1982

JAMB Use of English 1982 past questions

357 questions from the 1982 JAMB UTME Use of English paper. Free, with answers where available.

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Use of English JAMB 1982 Q1
Olumba wore amulet because he
A
he was superstitious
B
was a strong and fearless fighter
C
wanted to please his wife
D
wanted to instill fear in Eze Diali, the chief
E
believe in their power of protection
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q1
from the passage we can gather that
A
there is not much considerations for the health of the inhabitants
B
there is deliberate effort to inconvenience the people
C
buildings are put up anyhow
D
projects are carried out without approval
E
the inconveniences suffered by the inhabitants will be for a while
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q1
On the train Jim was
A
reading a book
B
staring at the girl
C
pretending to read
D
looking through a magazine
E
reading a newspaper
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q1
which of the following is NOT implied in the expression: ‘One naira per meal is a privilege in this country?
A
Nowhere in this country is food sold for one naira
B
The price per meal at the Sport Club Cafeteria is one naira
C
It is rare for anybody to feed satisfactorily with one naira in any hotel in the country
D
Obi cannot afford more than one naira for one meal
E
Ordinarily one naira cannot buy much in the country
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q2
Olumba looked upwards because
A
he was searching for something in the sky
B
this was his usual practice
C
he was short and often had to look up
D
he lacked height
E
his wrestling pseudonym was agadaga
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q2
unless it can be shown that the money voted for projects can be spent on them in good time
A
the development activity will not be intense
B
it will not be easy to convince the Government of our executive ability
C
it will not be difficult to ask Government for funds
D
our final results will be unreliable
E
the road diversions and other inconveniences will continue
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q2
He wanted to see the girl again because
A
it was summer
B
she was attractive
C
he wanted to read her magazine
D
she smiled at him
E
they had agreed to meet
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q2
The conversation about identity cards suggests that
A
without an identity card, no one can be allowed to eat in the Sports Club Cafeteria
B
without an identity card, no one can be allowed into the Sports Club
C
there is thorough checking of identity cards at the Sports Club gate
D
bona fidemembers of the Club do not have to carry identity cards
E
a club member can afford to forget his membership card
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q3 OK Answer: A
'Poaching ‘means
A
stealing
B
cracking eggs
C
fishing
D
demanding ransom from Aliakoro
E
deterring thieves
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q3 OK Answer: A
An eye to aesthetics in this passage means
A
regard for space
B
beneficial psychological effects
C
regard for health
D
consideration for beauty
E
a cluster of building
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q3 OK Answer: A
He hoped to arrange a date with her by
A
writing a letter to her
B
ringing her up
C
waiting at the station
D
handing in a short note in a hurry
E
sending a telegram
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q3 OK Answer: A
The conversation about queues in the passage reveals that
A
everybody at the Club Caferia queues
B
club members can always break queues in the cafeteria
C
people always break queues in the cafeteria on the pretext that are V.I. Ps
D
only people who are capable of posing can break queues
E
there is nothing wrong in breaking queues
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q4 OK Answer: D
The chief called meeting because
A
he wanted volunteers to go to Aliakoro
B
he wanted to announce the fact that there would definitely be poachers from Chiolu at the Great Pond that night
C
he wanted to ask for very large ransom because the people of Chiolu needed money for fishing
D
the elders had devised a plan to prevent the poaching
E
seven men were needed to bring seven thieves' home [PAGE 78]
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q4 OK Answer: D
In the passage the author tries to explain why
A
it is necessary to establish the Works and Services Complex in the University
B
beauty should not be taken into consideration when building on such a small space as we have
C
the gateway to the University is being rebuilt
D
a major part of the project should be completed in the next few weeks
E
visitors should be debarred from using the gates in the meantime
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q4 OK Answer: D
That evening he had a telephone call from
A
his colleague, Umaru
B
the girl he met on the train
C
the railway authorities
D
nobody at all
E
Joan
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q5 OK Answer: C
which of these is NOT among the reasons given by the author for enumerating the examples of the current development?
