Jamb English Language 1999 Past Questions and Answers

Question 56:

• JAMB 1999

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The Minister has finally been dropped from the present cabinet because of his ignoble act?

A. Criminal
B. Ignorant
C. Honourable
D. Selfish

Question 57:

• JAMB 1999

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
His cruelty to his mother defies logical explanation?

A. Demands
B. Offers
C. Projects
D. Precludes

Question 58:

• JAMB 1999

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Orinya balances the pail on her head with accustomed ease?

A. Convincing
B. Surprising
C. Unwary
D. Unusual

Question 59:

• JAMB 1999

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The lectures were advised to carry out a cursory survey of Nigerian languages?

A. Detailed study
B. Careful teching
C. Careful description
D. Partial consideration

Question 60:

• JAMB 1999

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
They attacked all regulations designed to emasculate student militancy?

A. Condone
B. Isolate
C. Punish
D. Strenghten