Jamb English Language 1997 Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• JAMB 1997

Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
His intention was not actually to punish the villagers, and in any case he is now making moves to pacify them?

A. Placate
B. Ridicule
C. Appease
D. Annoy

Question 12:

• JAMB 1997

Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
If you are really keen on immediate results, you just have to adopt his pragmatic approach?

A. Practical
B. Unrealistic
C. Opportunistic
D. Sensible

Question 13:

• JAMB 1997

Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
My friend was reduced to beggary by various ill-advised business deals?

A. Affluence
B. Penury
C. Infleuence
D. Poverty

Question 14:

• JAMB 1997

Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
Measures were taken to authenticate the number of the booklets received?

A. Reaffirm
B. Discredit
C. Discountenance
D. Count

Question 15:

• JAMB 1997

Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
He urged other progressives in the country to join forces with his association?

A. Radicals
B. Conservatives
C. Pessimists
D. Activists