A
to show that we are capable of executing approved projects
B
to convince the government that we can be trusted with the task
C
the inconveniences currently being experienced will go on indefinitely
D
we are fully aware of the inconveniences being caused but we do not want you to complain
E
we have the capacity to complete worthy projects within the scheduled time [PAGE 97]
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q5 OK Answer: C
From the whole conversation, it is clear that Obi and Olu are
A
irresponsible
B
selfish
C
privileged
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q6 OK Answer: A
According to the passage Nigeria used to be the be the world's biggest producer of
A
groundnuts
B
palm oil
C
rubber
D
groundnuts and columbites
E
palm kernels, groundnuts and cocoa
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q6 OK Answer: A
According to the author, some magistrate sentence prisoners to hard labor because
A
some prisoners are unwilling to work
B
work is a privilege
C
prisoners need to learn a trade
D
it is an additional punishment
E
it is a means of rehabilitation
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q6 OK Answer: A
The manufactured crystals have to be pure
A
because natural quartz is pure
B
to maintain hygiene in factory work
C
to satisfy the precise needs of importers
D
to satisfy the exact requirements of science
E
otherwise they would take 3 million years to grow.
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q6 OK Answer: A
Bolus in this passage means
A
Adam's apple
B
throat pill
C
liquid
D
piece of meat
E
large morsel
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q7
select the statement supported by the passage
A
Ghana produced more cocoa than Nigeria
B
oil palm and timber were Nigeria's most important export
C
the most important industry in Nigeria was the livestock industry
D
Nigerian forests covered 310, 800 square kilometers and produced about 1.132 million cubic meters of timber a year
E
oil palm and rubber trees are always grown in plantations [PAGE 79]
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q7
which of these is NOT the purpose of work in a programme of rehabilitation?
A
training the prisoners to have satisfaction in work
B
developing in them a pride in sense if achievement
C
developing in them more satisfaction in work than in crime
D
helping them to accelerate their reform and discharge
E
Training them for work and by work
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q7
According to the passage, quartz is used
A
only in a few devices
B
in a lot of devices
C
in wrist watches
D
for jewelry
E
for steel cylinders
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q7
Ntanya and Teresa could hardly notice the land getting brown because
A
they were on their honeymoon
B
they had just got married
C
they hardly noticed the sun
D
the sun did not come up
E
Etanya worked very hard in the field
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q8
indicate which statement is not supported by the passage
A
Columbite and groundnuts were Nigeria's most important exports
B
in 1968 814,400 tons of palm kernels were exported
C
Nigeria supplied more than half the world's palm oil
D
Timber constituted a major export in Nigeria
E
Moroccan leather is incorrectly named
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q8
The author thinks that strenuous work in prison
A
is a privilege for the prisoners
B
may do more harm than good
C
is part of their punishment
D
is a right and proper thing
E
should be an additional punishment
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q8
Artificial quartz as compared with natural is
A
superior
B
inferior
C
just the same
D
varied
E
limited in use
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q8
Teresa gave only bits of meat to the children because
A
they would get the more from Ntanya
B
she cooked it with extra care
C
they were young
D
she kept most of it for her husband
E
she could not afford meat
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q9
What the author is trying to put across in this passage is that
A
crime does not pay
B
prisoners should be made to work hard
C
work is more desirable than crime
D
life in prison is one of misery
E
work in prism without a purpose is bad
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q9
Transistors have
A
helped to rode quartz
B
made radio and television inaccessible to the working populace
C
made transmitters and receivers smaller and lighter
D
retarded progress in electronics
E
made transmitters and receivers bigger and heavier
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q9
Ntanya said '' Thank you mother' to
A
his mother
B
his wife
C
his aunt [PAGE 135]
D
Teresa mother
E
his grand-mother
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q10
The last sentence implies that
A
there are several types of leather, one of which is Moroccan leather
B
