Agreement/Concord - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 351:

• JAMB 1988

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
The college authorities have .... the students to end the strike

A. Called for
B. Called on
C. Called
D. Called at

Question 352:

• JAMB 1988

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
I have been trying to locate you .....

A. Since five days
B. Five days now
C. Since five days now
D. For five days

Question 353:

• JAMB 1988

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
The host insisted on ... what he called 'a little gift'

A. Me to accept
B. Me accepting
C. My accepting
D. My acceptance

Question 354:

• JAMB 1988

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
The whole class looked forward to .... Kainji Dam at christmas.

A. Visiting
B. Visit
C. Be visiting
D. A visit

Question 355:

• JAMB 1988

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
A government spokesman announced that efforts .... the release of hostages are continuing

A. To obtain
B. In obtaining
C. For obtaining
D. Of obtaining