Jamb English Language 2020 Past Questions and Answers

Question 41:

• JAMB 2020

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
Our chief is very intelligent but he could be parochial in his judgements

A. Deep
B. Broad
C. Narrow-minded
D. Kind-hearted

Question 42:

• JAMB 2020

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
I went through his work; it was gibberish

A. Meaningless
B. Meaningful
C. Brutal
D. Too simple

Question 43:

• JAMB 2020

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
Coming late to work, according to Leonard, is inimical to the progress of the company

A. Harmful
B. Predominat
C. Unavoidable
D. Inevitable

Question 44:

• JAMB 2020

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
If he declines the offer, it will be better for him.

A. Ignores
B. Denies
C. Snubs
D. Rejects

Question 45:

• 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.
The appearance which the famous actor made last month was his swan song. This meant that ____________

A. The actor sang beautifully during the play
B. The play was postponed because of the actor's non-appearance
C. The play was the actor's last appearance before he died
D. The last play was the actors best performance