English Language 2011 Jamb Past Questions and Answers

Question 1 :

• JAMB 2011

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Since its inception 1983, the newspaper has attracted thousands of readers?

A. Renaissance
B. Coming
C. Commencement
D. Publication

Question 2 :

• JAMB 2011

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Since its inception 1983, the newspaper has attracted thousands of readers?

A. Renaissance
B. Coming
C. Commencement
D. Publication

Question 3 :

• JAMB 2011

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Mrs. Asio wanted her sister to stop being so detached?

A. Friendly
B. Careless
C. Indifferent
D. Passionate

Question 4 :

• JAMB 2011

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Lantana dwelt in a ruined cottage on the hillside?

A. Sat
B. Worked
C. Slept
D. Lived

Question 5 :

• JAMB 2011

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The mistake brought the show to an ignominious end?

A. A good
B. A palatable
C. A disgraceful
D. A satisfactory