Jamb English Language 1997 Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• JAMB 1997

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.
In those days, an ordinary school drop-out would come around putting on airs?

A. Trying to impress people
B. Trying to oppress people
C. Wearing flashy clothes
D. Dressed in light materials

Question 32:

• JAMB 1997

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.
Many Nigerians have inured themselves to hardship?

A. Sujected
B. Submitted
C. Acustomed
D. Endeared

Question 33:

• JAMB 1997

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.
There are many venal judges in our law courts today?

A. Qualified
B. Professional
C. Corrupt
D. Honest

Question 34:

• JAMB 1997

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.
He is bound to expose himself by his nefarious activities?

A. Kind
B. Disreputable
C. Despicable
D. Nocturnal

Question 35:

• JAMB 1997

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.
In this house, children are supposed to be in bed by ten o'clock?

A. Just before
B. Not before
C. About
D. Not later than