Jamb English Language 2001 Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• JAMB 2001

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The professor discussed a number of abstruse topics?

A. Esoteric
B. Relevant
C. Irrelevant
D. Useful

Question 12:

• JAMB 2001

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
Bose was angry because her friend called her pilferer?

A. Hypocrite
B. Thief
C. Criminal
D. Liar

Question 13:

• JAMB 2001

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
While the hooligans exchanged blows, we looked complacently?

A. Dejectedly
B. Sorrowfully
C. Questioningly
D. Contentedly

Question 14:

• JAMB 2001

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
Tade became timorous when she was asked to give the valedictory speech?

A. Excited
B. Nervous
C. Aggressive
D. Happy

Question 15:

• JAMB 2001

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The player kept on gamely to the end of the match?

A. Amateurishly
B. Skilfully
C. Courageously
D. Stubbornly