Synonyms - 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;

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 12:

• 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

Question 13:

• JAMB 1978

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

Mrs. Dada has been deserted by her husband because he feels she has a heart of stone

A. She has a heavy heart
B. She has little warmth of feeling
C. She has a hard heart
D. She is hard hearted
E. She has a strong heart

Question 14:

• JAMB 1978

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

Mr. Jack could be a successful businessman if he paid more attention to the more intricate aspects of his account

A. Mr Jack will undoubtedly succeed
B. Mr Jack cannot succeed
C. Jack will have a very good chance of succeeding
D. Mr. Jack will find it difficult to succeed
E. Mr Jack will succeed in spite of all odds

Question 15:

• JAMB 1978

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

The two sprinters were running neck and neck

A. Exact level
B. Very slowly
C. Very fast
D. With their necks together
E. Together