Idiomatic Expressions - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 61:

• JAMB 1990

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: The secretary was advised to put on a cheerful disposition whenever the manager arrives

A. A good dress
B. A smiling face
C. A happy look
D. Good make-up

Question 62:

• JAMB 1990

In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
The principal warned us against burning candle at both ends

A. Being careless with candle
B. Wearing ourselves out
C. Being too generous
D. Disloyal

Question 63:

• JAMB 1990

In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in underlined:
Biola decided to give the task everything he had

A. All his money
B. All his time
C. Complete attention
D. Complete attendance

Question 64:

• JAMB 1990

In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in underlined:
We enjoy the story but it sounds larger than life

A. Too long and unsubstantiated
B. A little watery and lifeless
C. Completely untrue
D. Somewhat unusual

Question 65:

• JAMB 1991

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
There is no love lost between Hassan and Hassana

A. Dislike each other
B. Are head over heals in love
C. Will love each other
D. Are still good friends