Jamb English Language 2001 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 2001

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
Art lies in cherishing the initiative and creative power of each person?

A. Potential
B. Strenght
C. Gift
D. Mind

Question 17:

• JAMB 2001

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Oche's chief idiosyncrasy is a passion for pounded yam?

A. Oche's chief hates pounded yam
B. Oche pounded yam
C. Oche has a penchant for pounded yam
D. Oche's chief likes pounded yam

Question 18:

• JAMB 2001

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
You must not attend the end-of year party?

A. It is not necessary that you attend the party
B. It is necessary that you attend the party
C. You do not have to decided whether to attend the party or not
D. You have to decided whether to attend the party or not

Question 19:

• JAMB 2001

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The man reasoned that there ought to be a limit to sycophancy?

A. There can be no favour beyond a reasonable point
B. Sycophants need not talk all the time
C. People should know when not use flattery
D. Sycophants should know when to grant people's requests

Question 20:

• JAMB 2001

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Adawo is an imp?

A. Adawo behaves queerly
B. Adawo behaves decently
C. Adawo behaves differently
D. Adawo behaves badly