English Language 2014 Jamb Past Questions and Answers

Question 26 :

• JAMB 2014

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
The first round of the tournament was a doddle.

A. Exasperating.
B. Easy.
C. Balanced.
D. Dodgy.

Question 27 :

• JAMB 2014

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
The lazy man cast a lustful glance at his neighbour's wife.

A. Envious.
B. Hateful.
C. Quick.
D. Covetous.

Question 28 :

• JAMB 2014

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
They accused him of fomenting political unrest.

A. Guiding.
B. Inciting.
C. Discouraging.
D. Preventing.

Question 29 :

• JAMB 2014

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
You can learn a great deal just from watching other players.

A. Discover.
B. Invent.
C. Accumulate.
D. Allow.

Question 30 :

• JAMB 2014

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
All the researchers were asked to gather information on the new viral infection.

A. Give.
B. Collect.
C. Disseminate.
D. Distort.