Agreement/Concord - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 271:

• JAMB 1985

In the question below choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence:
On the orders of the steward, the cook rushed .... the market

A. To
B. At
C. For
D. In
E. Against

Question 272:

• JAMB 1985

In the question below choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence:
The principal advised that we pursue this case cautiously, otherwise we are bound to be taken .... by Ada's lies

A. Away
B. Out
C. In
D. Off
E. On

Question 273:

• JAMB 1985

In the question below choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence:
I am very sorry .... to attend the meeting yesterday

A. For failure
B. In failing
C. To have failed
D. To fail
E. For failing

Question 274:

• JAMB 1985

In the question below choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence:
When you are faced with an examination of this nature, endeavour to keep your mind .... the job and not be distracted for one moment

A. At
B. In
C. For
D. On
E. To

Question 275:

• JAMB 1985

In the question below choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence:
It all depended on what ....

A. Does he want
B. He wants
C. He does want
D. He wanted
E. Did he want