Jamb 1986 English Past Questions And Answers

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1

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase whichbest fillsthe gap: Jibril found that thieves had entered his house in his absence. He went to the police to report the ....

  • A. break out
  • B. break up
  • C. break in
  • D. break into
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2

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase whichbest fills the gap: The officers was compelled to .... the suspect's car

  • A. seize
  • B. cease
  • C. sieze
  • D. sease
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3

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase whichbest fills the gap: After the accused was found guilty by the court, his counsel .... before sentence was passed.

  • A. begged for mercy
  • B. made a plea for mitigation
  • C. made anovation
  • D. made a plea for litigation
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4

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase whichbest fills the gap: The committee was frustrated because the Chief withheld his ....

  • A. accent
  • B. access
  • C. assent
  • D. ascent
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5

In the question below choose the optionopposite in meaningto the word underlined: The sun cast itsshadow on the wall

  • A. reflection
  • B. rays
  • C. resemblance
  • D. substance
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6

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase whichbest fills the gap: Four persons accused of currency ..... are being held by the security agents

  • A. traficking
  • B. traviking
  • C. trafficking
  • D. traffiking
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7

In the question below choose theoption opposite in meaning to the word underlined: The Universities has offeredtemporary accommodation for staff

  • A. popular
  • B. permanent
  • C. recognized
  • D. regular
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8

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap: ..... yet about the principal?

  • A. Are there any news
  • B. Are there some news
  • C. Is there any news
  • D. Is their any news
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9

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase which

  • A. to
  • B. upon
  • C. on
  • D. in
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10

In the question below choose the optionnearest in meaningto the word(s) or phrase underlined: He likes to call attention tounimportant matters

  • A. dubious
  • B. incidental
  • C. trivial
  • D. simple
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