Jamb English Language 2020 Past Questions and Answers

Question 46:

• JAMB 2020

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentences is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Muiz does not let the grass grow under his feet. This means that Muiz ____________

A. Does not waste time in doing things
B. Is a very wicked man
C. Cuts the grass in his field regularly
D. Cares about himself

Question 47:

• JAMB 2020

From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.
The Major demanded an unalloyed and not a ____________ loyalty from his soldiers

A. Strict
B. Wavering
C. Clumsy
D. Alterable

Question 48:

• JAMB 2020

From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.
The economist argued that the apparently inconsequential rise in the price of petrol had a ____________ effect on the cost of living

A. Capricious
B. Frivolous
C. Dangerous
D. Bright

Question 49:

• JAMB 2020

From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.
The exotic bird looked resplendent; its bright plumage contrasted with the rather ____________ undergrowth

A. Immobile
B. Foreign
C. Bright
D. Drab

Question 50:

• JAMB 2020

From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.
I thought that the comments made by the Manager were quite innocuous but the chairman considered them ____________

A. Polite
B. Inappropriate
C. Antagonistic
D. Harmful