Jamb English Language 1998 Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• JAMB 1998

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Any student found guilty of examination malpractice should be allowed to stew in his juice?

A. Taste a repeat of the examination
B. Suffer the consequences of his action
C. Bear the burnt of the disgrace
D. Forfeit the opportunity of further education

Question 37:

• JAMB 1998

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
What you find in the book is a bird's eye view of the subject?

A. A detaild account
B. A balanced discussion
C. A biased treatment
D. A general survey

Question 38:

• JAMB 1998

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
If experience is anything to go by, this action will prove a political minefield?

A. A source of political benefits
B. A way out of political trouble
C. A cause for political joy
D. An invitiation to political problems

Question 39:

• JAMB 1998

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Her was a chequered career?

A. An interesting and successful career
B. A career full of sorrow and tears
C. A bright and memorable career
D. A career full of ups and down

Question 40:

• JAMB 1998

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
In my view, the play didn't come off?

A. Succeed
B. Fail
C. Attract applause
D. Take place