English Language 2017 Jamb Past Questions and Answers

Question 11 :

• JAMB 2017

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
The chairman is Parsimonious

A. Avaricious
B. Thrifty
C. Generous
D. Accustomed

Question 12 :

• JAMB 2017

Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Now that Michael has become rich, Nancy has begun to make much of him. This means __________

A. Now values Michael
B. Now gets a lot of money from Michael
C. Only recently married Michael
D. No longer wants to leave Michael

Question 13 :

• JAMB 2017

Tayo opted to remain in Nigeria because he had a duty to serve his

A. Students
B. Wife
C. Friends
D. Brothers

Question 14 :

• JAMB 2017

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
This event was a watershed in the company

A. Landmark
B. Blot
C. Publicity
D. Stain

Question 15 :

• JAMB 2017

choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)
Snakes and ladders always______me happy these days

A. Makes
B. Make
C. Made
D. Making