Clause and sentence patterns - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 86:

• JAMB 2017

Fill in the Gap
The press will no longer be free when the new government starts to – newspapers

A. Censure
B. Edit
C. Publish
D. Censor

Question 87:

• JAMB 2017

Fill in the Gap
Mr Collins does not allow his name to be published in connection with the philanthropy because he _____ publicity

A. Wields
B. Lacks
C. Detests
D. Defines

Question 88:

• JAMB 1981

Fill in the blank spaces in the following sentences making use of the best of the five options:
The Chairman ruled the impertinent speaker .....

A. According to order
B. Out of order
C. Contrary to order
D. Disorderly
E. Correctly

Question 89:

• JAMB 1981

Fill in the blank spaces in the following sentences making use of the best of the five options:
The way to stop some frivolous publications is to .... the press

A. Gag
B. Shackle
C. Fetter
D. Handcuff
E. Bind

Question 90:

• JAMB 1981

Fill in the blank spaces in the following sentences making use of the best of the five options:
Without .... words he accused him directly of treachery

A. Amending
B. Modifying
C. Mixing
D. Mincing
E. Meaning