Idiomatic Expressions - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 56:

• JAMB 1990

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word Underlined: The fact that Ruth has inherited her late husband's house is cold comfort to her

A. Appropriate comfort
B. Inadequate comfort
C. No comfort at all
D. Wet comfort

Question 57:

• JAMB 1990

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined: The advertisement served as a smoke screen for the activities of the company

A. A camouflage
B. A protection
C. An enhancement
D. An exchange

Question 58:

• JAMB 1990

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined: My plans are still up in the air

A. Being publicised
B. Uncertain
C. Uncovered
D. Unprotected

Question 59:

• JAMB 1990

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined: The judge always takes a hardline on such issues

A. Complex stand
B. Simple stand
C. Uncompromising stand
D. Difficult stand

Question 60:

• JAMB 1990

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: The case was dismissed for want of evidence

A. For want of facts
B. For lack of opinions
C. For insufficient discussions
D. For lack of proof