Jamb English Language 2012 Past Questions and Answers

Question 46:

• JAMB 2012

Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
That type of response is typical of a lazy teacher

A. Symptomatic
B. Characteristic
C. Universal
D. Incontestable

Question 47:

• JAMB 2012

Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
Akin is an inveterate gambler

A. A selfish and self-centred
B. An extremelyunlucky but popular
C. An incurable but fearful
D. A long time incorrigible

Question 48:

• JAMB 2012

Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
He was too petrified to give the closing remarks at the conference.

A. Frightened
B. Agitated
C. Delighted
D. Happy

Question 49:

• JAMB 2012

Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
During a particular time of the day, the road shimmers in the heat

A. Darkens
B. Lightens
C. Shines
D. Beams

Question 50:

• JAMB 2012

Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
Every human being is vulnerable to communicable diseases.

A. Liable
B. Lifted
C. Immuned
D. Close