Jamb English Language 2008 Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• JAMB 2008

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
As a public officer, he should act with scrupulous honesty at all times.

A. Impeccable
B. Careless
C. Transparent
D. Uncompromising

Question 12:

• JAMB 2008

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The condition of the hotels has become deplorable?

A. Admirable
B. Regrettable
C. Bearable
D. Malignant

Question 13:

• JAMB 2008

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Men from the agency went into the market in search of unwholesome food items?

A. Imported
B. Healthy
C. Banned
D. Uncooked

Question 14:

• JAMB 2008

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The plan to merge the two local government areas has met with much apathy?

A. Hospitality
B. Criticism
C. Consideration
D. Enthusiasm

Question 15:

• JAMB 2008

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
there is now a dearth of talent in the industry, she said?

A. A lack
B. An abundance
C. A rebirth
D. A shortage