Clause and sentence patterns - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 56:

• JAMB 1980

Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:

It is very difficult to capture the subtle ..... of words when translated from one language to another

A. Essence
B. Denotations
C. Connotations
D. Inflexions
E. Insults

Question 57:

• JAMB 2019

Vacancies in the company will be notified by .....

A. Bulletin
B. Publication
C. Publicity
D. Advertisement

Question 58:

• JAMB 2019

The driver was short of petrol, so he ........ down the road with the engine switched off

A. Glided
B. Coasted
C. Wheeled
D. Taxied

Question 59:

• JAMB 2019

He started his career as an ........ teacher

A. Auxilary
B. Auxilliary
C. Auxiliary
D. Auxillary

Question 60:

• JAMB 2019

His many years of success in legal practise ........ didn't come out without challenges

A. Indeed
B. But
C. In spite of all
D. However