English Language 2005 Jamb Past Questions and Answers

Question 11 :

• JAMB 2005

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The man puts his foot down whenever he is convinced of his action?

A. He desires to assert his will in the situation
B. He makes his mark whereever he goes
C. His attitude demonstrates someone who likes to oppress others around him
D. He demonstrates firmness of character

Question 12 :

• JAMB 2005

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the unerlined word(s).
The teacher recounted two events that were analogous with each other?

A. Similar with
B. Distant from
C. Advantageous to
D. Different from

Question 13 :

• JAMB 2005

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the unerlined word(s).
Th principal was filled with scorn when we gave our reason for coming late?

A. Contempt
B. Sympathy
C. Anger
D. Pity

Question 14 :

• JAMB 2005

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
After fifty years, he could not find anyone who was contemporary with him at college.

A. Strange to
B. Belonged to
C. Friendly with
D. Contested against

Question 15 :

• JAMB 2005

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the unerlined word(s).
Idris gives me a sour look every time I pass by him?

A. Bad
B. Satisfactory
C. Friendly
D. Sinister