2005 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 3

21
Choose the option that best completes the gap(S).

The train ...... before i arrived?
A
was leaving
B
has left
C
had left
D
would leave
correct option: c
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22
Choose the option that best completes the gap(S).

You can travel on your on your own ....?
A
isn't it
B
can't you
C
won't you
D
shan't you
correct option: b
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23
Choose the option that best completes the gap(S).

The man is refurbishing the flat with a view to ......it?
A
sell
B
selling
C
have sold
D
be selling
correct option: b
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24
Choose the option that best completes the gap(S).

The Secretary-General was shocked at the number of...... ?
A
child's soildiers
B
childish soldiers
C
children soldiers
D
child soldiers
correct option: d
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25
Choose the option that best completes the gap(S).

In spite of Shade's good looks, her hair is always ...... ?
A
unkept
B
unkempt
C
unwashed
D
uncleaned for
correct option: b
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26
Choose the option that best completes the gap(S).

By the end of the football match today, we ...... the best player?
A
could have known
B
might have known
C
will have known
D
would have known
correct option: d
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27
Choose the option that best completes the gap(S).

It is African for a younger person to show ...... to elders?
A
understanding
B
indifference
C
deference
D
satisfaction
correct option: c
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28
Choose the option that best completes the gap(S).

A nursery rhyme is used to teach pupils how to spell the word ...... ?
A
hipoppotemus
B
hippoppotemus
C
hipoppotamus
D
hippopotamus
correct option: d
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29
Choose the option that best completes the gap(S).

You, who ...... convicted, should appeal.
A
has been
B
is
C
was
D
are
correct option: a
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30
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

beer
A
bear
B
pear
C
fair
D
pier
correct option: d
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