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

Question 21:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentence:

If he had left home earlier, he .... late

A. Would not be
B. Would have not be
C. Would not been
D. Would have been not
E. Would not have been

Question 22:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentence:

The hill behind the town was so steep ....

A. That no man could find a foot-hold on
B. That any man could find a foot-hold on it
C. For no man to find a foot-hold on
D. That no man could find a foot-hold on it
E. For any man to find a foot-hold on

Question 23:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentence:

Walking down the street ....

A. The boy was knocked down by a car
B. A car knocked the boy down
C. The boy was knocked down by car
D. A car collided with the boy
E. A serious accident happened

Question 24:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentences:

There is an obvious need to ward .... enemy attacks

A. Away
B. Against
C. Out
D. Apart
E. Off

Question 25:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentences:

David can only become more mature through .... to life outside his home

A. Posting
B. Exposure
C. Exposition
D. Exposing
E. Positioning