Jamb English Language 2004 Past Questions and Answers

Question 51:

• JAMB 2004

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).Funnily enough, the priest prayed for the robber who shot him

A. Timidly
B. Unexpectedly
C. Disappointingly
D. Fearlessly

Question 52:

• JAMB 2004

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The presence of the captain makes the sailors ill at ease

A. Uncomfortable
B. Sickly
C. Impatient
D. Easily ill

Question 53:

• JAMB 2004

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The press described the efforts of the government in pejorative terms

A. Critical
B. Contemptible
C. Palpable
D. Superlative

Question 54:

• JAMB 2004

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Okonkwo manages his household with a heavy hand

A. Like a powerful dictator
B. Using the cane on every occasion
C. Without tolerating weakness
D. Like a heavyweight champion

Question 55:

• JAMB 2004

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The school's badge is the insignia? of office for all the perfects in the school

A. Power
B. Symbol
C. Seal
D. Recognition