Jamb English Language 2000 Past Questions and Answers

Question 41:

• JAMB 2000

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The man was able to persuade his willful and obstinate daughter to follow the career he chose for her?

A. Intelligent but arrogant
B. Unyielding and obdurate
C. Secure and odious
D. Hardworking and intelligent

Question 42:

• JAMB 2000

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
Mr. Okon has been described as an eagle-eyed editor?

A. A short-sighted
B. A clear-sighted
C. A long-sighted
D. A quick-sighted

Question 43:

• JAMB 2000

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
Inspite of her grim situation, the young widow smiled dutifully at the visitor's pleasantries?

A. Unkind comments
B. Sad stories
C. Condolence messages
D. Jocular remarks

Question 44:

• JAMB 2000

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
I have always believed that my mother is a very impassioned woman?

A. Emotion
B. Impartial
C. Impassive
D. Emotional

Question 45:

• JAMB 2000

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The party gathering was thrown into a state of euphoria after the election result was announced?

A. Pleasure
B. Sadness
C. Excitement
D. Confusion