Jamb English Language 2003 Past Questions and Answers

Question 66:

• JAMB 2003

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The carpenter built a commodious wardrobe?

A. Wide
B. Gigantic
C. Small
D. Spacious

Question 67:

• JAMB 2003

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The company is to shed three thousand staff this year?

A. Throw up
B. Placate
C. Lay off
D. Demote

Question 68:

• JAMB 2003

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
A few years ago, nobody would have believed that the economy would turn around?

A. Change
B. Deteriorate
C. Improve
D. Stagnate

Question 69:

• JAMB 2003

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The man's story sounded plausible to his audience?

A. Credible
B. Entertaining
C. Fantastic
D. Credulous

Question 70:

• JAMB 2003

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Before announcing his retirement, Ochima resolved to settle an account with the bank?

A. Get back at
B. Pay back all he owes
C. Close his account with
D. Retire his loans from