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Idiomatic Expressions - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

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Jamb English Language Past Questions

Jamb Past Questions and Answers on Idiomatic Expressions

Question 36:


In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined:
The new religious leader hands out an olives branch.

A. Sues for peace
B. Gives out branches of the olive tree
C. Challenges his opponents to a fight
D. Blesses his congregation


Question 37:


In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined:
Though a brilliant student, Binta lost her tongue when she was asked to give the vote of thanks at the end of the Governor's visit to her school.

A. Became dumb
B. Became deaf and dumb
C. Said nothing because she was shy
D. Forgot her native language


Question 38:


In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined:
The accounts clerk was jailed because he cooked the books

A. Set fire to the account books
B. Sold the books in his office to get money for food
C. Falsified the accounts to his advantage
D. Destroyed the accounts books by cooking them


Question 39:


In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:The distance is not more than twenty kilometres as the crow flies

A. By the longest route
B. By the shortest route
C. By air
D. By the fastest means


Question 40:


In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:Yahaya hardly knows on which side his bread is buttered in the matter

A. Where his interest liess
B. What he must do
C. Where he should go
D. Whom to contact for help






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