Idiomatic Expressions - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• JAMB 1985

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
The manager often quarrels with his staff because he goes around with a chip on his shoulder

A. Deformed shoulder
B. Readiness to be angered
C. Look of contempt
D. An air of superiority
E. Search of gossip

Question 27:

• JAMB 1985

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
The new employees is so humble and friendly that he will soon make himself popular

A. Welcomed and accepted
B. Hated
C. Estranged
D. Rejected
E. A personal friend

Question 28:

• JAMB 1985

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined:
The principal advised the boy to come to grip with himself if he wanted to do well at the end of his course.

A. Criticizied himself
B. Master his difficulties
C. Learn to be obedient
D. Behave himself
E. Fight with himself

Question 29:

• JAMB 1985

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
The judge came down heavily on the accused person in his judgement

A. Crashed heavily
B. Fell down headlong
C. Descended upon heavily
D. Impose a stiff penalty
E. Crash-landed on

Question 30:

• JAMB 1985

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
The government should stop white elephant projects

A. Projects in which white men kill elephants
B. Projects in which white elephants are used
C. Projects for painting some elephants white
D. High cost projects with low utility values
E. Low cost projects with high utility values