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

Question 486:

• JAMB 2020

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Many countries no longer have ____________ punishment as the penalty for murder

A. Mortal
B. Corporal
C. Capital
D. Fatal

Question 487:

• JAMB 2020

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
____________ packages should always be handled with care

A. Insecure
B. Fragile
C. Weak
D. Boxed

Question 488:

• JAMB 2020

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Because of the hard times, workers live in ____________ poverty

A. Repulsive
B. Ridiculous
C. Abject
D. Unpardonable

Question 489:

• JAMB 2021

Complete the statement from the options lettered A-D

The two friends made promises to _____________ when they met last year

A. Each other
B. One another
C. Theirselves
D. Themselves

Question 490:

• JAMB 2021

choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined

The lawmakers are perceived to be the greediest set of politicians.

A. Selfless
B. Unwanted
C. Popular
D. Corrupt