‘Moroccan leather' is insufficiently named
C
a new type of skin
D
the type of skin known a ‘Moroccan leather' comes from Nigeria
E
the type of skin called ‘Moroccan leather' is incorrectly named
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q10
Demoralizing in this passage means
A
deforming
B
reforming
C
agonizing
D
destructive
E
corrupting
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q10
Artificial quartz is produced
A
in Brazil [PAGE 116]
B
from tiny transistors
C
in an astonishing number of devices
D
with the help of thermionic valves
E
from natural crystals within steel cylinders
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q10
Teresa would say she had eaten already no matter how hungry she might be so that
A
Ntanya would eat to his satisfaction
B
Ntanya would say 'Thank you mother
C
'she could cook again
D
she could watch him eat
E
every boluswould go down her own throat
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q11 OK Answer: B
The narrator is a farmer
A
farmer
B
tapper
C
wanderer
D
copper
E
friend of the soldiers [PAGE 80]
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q11 OK Answer: B
Most artists are strongly influenced by the
A
desire for self - expression
B
need to sell their works
C
tastes and wishes of the society
D
creative imagination
E
opinions of critics
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q11 OK Answer: B
The view expressed in this passage belong to
A
JAMB
B
artists
C
mathematicians
D
the poet
E
the author of the passage
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q12
the soldiers had come to
A
visit the man
B
drink his palm wine
C
tell him about the war
D
force him into the army
E
warn him about the enemies
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q12
The expression 'Mathematics is the queen of the Sciences' contains
A
a contradiction
B
an analogy
C
an irony
D
a lie
E
nonsense
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q13 OK Answer: D
Samuel Mpetechula was able to graduate from Chancellor because
A
of the financial assistance given to him by his sponsors
B
his uncle paid his education fees
C
he was able to win a scholarship to the university
D
the SCF subsidized his education expenses
E
of the assistance given to him by the Australian Government
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q14 OK Answer: A
The man would have sent his boy in the primary school to the army to show that
A
he supported the war effort
B
he wasn't afraid to fight
C
the war concerned everyone alive
D
the war could still be won
E
his first son's death meant nothing to him
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q14 OK Answer: A
Combat malnutrition means
A
struggle against the eating of the wrong type of food
B
fight ill health caused by over-feeding
C
wipe out ignorance
D
fight to wipe out ill-health caused by lack of food
E
fight against hunger
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q14 OK Answer: A
The work of art is the outcome of a dialectic between the informing tradition and the individual genius of the artist' means that
A
the artist is influenced both by the society and by own creative imagination [PAGE 117]
B
there is an irreconcilable conflict that society makes on him
C
the artist subordinates his individual talent to the demands of the society
D
few works of art are entirely original
E
the individual artist needs to be informed about the traditions of the society
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q14 OK Answer: A
The last sentence of the passage. 'So, if Mathematics is not an art what is art? is a
A
question posed for the reader to answer
B
statement put in the form of a question
C
question combined with a statement
D
mathematical equation stated in words
E
pattern which illustrates beauty, harmony and ordre in language
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q15 OK Answer: A
Mathematics can be considered as a form of art because
A
its main principle is made use of by the arts
B
it involves drawing of figures
C
it is a form of Fine Arts
D
it is a type of Graphic Arts
E
it also involves a study of beauty harmony and order
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q16 OK Answer: B
what was the first insult to the princess' dignity?
A
being greeted by a pompous courtier, sweating and dirty
B
being ordered to wait amongst a crowd of people
C
not being given a lace handkerchief to mop for face
D
staying surrounded by tired soldiers and merchants
E
the courtiers mistakenly thinking she had come to beg favors of the Governor
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q16 OK Answer: B
The priest meant that
A
man is both beast and human
B
man could be worse than a beast if he wants to
C
he liked beast more than man
D
he liked both man and beast
E
really, a man cannot be a beast
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q16 OK Answer: B
Why did the fish land in the field?
