Jamb English Language 1999 Past Questions and Answers

Question 66:

• JAMB 1999

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
My eldest brother is now faced with the vicissitudes of married life?

A. Amazement
B. Sweetness
C. Amiability
D. Stability

Question 67:

• JAMB 1999

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The dancing troupe put up a flawless performance?

A. An interesting
B. An imperfect
C. A satisfactory
D. A careless

Question 68:

• JAMB 1999

Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence.
The manager said that the new loaf was the last word in bakery?

A. The loaf was the best ever baked
B. The loaf was the last to be baked
C. The loaf was the worst to have been baked
D. The loaf was the last in the baker's directory

Question 69:

• JAMB 1999

Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence.
The reformists say elections cannot be free and fair unless a number of constitutional changes are effected?

A. Reformation depends on constitutional changes
B. Free and fair elections deend on law reforms
C. Free and fair and elections are the primary concerne of the reformists
D. Effecting consitutional changes is dependent on electoral reforms

Question 70:

• JAMB 1999

Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence.
Hundreds of used items will go under the hammer during the weekend?

A. Unserviceable goods will be publicly destroyed at the weekend
B. Impounded household items will be sold to the public before the weekend
C. Damage items will be sold next weekend
D. Many old items will be auctioned this weekend