Jamb English Language 1998 Past Questions and Answers

Question 41:

• JAMB 1998

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).When the chips are down, we will know those who have the courage to stand?

A. When we get to a crisis point
B. In the final analysis
C. When the blocks are lowered
D. When we get to end of the road

Question 42:

• JAMB 1998

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
She said boxing is in fact her pet aversion?

A. Something she likes very much
B. Something she dislikes very much
C. A hobby she loves to pursue
D. One thing she can't miss

Question 43:

• JAMB 1998

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The gateman does his work perfunctorily?

A. Without commitment
B. With speed
C. Grudgingly
D. Enthusiastically

Question 44:

• JAMB 1998

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Members of the panel were working at cross purposes?

A. In harmony
B. In disunity
C. For selfish purposes
D. For selfless purpose

Question 45:

• JAMB 1998

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The young man who distributed political pamphlets on campus was promptly repudiated?

A. Disowned
B. Arrested
C. Warned
D. Killed