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

Question 271:

• JAMB 1997

Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
My shoes are worn out; I must see my ...... ?

A. Grocer
B. Tanner
C. Cobbler
D. Hosier

Question 272:

• JAMB 1997

Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
A sterile range of mountains, broken at intervals by deep ravines ...... almost the whole of this small state?

A. Enclose
B. Encloses
C. Cover
D. Covers

Question 273:

• JAMB 1997

Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
The protesters, unable to pull down the statue,.... it form its fixtures?

A. Wrenched
B. Pushed
C. Towed
D. Burnt

Question 274:

• JAMB 1997

Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
The accused is optimistic of regaining his freedom because there is no witness to ..... his story?

A. Correct
B. Chanllenge
C. Corroborate
D. Contradict

Question 275:

• JAMB 1997

Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
Don't ...... said the leader 'I want a decision now?

A. Prevaricate
B. Prediccate
C. Precipitate
D. Be pejorative