English Language 2011 Jamb Past Questions and Answers

Question 21 :

• JAMB 2011

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Mrs. Adamu does all her work with more haste, less speed.

A. She accept whatever she does with more haste and speed
B. She approaches whatever she does hurriedly
C. She addresses everything she does very quickly to avoid mistakes
D. She does everything carefully to avoid mistakes

Question 22 :

• JAMB 2011

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
She stopped her education as her uncle left her in the lurch?

A. Her uncle deceived her
B. Her uncle disinherited her
C. Her uncle refused to help her
D. Her uncle disrespected her

Question 23 :

• JAMB 2011

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The plan to upgrade the dispensary to a general hospital did not materialized?

A. The plan did not meet the required specifications
B. The arrangement did not work out as wished
C. It was difficult to obtain the materials
D. The materials purchased were not the right ones

Question 24 :

• JAMB 2011

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Okon's company took a hit last year?

A. His company improved last year
B. His company made a huge success last year
C. His company was badly damaged last year
D. His company was established last year

Question 25 :

• JAMB 2011

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The warring communities were coerced into negotiating a settlement?

A. Driven
B. Compelled
C. Persuaded
D. Pressured