Synonyms - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words:

After completing half of the journey, all the travellers could do was trudge along

A. Walk lazily
B. Run briskly
C. Walk and stop intermittently
D. Walk wearily
E. Walk with determination

Question 32:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words:

Most of his observations were wide of the mark

A. Comprehensive
B. Irrelevant
C. Pertinent
D. Came rather late
E. Unacceptable

Question 33:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words:

The clerk refused to answer for the mistake made by the manager and his assistants

A. To reply to
B. To give an answer
C. To explain
D. To accept responsibility
E. To account for

Question 34:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words:

Good citizens should take the part of a good government when it is being attacked by the foreign press

A. Speak in support
B. Explained the part played
C. Act like a representative of
D. Emphasize the progress made by
E. Outline the virtues of

Question 35:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words:

The politicians have a number of peculiarities. The most conspicuous is the way he gesticulates when making a serious point

A. Shows anxiety when making a serious point
B. Breaks down when talking seriously
C. Uses is hands and arms as a sign
D. Bows his head in humility to the crowd
E. Shakes his head from one side to the other