Jamb English Language 2004 Past Questions and Answers

Question 56:

• JAMB 2004

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Ibro shows enough liberality with his meagre income

A. Generousity
B. Frugality
C. Prodigality
D. Insensitivity

Question 57:

• JAMB 2004

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
It is a misnomer to call three thousand naira a living wage

A. An incontrovertible assertion
B. An appropriate term
C. A wrong description
D. A mishmash

Question 58:

• JAMB 2004

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
His plans boomeranged on him

A. Bounced
B. Fell
C. Catapulted
D. Backfired

Question 59:

• JAMB 2004

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The manager's knowledge of the strike is of the utmost importance?

A. Standard
B. Genuine
C. Paramount
D. Basic

Question 60:

• JAMB 2004

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
There has been a downturn in the affairs of the company

A. A massive increase
B. A turn-around
C. Little progress
D. A decline