Jamb English Language 2009 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 2009

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Life has become a misery for many owing to the harsh economic condition in the country?

A. Drudgery
B. Ridicule
C. Ritual
D. Comfort

Question 17:

• JAMB 2009

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The company director has a vivacious personality?

A. A positive
B. An unmanageable
C. An unimpressive
D. A gregarious

Question 18:

• JAMB 2009

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
His ideas sounded quite palatable yet they were jettisoned by the group?

A. Accepted
B. Dumped
C. Denied
D. Criticized

Question 19:

• JAMB 2009

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Most of the latest actions are militant in nature?

A. Commanding
B. Civil
C. Zealous
D. Passionate

Question 20:

• JAMB 2009

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The compulsory leave made her feel listless?

A. Restful
B. Great
C. Fat
D. Energetic