Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 606:

• JAMB 1984

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:For all he cared, the game was a good as lost.

A. He did not care if the game was lost
B. He could not care less if the game was lost
C. He was almost certain that the game would be lost
D. He was afraid the game would be lost
E. Thegame was very good, and he cared very much about losing

Question 607:

• JAMB 1984

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:A basic objective in this respect is the attainment of self sufficiency in food in about a decade.

A. Food will soon be sufficient for everybody
B. Mass production of food
C. We should aim at producing food for sale and consumption in ten years
D. We should be able to feed ourselves in five years
E. Our aims is to provide enough food for our needs in ten years

Question 608:

• JAMB 1984

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
In their desire to impress their friends and relatives, many young workers bite off more than they can chew in terms of financial obligations.

A. Have more money than sense
B. Eat more than they can digest properly
C. Spend too much money on food
D. Care too much for their relatives
E. Take on more responsibility than they can afford

Question 609:

• JAMB 1984

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
All the efforts made to settle the quarrel were futile

A. Successful
B. Wicked
C. Reasonable
D. Remarkable
E. Fruitless

Question 610:

• JAMB 1984

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
The new Inspector decide that the culprits should be brought to book

A. Should have their names recorded in a book
B. Should be brought before hin to show whether they could read or not
C. Should be booked
D. Should be jailed
E. Should be made to answer for their conduct