Jamb English Language 2009 Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• JAMB 2009

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
'A novel is an embellished falsehood', said the teacher?

A. Enriched
B. Exaggerate
C. Adorned
D. Obliterated

Question 22:

• JAMB 2009

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
I have had enough of your impudence.

A. Politeness
B. Incivility
C. Arrogance
D. Boldness

Question 23:

• JAMB 2009

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
We were collectively responsible for keeping the machine in good shape?

A. Jointly
B. Severally
C. Dutifully
D. Socially

Question 24:

• JAMB 2009

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
His comment was not printable?

A. Punishable
B. Suitable
C. Offensive
D. Unfair

Question 25:

• JAMB 2009

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.Curiously, he escape unhurt?

A. Interestingly
B. Unsurprisingly
C. Annoyingly
D. Unusually