Idiomatic Expressions - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 96:

• JAMB 1998

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Any student found guilty of examination malpractice should be allowed to stew in his juice?

A. Taste a repeat of the examination
B. Suffer the consequences of his action
C. Bear the burnt of the disgrace
D. Forfeit the opportunity of further education

Question 97:

• JAMB 1998

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
What you find in the book is a bird's eye view of the subject?

A. A detaild account
B. A balanced discussion
C. A biased treatment
D. A general survey

Question 98:

• JAMB 1998

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
If experience is anything to go by, this action will prove a political minefield?

A. A source of political benefits
B. A way out of political trouble
C. A cause for political joy
D. An invitiation to political problems

Question 99:

• JAMB 1998

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
In my view, the play didn't come off?

A. Succeed
B. Fail
C. Attract applause
D. Take place

Question 100:

• JAMB 1998

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).When the chips are down, we will know those who have the courage to stand?

A. When we get to a crisis point
B. In the final analysis
C. When the blocks are lowered
D. When we get to end of the road