Synonyms - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1978

Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion in the following sentence;

All his plans fell through

A. Failed
B. Were accomplished
C. Had to be reviewed
D. Were rejected
E. Fell

Question 7:

• JAMB 1978

Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion in the following sentence;

The balance sheet at the end of the business year shows that we broke even

A. Lost heavily
B. Made profit
C. Neither lost nor gained
D. Had no money to continue business
E. Were heavily indebted to our bankers

Question 8:

• JAMB 1978

Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion in the following sentence;

He was appointed specifically to put the recruits through

A. Assign them to work
B. Train them
C. Discipline them
D. Assist them at work
E. Supervise them at work

Question 9:

• JAMB 1978

Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion in the following sentence;

The result of his experiment represents a break through in medical science

A. An outstanding success
B. Catastrophe
C. An end to such experiments
D. Breaking point
E. A colossal failure

Question 10:

• JAMB 1978

Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion in the following sentence;

Being an optimist, our professor always sees the bright side of most things

A. Charming
B. Illumined
C. Brilliant
D. Pleasing
E. Cheerful