A
it had wings
B
it was a flying fish
C
it was looking for food
D
Alan pulled too hard
E
it fell off the hook
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q16 OK Answer: B
The author is
A
exonerating himself from allegations of embezzlement
B
ignoring the allegations of embezzlement
C
taking part in a political campaign
D
demonstrating that he is a Senator
E
try to implicate Abu O. Abu, a fellow political
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q17 OK Answer: D
who did Nzinga want to see?
A
the Governor of Africa
B
the King of Portugal
C
Luanda
D
Joao de Souza
E
The Royal Majesty
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q17 OK Answer: D
The modern world has lost its way because
A
it no longer believes in God
B
ambition has made people greedy
C
people are no longer interested in one another
D
the technique influencing people is no more
E
people are just too selfish
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q17 OK Answer: D
The picnickers were
A
farmers
B
from the nearby village
C
tourists
D
people from city
E
anglers like him
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q17 OK Answer: D
Constituent in the passage means
A
a section of his constituency
B
his entire constituency
C
his campaigner
D
a person having voting rights where he is living
E
a supporter
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q18 OK Answer: A
why did Nzinga became very impatient? because
A
she was made to wait to see the governor
B
she had to wait to the rear, instead of the middle of the room
C
she was told she was an insult to Don Joao's dignity
D
she was not offered a chair
E
men were sitting in her presence
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q18 OK Answer: A
What most people do in the free world today is to
A
leave other people alone
B
assume that human nature is bad
C
accepts human nature as it is since it is immutable
D
attempt to change the world
E
leave the world as it is
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q18 OK Answer: A
Where was Alan looking for his fish? He was looking for the fish
A
in the grass
B
down in the river
C
in front of the gate
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q18 OK Answer: A
Accosted in the passage means PASSAGE D My good people I come before you this evening as a man whose honesty and integrity have been questioned now, the usual political thing to do when charges are levelled against you is either to ignore them or to deny them without giving details, but before I answer any of your questions, let me state categorically that I have not touched a kobo of the #50,000 we contributed. Every kobo of it has been used in defraying political campaign expenses. [PAGE 137]
A
grossly insulted
B
greeted
C
fought with
D
forced
E
went and spoke to
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q19 OK Answer: A
why were the courtiers amazed?
A
none of them would have dared to speak to the Governor like the she did
B
Nzinga made the governor too surprised to speak
C
Nzinga showed she feared nobody
D
because Nzinga wanted to sit down
E
because Nzinga dared to sit down in the presence of the Governor
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q19 OK Answer: A
Faith today is by and large irrelevant because
A
nobody thinks it can alter human nature
B
most people do not believe in God
C
being in a position of responsibility nullifies the importance of faith
D
responsible people need not bother about faith
E
the faithful are very few in the world anyway
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q19 OK Answer: A
Alan made the picnickers believe that fish jump out of the river to look for flies by
A
telling a story
B
finding his trout and showing it to them
C
taking them down to the river
D
watching how trout catch flies
E
picking up a fish and looking for more
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q19 OK Answer: A
It appears that the #50,000
A
has been spent
B
has been paid into the government treasury
C
will soon be paid to the government treasury
D
has been saved by Abu O. Abu
E
will be used for future campaigns
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q20 OK Answer: C
'He laughs best who laughs last'(proverb). it is true for this story because
A
the picnickers were enjoying themselves
B
finally he found his fish
C
Alan played a good trick on the picnickers
D
fishing is a pastime
E
Alan likes country life
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q20 OK Answer: C
Abu O. Abu is portrayed as
A
a corrupt politician
B
the administrator of the fund
C
an ordinary taxpayer
D
a government official
