• JAMB 1997

Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
By January 1999, I ..... ten years in the service of this institution?

A. Should have been
B. Would be
C. Can be
D. Must be