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

Question 96:

• JAMB 1982

Fill in the blank spaces with the most appropriate of options A-E:
The old shoemaker at the corner of our street is .... so i hope you will patronize him

A. Mine shoemaker
B. A tight friend
C. A good customer
D. My customer
E. A close friend

Question 97:

• JAMB 1982

Fill the blank spaces with the most appropriate of option A - E:
After the 1980 Ogunpa floods, our association received many letters from those adversely affected and we resolved to ....

A. Assist them
B. Invite them
C. Respond them
D. Pity them
E. Query them.

Question 98:

• JAMB 1982

Fill the blank spaces with the most appropriate of options A-E:
You can never get .... With stealing the presidential jet. You will be caught.

A. By
B. Away
C. Bye
D. Free
E. Scot free

Question 99:

• JAMB 1982

Fill the blank spaces with the most appropriate of options A-E:
I am disappointed .... the ways you conducted yourself at the party.

A. By
B. For
C. Due to
D. At
E. According to

Question 100:

• JAMB 1982

Fill the blank spaces with the most appropriate of options A-E:
We were all delighted when the beautiful lady in our house ..... a bouncing baby boy.

A. Delivered
B. Born
C. Brought forth
D. Gave birth to
E. Gave bath to