Jamb English Language 2018 Past Questions and Answers

Question 46:

• JAMB 2018

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.

We found a shady place for the display

A. An open
B. An unsafe
C. A stuffy
D. An enclosure

Question 47:

• JAMB 2018

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap.

The sea wave continue to ____________ the cliff on the west coast constantly

A. Impair
B. Rub
C. Knock
D. Erode

Question 48:

• JAMB 2018

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap.

I would have been surprised if you ____________ the orange

A. Plucked
B. Did pluck
C. Have plucked
D. Had plucked

Question 49:

• JAMB 2018

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.

Our principal took exception to the ignoble role the teacher played in the matter

A. Embarrassing
B. Honourable
C. Extraordinary
D. Dishonourable

Question 50:

• JAMB 2018

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.

He is notorious for his drunkenness

A. Popular
B. Known
C. Well known
D. Renowned