English Language 2005 Jamb Past Questions and Answers

Question 66 :

• JAMB 2005

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
Emeka's painting was so realistic that it could almost have been a photograph.

A. Picturesquare
B. Concrete
C. Lively
D. Authentic

Question 67 :

• JAMB 2005

Choose the option nearest n meaning to the word or phrase underlined.Courteously, Ade stood back to let his teacher go first through the door

A. Calmly
B. Politely
C. Carefully
D. Patiently

Question 68 :

• JAMB 2005

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
Many people used to live in poverty.

A. Instability
B. Want
C. Difficulty
D. The slums

Question 69 :

• JAMB 2005

Choose the option nearest n meaning to the word or phrase underlined.Accountability is certainly a desirable quality in a politician.

A. Respectability
B. Courage
C. Responsibility
D. Diligence

Question 70 :

• JAMB 2005

Choose the option nearest n meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
The common practice among some media practitioners is to be sensational in their reporting.

A. Prevalent
B. Rampart
C. Ordinary
D. Cogent