Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• 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 12:

• 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 13:

• 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

Question 14:

• JAMB 1978

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

The state government appointed a commission of inquiry to go into the community's complaints carefully and without prejudice

A. Investigate
B. Search
C. Look for
D. Account for
E. Ascertain

Question 15:

• JAMB 1978

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

The traffic situation in Lagos can lead to disastrous consequences; a man lost a very lucrative job because he was held up by it

A. Confused
B. Delayed
C. Annoyed
D. Intrigued
E. Obstructed