Jamb English Language 2006 Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• JAMB 2006

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The dispute over land acquisition has come to a head?

A. The problem has reached crisis proportions
B. The problem has been referred to the headquarters
C. Because of the dispute, land acquisition has now been halted
D. The problem has now been solved

Question 37:

• JAMB 2006

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
He had hardly spoken when the bell rang?

A. He found it difficult to speak, and then the bell rang
B. When the bell rang, he was still speaking
C. The bell rang very soon after he spoke
D. He spoke in a harsh manner and the bell rang

Question 38:

• JAMB 2006

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
I think she takes her guardian's support for granted?

A. Her guardian has been helping her for a long time, and she is very grateful to him
B. She wants her guardian to grant her more support
C. She thinks her guardian will nom longer support her as he has been doing
D. Her guardian has been helping her for a long time, but she does not show enough gratitude

Question 39:

• JAMB 2006

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The class has fallen in with the teacher's plans?

A. The class has ignored the plans
B. The class has rejected the plans
C. The class has accepted the plans
D. The class has modified the plans

Question 40:

• JAMB 2006

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The move to expel the chairman was sanctioned by members of the party?

A. Unleashed
B. Opposed
C. Supported
D. Initiated