Idiomatic Expressions - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 81:

• JAMB 1995

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The enemy interestingly proved a real bulwarkon that memorable day?

A. Protecting force
B. Source of trouble
C. Troubleshooter
D. Tribulation

Question 82:

• JAMB 1995

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
It was evident to whoever listened to his speech that he also had an axe to grind?

A. An account to settle with someone
B. A tool or something to sharpen
C. A bone to pick with someone
D. A personal objective to achieve

Question 83:

• JAMB 1995

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The principal advised the students to bear with him in their present situation since every cloud has a silver lining?

A. Every school has its problem
B. Every bad situation has something good
C. Good things always bring problems
D. Difficulties often bring good things

Question 84:

• JAMB 1995

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Oche's mother advised him to talk very little because still waters run deep?

A. His enemies may be listening
B. There is no pride in talking too much
C. There is wisdom in silence
D. Talking too much could lead him into trouble

Question 85:

• JAMB 1995

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Akin made such a dog's breakfast of his home work?

A. An excellent job
B. A brilliant attempt
C. A mess
D. A poor performance