Synonyms - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 231:

• JAMB 1990

In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in underline:
Olu might visit London next summer

A. Could
B. Will
C. Should
D. Can

Question 232:

• JAMB 1990

In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in underlined:
General Murtala Mohammed excelled in deeds of prowess

A. Warfare
B. Politics
C. Courage
D. Eloquence

Question 233:

• JAMB 1990

In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in underlined:
The teacher's face broke into an incredulous smile when he heard Adamu's reason for coming late

A. Irritating
B. Artificial
C. Unbelievable
D. Irresponsible

Question 234:

• JAMB 1991

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in underlined:
Because our representative is immature and biased he takes a jaundiced view of our problem

A. Hazy
B. Unclear
C. Prejudiced
D. Bleak

Question 235:

• JAMB 1991

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in underlined:
The president has sent his regrets. He is unable to attend the meeting

A. Explanations
B. Anxieties
C. Unhappiness
D. Apologies