Jamb English Language 2009 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• JAMB 2009

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Agwube's explanation of her poor performance at the examination only begged the question?

A. Delayed her punishment
B. Sounded quite convincing
C. Did not address the issue
D. Overflogged the matter

Question 27:

• JAMB 2009

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
We have every need to preserve some of our national monuments for posterity?

A. Prosperity
B. Future
C. National pride
D. Collective gain

Question 28:

• JAMB 2009

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
He commands the confidence and respect of all his subordinates?

A. Request
B. Enjoins
C. Enforces
D. Conjures

Question 29:

• JAMB 2009

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The president has mapped out some many laudable projects to embark upon?

A. Laughable
B. Good
C. Praise worthy
D. Valuable

Question 30:

• JAMB 2009

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Adamu's father is a stem man?

A. Wicked
B. Strict
C. Playful
D. Conservation