Idiomatic Expressions - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 66:

• JAMB 1991

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
Whether the villages head should identify himself with the activities of religious demonstrations has remained a burning question

A. A subject of discord
B. A perennial issue
C. A matter of serious controversy
D. A sensitive matter

Question 67:

• JAMB 1991

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in underlined:
The new leader hands out an olive branch

A. Sues for peace
B. Gives out branches of the olive tree
C. Challenges his opponents to a fight
D. Blesses his congregation

Question 68:

• JAMB 1991

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics:
When yo go to foreign country to study, you will discover that life is not a bed of roses

A. As pleasant as one thought
B. A bed with roses
C. An unmitigated disapointment
D. As expected

Question 69:

• JAMB 1991

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:He has been advised to keep his head, the confusion not withstanding

A. Avoid being beaten or insulted
B. Keep calm
C. Save his head
D. Prevent being beheaded

Question 70:

• JAMB 1992

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The terms of the contract stuck in my throat

A. Were beyond me
B. Were not clear
C. Were ambiguous
D. Became obsolete