2017 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 10
91
Fill in the Gap
The press will no longer be free when the new government starts to — newspapers
The press will no longer be free when the new government starts to — newspapers
A
censure
B
edit
C
publish
D
censor
correct option: d
To officially suppress an unacceptable part of a book, film, news, etc.
Users' Answers & Comments92
In the novel "Independence" Tayo lied to Vanassa that Christine was his ______?
A
sister
B
niece
C
aunt
D
cousin
correct option: d
In chapter Nine, Tayo was showing Vanessa his collection of photographs when Christines popped out and then he lied about her being his cousin.
Users' Answers & Comments93
Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)
The_____event takes place every two years
The_____event takes place every two years
A
bienial
B
biannual
C
biennal
D
biannual
94
Fill in the Gap
Mr Collins does not allow his name to be published in connection with the philanthropy because he _____ publicity
Mr Collins does not allow his name to be published in connection with the philanthropy because he _____ publicity
A
wields
B
lacks
C
detests
D
defines
correct option: c
Users' Answers & Comments95
The first time Paul met Ngozi, her beauty caught his eye. This means that _________
A
Ngozi admired Paul
B
Paul recognized Ngozi.
C
Ngozi attracted Paul.
D
Paul surprised Ngozi
correct option: c
Users' Answers & Comments96
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s)
Strange
Strange
A
vague
B
mirage
C
logic
D
legume
correct option: c
The consonant sound is |dz| which has the same sound with logic
Users' Answers & Comments97
This question is based on S. L. Manyika's IN DEFENCE
According to Tayo the two major problems of Nigeria were
According to Tayo the two major problems of Nigeria were
A
tribalism and religion
B
politics and culture
C
bribery and corruption
D
greed and mismanagement
correct option: d
Chapter Twenty-one (21) of the book gave a narrative about how Tayo had been writing about the problems of Nigeria and how he believed that greed and mismanagement were the root causes of the problems.
Users' Answers & Comments98
The government has decided to freeze student's grants. This means that government intends to
A
reduce grants meant for students
B
resume paying grants to students
C
make students repay the grants
D
stop paying grants to students
correct option: d
Users' Answers & Comments99
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
This case is within the jurisdiction of the council
This case is within the jurisdiction of the council
A
record
B
prohibition
C
authority
D
finance
correct option: c
'Jurisdiction' the italicized word in the question means the official power to make legal decision and judgement while authority, the answer, is synonymous in that it means the power or right to give orders, make decisions
Users' Answers & Comments100
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined
One of the twins was as daring as the other was ______
One of the twins was as daring as the other was ______
A
morose
B
timid
C
secretive
D
rational
correct option: b
Daring means to be audaciously bold or adventurous.
Timid means Lack of boldness
Users' Answers & CommentsTimid means Lack of boldness