E
a citizen
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q21 OK Answer: B
from this passage it is clear that professor Ikin
A
loves his wife very dearly
B
doesn't value what his wife says
C
hates his wife
D
does not trust his wife
E
is not a serious man
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q22 OK Answer: A
Dr. Okon cannot be seen as a threat to professor Ikin because
A
he is very junior to professor Ikin in the university hierarchy
B
because a cow does not take notice of a fly perching on its back
C
professor Ikin is old enough to be Dr. Okoro's father
D
a Doctor is inferior to a professor
E
they do not teach the same subject
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q22 OK Answer: A
which of the following was NOT a quality of Zachariah's character
A
vanity
B
lack of respect for others
C
Humility
D
Arrogance
E
Insubordination
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q22 OK Answer: A
It is implied in the passage that silk was discovered
A
after years of hard work and research by the Empress
B
by accident
C
in the search for a more durable fiber for making cloth
D
after some experiments carried out by the Japanese sericulturist
E
by design
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q22 OK Answer: A
'The adults paid no attention to this' refers to
A
the children scolding the reg-dolls
B
the plain porridge
C
the burnt porridge
D
their breaking nerves
E
the land
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q23 OK Answer: D
Professor Ikin is hopeful of advancement because
A
he is much older than Dr. Okoro
B
Dr. Wilson is retiring
C
he is influential in the Provisional Council
D
he received prior information of his possible appointment as Vice - Chancellor
E
he is a Professor
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q23 OK Answer: D
The girls were apparently attracted to Zacharia by
A
wealth
B
the life of towns
C
the appearance of the young men
D
the fact that the young men spoke strange dialects
E
food
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q23 OK Answer: D
According to sericulturist, silkworms
A
cannot survive in a warm climate
B
may be reared on any tree
C
do well in areas with a warm climate
D
produce the longest threads when they are fed leaves from the top of the mulberry tree
E
are destroyed by heat
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q24 OK Answer: E
despite the fact that the Americans liked Dr. Okoro, he may not be made a senior lecturer because
A
the Americans are not influential
B
Professor Ikin is opposed to him
C
there will be opposition from all quarters
D
he would be judged by his qualifications
E
he may be considered inexperienced [PAGE 83]
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q24 OK Answer: E
From the passage we can conclude that the young girls were
A
attractive
B
religious
C
modern
D
easily led
E
indifferent
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q24 OK Answer: E
The work carried out at the Agricultural Research Station in Malawi on the silkworm eggs was to
A
try to breed cocoons which would produce more silk
B
determine the survival rate of silkworms
C
find out the most suitable areas and conditions for rearing silkworms
D
search for better methods of rearing silkworms
E
find out how cocoons become silkworms
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q24 OK Answer: E
The family sat down in despair because
A
the land was ready and ploughed
B
they ate plain porridge with no milk
C
the sun danced dizzily in the sky
D
the land was covered in a haze of mist
E
it was impossible to plants seeds
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q25
The speaker's mother considered that
A
things were not as good as they use to be
B
women were foolish
C
the world was corrupt
D
the love of money was the root of all evil
E
it was necessary for attitudes to change [PAGE 101] In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q25
Choose the meaning which best fits the underlined phrase from the passage. Closely guarded secret
A
Carefully hidden from the knowledge of others
B
Secretly processed business with armed guards
C
Carefully hidden from the view of strangers
D
Scarcely known
E
Unknown In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q25
'Game of making house' means
A
building a house with sand
B
being happy in the house
C
playing in the house
D
imitating running a home like adults
E
playing hide-and-seek in the house In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q26 OK Answer: E
Monisola is sure to pass in September. She .... hard since the beginning of this term.
