Jamb English Language 2009 Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• JAMB 2009

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Nobody knew the source of the altercation between the couple?

A. Alter ego
B. Quarrel
C. Deep love
D. Wealth

Question 32:

• JAMB 2009

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
His poetry is said to be inscrutable?

A. Ludicrous
B. Unlearnable
C. Inseparable
D. Mysterious

Question 33:

• JAMB 2009

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Hers was a specious argument about the government of the day?

A. Misleading
B. Precious
C. Spacious
D. True

Question 34:

• JAMB 2009

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The Lagos bus conductor wore his professional livery.

A. Badge
B. Shoe
C. Uniform
D. Cap

Question 35:

• JAMB 2009

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
If joy hadn't been tripped up halfway through the race, she would have come first?

A. Discouraged
B. Disqualified
C. Interrupted
D. Exhausted