Jamb English Language 1999 Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1999

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The prosecutor was accused of obstructing justice?

A. Hindering
B. Retarding
C. Impeding
D. Interrupting

Question 7:

• JAMB 1999

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The man preaches egalitarianism without matching it up with action?

A. Salvation
B. Dedication
C. Kindness
D. Equality

Question 8:

• JAMB 1999

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined world(S).
The Federal Government approved a new salary structure as an incentive for the Nigerian workers?

A. A reward
B. An encouragement
C. A package
D. An advance

Question 9:

• JAMB 1999

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined world(S).
Amina said she married a doting husband?

A. A loving
B. A fun-loving
C. An uncaring
D. A nagging

Question 10:

• JAMB 1999

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined world(S).
It was a spending spree for all of us when daddy hit the jackpot?

A. Cashed his cheque
B. Received his salary
C. Found money in a pot
D. Won a lot of money