A
had been working
B
was working
C
is working
D
would work
E
has been working
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q26 OK Answer: E
The story has to be taken with a grain of salt. This means that
A
you need some salt to listen to the story
B
there is not salt in the story
C
the story is questionable
D
the story is true
E
you have too much salt in story
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q26 OK Answer: E
The meeting was cancelled because of the convocation
A
brought up
B
allied of
C
broke off
D
dropped out
E
phased out
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q26 OK Answer: E
The chief was generous in his award of university scholarships
A
Nobel
B
considerate
C
liberal
D
mean
E
honest
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q27 OK Answer: A
Will you know if that dog is ……? He has lost a brown and Blake one
A
Adebowale's
B
Adebowales'
C
Adebowale's own
D
the Adebowale
E
the Adebowale's
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q27 OK Answer: A
It is usually hard to change the course of action when one crosses the Rubicon. The underlined expression, as used in this sentence means to
A
pass through a place called Rubicon
B
cross a river called Rubicon
C
cross a bridge called Rubicon
D
pass a special test
E
be irrevocably committed
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q27 OK Answer: A
Our town is so small that we are always meeting our schoolmates accidentally
A
coming across
B
falling into
C
knocking up
D
running up
E
running into [PAGE 120]
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q27 OK Answer: A
To most people last Christmas was an austere period
A
prosperous
B
harsh
C
severe
D
sour
E
stern
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q28 OK Answer: E
The old shoemaker at the corner of our street is .... so, I hope you will patronize him
A
mine shoemaker
B
a tight friend
C
a good customer
D
my customer
E
a close friend
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q28 OK Answer: E
The salesman tried to pull the wool over by the eye. This implies that the salesman tried to
A
force me to buy his goods
B
offer me cotton wool
C
make me by his wool
D
dupe me
E
cover my eyes with wool
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q28 OK Answer: E
Can you give a good explanation for your behavior?
A
account for
B
call for
C
clear up
D
make up
E
give up
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q28 OK Answer: E
Chidi is naturally taciturn
A
friendly [PAGE 139]
B
cheerful
C
dumb
D
lively
E
garrulous
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q29 OK Answer: C
The students in my junior class seem to have performed .... they did last year
A
as brilliant as
B
more brilliant than
C
as brilliantly
D
brilliantly than
E
same brilliantly as
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q29 OK Answer: C
Ijeoma counted her chickens before they were hatched. This means that Ijeoma
A
regarded each egg as a chicken
B
hatched the egg prematurely
C
assumed that her expectation had already been realized
D
protected her eggs from breaking
E
insured the eggs
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q29 OK Answer: C
be careful! We are approaching the crossroads
A
look up
B
watch out
C
look out
D
hold up
E
look in
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q29 OK Answer: C
He is loved for his altruism.
A
benevolence
B
sincerity
C
selfishness
D
selflessness
E
kindness
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q30
After the 1980 Ogunpa floods, our association received many letters from those adversely affected and we resolved to ....
A
Assist them
B
Invite them
C
Respond them
D
Pity them
E
Query them. [PAGE 84]
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q30
Solo has resigned his job with the textile mills. He doesn't seem to worry about getting another job. His plans are still quite in the air. This means that his plans are
A
airmailed
B
airtight
C
uncertain
D
certain
E
airborne
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q30
Thousands of students are candidates for the examination but only very few pass
A
come into
B
call for
C
go into
D
enter for
E
turn up for
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q30
The military Governor upheld the decision of his cabinet
A
held up
B
undercut
C
maintained
D
abolished
E
reversed
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q31
Ike is head over heels in love with Ngozi. This means that
A
Ike is friendly with Ngozi
B
Ike is trying to fall in love with Ngozi
C
Ngozi fell on Ike's heel and both of them fell in love
D
Ike is madly in love with Ngozi
E
none of the above [PAGE 102]
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q31
He went through fire before he qualified as a doctor
A
had a fire accident
B
made a lot of fire
C
suffered a lot
D
underwent some purification
E
required a lot of fire
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q31
Many untrustworthy students gives evasive answers to questions which they fully understand.
A
direct
B
outspoken
C
simple
D
truthful
E
clever
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q32
I shall travel to Lagos by …. Next week.
A
Air or with lorry
B
Aircraft or by road
C
Airways or by bus
D
Air or by road
E
Flight or by bus
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q32
The legislator has decided to play second fiddle after he had been walked out of the assembly for violating basic procedures of the House. This means that the legislator has decided to
A
oppose every motion in the House
B
support every motion in the House
C
condemn every motion
D
support the lead given by the others
E
become active in the house
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q32
Osyaku started playing football because he thought it would develop him physically
A
took up football
B
picked up football
C
returned football
D
took up with football
E
put in for football
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q32
The deafening noise of the two jet planes which flew across our compound yesterday made people fear that an assault on the country might be imminent
A
impending
B
ahead
C
remote
D
eminent
E
threatening
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q33
You can never get …. With stealing the presidential jet. You will be caught.
