Sentence Interpretation - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 96:

• JAMB 1997

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The conference is biennial?

A. The conference is held twice every year
B. The conference is held twice in two years
C. The conference is held once every other year
D. The conference lasts for two years

Question 97:

• JAMB 1997

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Only two ministers survived the recent cabinet reshuffle?

A. In the recent changes in government, only two ministers were sacked
B. In the recent changes in government, all but two ministers remained alive
C. In recent changes in government, all but two ministers retained their posts
D. In recent changes in government, all but two ministers were sacked

Question 98:

• JAMB 1997

Bassey is as hard as nails?

A. Bassey is very strong
B. Bassey is very brave
C. Bassey is determined
D. Bassey is unsympathetic

Question 99:

• JAMB 1997

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.
You don't have to agree with our procedure?

A. Shouldn't disagree
B. Must not agree
C. May disagree if you wish
D. May not disagree if you dont wish

Question 100:

• JAMB 1997

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.
Their strength is their staggering capacity to reproduce?

A. Unstable multiplying power
B. Unreliable attacking power
C. Qualitative multiplying power
D. Overwhelming multiplying power