Synonyms - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 121:

• JAMB 1985

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
It is futile trying to make bricks without straw

A. Fertile
B. Important
C. Fragile
D. Vain
E. Bad

Question 122:

• JAMB 1985

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
The ceiling of my bed-room fell in and knocked me out

A. Made me unconscious
B. Removed me
C. Flattened me
D. Killed me
E. Frightened me

Question 123:

• JAMB 1985

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
In may 1978 the rain fell incessantly and made life drab

A. At intervals
B. Recurrently
C. Repeatedly
D. Concurrently
E. Continously

Question 124:

• JAMB 1985

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
Little Ugochi has a bicycle which is in marvellous condition

A. Need of a tune
B. Excellent
C. Questionable
D. Unstable
E. Working

Question 125:

• JAMB 1985

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
The lecturer maintained his usual good humour in spite of the cat-calls and rude behaviour of his students

A. Provoked
B. Obtained
C. Kept
D. Lost
E. Improved