Jamb English Language 2021 Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• JAMB 2021

choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.

He maintained that Nigerians need a leader with an iron fist

A. Fist made of iron
B. Severe in treatment
C. Difiicult to please
D. Strong as iron

Question 37:

• JAMB 2021

choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.

The emphasis placed on good moral conduct by the society in the past seems to have been relaxed

A. Avoided
B. Improved
C. Weakened
D. Outdated

Question 38:

• JAMB 2021

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.

The matter was considered a private concern of the chairman to handle

A. Personal
B. Known
C. Public
D. Open

Question 39:

• JAMB 2021

choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.

He was underrated at the preliminary stage of the competition

A. Advance
B. Initial
C. Selection
D. Crucial

Question 40:

• JAMB 2021

choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.

The office assistant was dismissed for pilfering

A. Fighting
B. Incompetence
C. Stealing
D. Mismanagement