Jamb English Language 2002 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• JAMB 2002

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Adigun's jokes are always puerile?

A. Amusing
B. Childish
C. Empty
D. Entertaining

Question 27:

• JAMB 2002

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
I wonder what will be left of his essay when the extraneous material is deleted?

A. Superfluous
B. Erroneous
C. Relevant
D. Main

Question 28:

• JAMB 2002

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
His success may be described as a Pyrrhic victory?

A. Costly
B. A deserving victory
C. An easy victory
D. Indecisive

Question 29:

• JAMB 2002

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The teacher's apparent nonchalant attitude was misconstrued by his students?

A. Condoned
B. Misrepresented
C. Misquoted
D. Misinterpreted

Question 30:

• JAMB 2002

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
They are considered to be legal luminaries

A. Directors
B. Power
C. Experts
D. Practioners