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

Question 236:

• JAMB 1993

In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
The secretary was blamed .... the untidy state of the office

A. For
B. About
C. Over
D. On

Question 237:

• JAMB 1993

In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
After a long talk with the police, Baba confessed his guilt and so the other boys with whom he was accused were ....

A. Vindicated
B. Consoled
C. Convinced
D. Exonerated

Question 238:

• JAMB 1993

In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
The company was charged with a .... of contract

A. Negligence
B. Violation
C. Disregard
D. Breach

Question 239:

• JAMB 1993

In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
The helpless .... our sympathy

A. Require
B. Requires
C. Does require
D. Do requires

Question 240:

• JAMB 1993

In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
My brother got married to a woman with .... manners

A. Gorgeous
B. Exquisite
C. Decent
D. Attractive