Idiomatic Expressions - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 76:

• JAMB 1994

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Ngozi's countenance is less gloomy; it would appear as if she is relatively out of the woods?

A. Free from difficulties
B. Just from the forest
C. In good condition of health
D. Out of wants

Question 77:

• JAMB 1995

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The young man's behavior showed that he was at the top of the tree?

A. At the highest position in his profession
B. Confused
C. At a point of preparedness to show good example
D. Arrogant

Question 78:

• JAMB 1995

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning of the underlined word.
The chairman's reaction was a storm in a tree cup?

A. Situated for the occasion
B. Less serious than it appeared to be
C. More serious than necessary
D. Greatly diminished in scope

Question 79:

• JAMB 1995

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Do this job while I am away, but take your time?

A. Be careful
B. Be through
C. Be fast
D. Don't be in a hurry

Question 80:

• JAMB 1995

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
At that point, the speaker went off a tangent?

A. Started to run away like a mad person
B. Took to lashing out at the audiance
C. Began to discuss unrelated matters
D. Chose to recall previous decision