Clause and sentence patterns - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 156:

• JAMB 1986

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap:
The brave officer .... the time bomb.

A. Diffused
B. Devused
C. Defused
D. Difused

Question 157:

• JAMB 1986

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap:
I forgot to bring a pen with me. Would you, please ... me yours

A. Borrow
B. Loan
C. Provide
D. Lend

Question 158:

• JAMB 1987

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s):
My wife and i were to celebrate our silver wedding anniversary last Sunday. Unfortunately on that ....day, my father-in-law died mysteriously

A. Fruitless
B. Faithful
C. Futile
D. Fateful

Question 159:

• JAMB 1987

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s):
The first graduation ceremony of the university was attended by men from all ..... of life

A. Works
B. Areas
C. Walks
D. Parts

Question 160:

• JAMB 1987

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s):
..... guests enjoyed joy's birthday party

A. The whole
B. All the
C. Every
D. Those very