Jamb English Language 2000 Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• JAMB 2000

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The Governor told the chief that he was only on a routine tour?

A. Normal and regular visit
B. Unplanned encounter
C. Surprise and imprompt check
D. Working visit and homage

Question 37:

• JAMB 2000

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The boy was told that he would need several more pints of blood if he was to survive.

A. Many
B. Much
C. Some
D. Plenty

Question 38:

• JAMB 2000

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The principal told the teacher to stop browbeating the children?

A. Pampering
B. Bullying
C. Deceiving
D. Caning

Question 39:

• JAMB 2000

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
Some actions of the Nigerian youth have alienated them from those who were sympathetic to their cause?

A. Endeared / kindly
B. Confronted / ill disposed
C. Separated / opposed
D. Estranged / well disposed

Question 40:

• JAMB 2000

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The essay topic is nebulous?

A. Vague
B. Incorrect
C. Distinct
D. Clear