Jamb English Language 1997 Past Questions and Answers

Question 66:

• JAMB 1997

Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
The accused is optimistic of regaining his freedom because there is no witness to ..... his story?

A. Correct
B. Chanllenge
C. Corroborate
D. Contradict

Question 67:

• JAMB 1997

Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
Don't ...... said the leader 'I want a decision now?

A. Prevaricate
B. Prediccate
C. Precipitate
D. Be pejorative

Question 68:

• JAMB 1997

Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
Most of the missing jewelry were___________ by the police?

A. Found
B. Taken
C. Kept
D. Recovered

Question 69:

• JAMB 1997

Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
All the cattle on Lamidi's farm ...... ?

A. Is tick-free
B. Are tick-free
C. Is ticks-free
D. Are ticks-free

Question 70:

• JAMB 1997

Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
He saw the play and so ....... ?

A. Was she
B. Had she
C. Should she
D. Did she