English Language 2016 Jamb Past Questions and Answers

Question 16 :

• JAMB 2016

Jimi was very prominent in Forcados High School because he was

A. The son of a great scholar
B. The only child of his parents
C. One of the school prefects
D. Noted for his good paintings

Question 17 :

• JAMB 2016

For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
Mr. Rufus bore the brunt in the last promotion examination.

A. Mr Rufus failed the examination woefully
B. Mr Rufus excelled in the examination
C. Mr. Rufus was excited about the examination
D. Mr. Rufus toyed with the examination

Question 18 :

• JAMB 2016

For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
My friend is well off nowadays

A. My friend is financially sound
B. My friend is well known to people
C. My fiend is now well
D. My friend has lost focus

Question 19 :

• JAMB 2016

For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
The retired army officer did a yeoman's service to the nation

A. His activity brought disrepute to the nation
B. His service to the nation was not exemplary
C. He was showered with the responsibilty of the yeoman
D. He was very loyal to the nation

Question 20 :

• JAMB 2016

For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
He suddenly found himself in the thick of the situation

A. He did not agree with the situation
B. He used his experience to settle the sitution
C. He saved himself out of the situation
D. He found himself deeply involved in the situation