Jamb English Language 1997 Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1997

Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
Bala was put off by Lanre's coquettish behaviour towards him?

A. Unfriendly advances
B. Inviting and friendly advances
C. Quarrelsome attitude
D. Interesting attitude

Question 7:

• JAMB 1997

Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
Since mortality is the lot of man, argued the preacher, we must all accept death with equanimity?

A. Concern
B. Uncertainty
C. Serenity
D. Anxiety

Question 8:

• JAMB 1997

Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
We admire the minister's passionate and dynamic characteristics?

A. Cruel and passive
B. Kind and forceful
C. Passive charmless
D. Charmless and cruel

Question 9:

• JAMB 1997

Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
I was advised to stay away from cities that are ravaged by crime?

A. Spoilt by
B. Free from
C. Suffering from
D. Haven of

Question 10:

• JAMB 1997

Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
You can use lethal means if necessary to stop dangerous characters from molesting innocent citizens?

A. Fatal
B. Cruel
C. Harmless
D. Soft