Jamb English Language 2008 Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• JAMB 2008

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
On the first day of her examination, amina felt very confident?

A. Excited
B. Dull
C. Beefed up
D. Strung up

Question 22:

• JAMB 2008

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
My father is always very frank about intentions?

A. Open
B. Objective
C. Secretive
D. Deceitful

Question 23:

• JAMB 2008

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The speaker was rather bold in his presentation of the case?

A. Unfair
B. Reserved
C. Ashamed
D. Formal

Question 24:

• JAMB 2008

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The doctor tried to soothe the patient before the operation?

A. Examine
B. Treat
C. Calm
D. Induce

Question 25:

• JAMB 2008

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The charge brought against my brother was hardly tenable?

A. Sensible
B. Defensible
C. Meaningful
D. Flimsy