A
By
B
Away
C
Bye
D
Free
E
Scot free
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q33
Old customs die hard. This implies that old customs
A
cause a lot of hardship and death
B
must be stopped
C
never die out
D
cause hardship for younger people
E
tend to last for a long time
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q33
Once I have finished all my homework, I am permitted to watch television
A
I can only watch television at any time
B
I can only watch television after doing my homework
C
Television comes first, then homework second
D
I can only finish my homework after permission to watch television
E
after watching television I finished my homework
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q33
Disgruntled people are indifferent to any plans to rid the society of evil
A
different from
B
different about
C
in agreement with
D
interested in
E
opposed to
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q34
She got into trouble because she refused to listen to the …. given by her friends and relatives.
A
Many of the advice
B
Series of advices
C
Pieces of advices
D
Advice
E
Lots of advices [PAGE 85]
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q34
The convict said. he was tired of leading a dog's life. To lead a dog's life means to live
A
carelessly
B
in disgrace
C
in solitude
D
in misery
E
in poverty In the question below, choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q34
For all he cared, the game was a good as lost.
A
He did not care if the game was lost [PAGE 121]
B
He could not care less if the game was lost
C
He was almost certain that the game would be lost
D
He was afraid the game would be lost
E
The game was very good, and he cared very much about losing
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q34
the severity of the harmattan helped me to complete my writing assignment in record time because I had no choice but to lock my self-indoors
A
warmth [PAGE 140]
B
mildness
C
moderation
D
leniency
E
gentility
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q35 OK Answer: A
The armed robbers stabbed the driver …. the back
A
In
B
On
C
At
D
Inside
E
By
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q35 OK Answer: A
After the initial confusion, the Manager's suggestion brought .... to the depressed investors
A
a glitter of hope
B
a glimmer of hope
C
a sparkle of hope
D
a raise of hope
E
a shower of hope
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q35 OK Answer: A
The increase in transport fares deterred our club from planning an excursion this year
A
deferred
B
irritated
C
impelled
D
restricted
E
encouraged
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q36
I …... him before he came into the room.
A
Have seen
B
Have not
C
Used to see
D
See
E
Had seen
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q36
The farmer has bought the insecticide because he was bent on .... the insects in his farm.
A
exterminating
B
estimating
C
extenuating
D
extinguishing
E
exemplifying
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q36
In their desire to impress their friends and relatives, many young workers bite off more than they can chew in terms of financial obligations.
A
have more money than sense
B
eat more than they can digest properly
C
spend too much money on food
D
care too much for their relatives
E
take on more responsibility than they can afford
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q36
This card entitles you to attend the film show
A
disqualifies
B
discourages
C
disenchants
D
proclaims
E
satisfies
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q37 OK Answer: D
The young lady decided to ....
A
do away with the many advices given by her relatives
B
reject all the advices given by her relations
C
take to all the advice given by her relations
D
take to all the advices given by her relations
E
eject all the advice given by her relatives [PAGE 103]
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q37 OK Answer: D
All the efforts made to settle the quarrel were futile
A
successful
B
wicked
C
reasonable
D
remarkable
E
fruitless In the question below select the word opposite in meaning to the underlined:
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q37 OK Answer: D
This is an abridge edition of Oliver Twist
A
reprinted
B
enlarge
C
outdated
D
extinct
E
banned In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q38 OK Answer: E
You can go on; I …. what you are saying.
A
Am understanding
B
May be understanding
C
Was understanding
D
Will be understanding
E
Understand
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q38 OK Answer: E
Two ministers found it very difficult to get ....
A
through with each other in the cabinet
B
by with one another
C
through with one another
D
off from each other
E
on with each other
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q38 OK Answer: E
The new Inspector decide that the culprits should be brought to book
A
should have their names recorded in a book
B
should be brought before him to show whether they could read or not
C
should be booked
D
should be jailed
E
should be made to answer for their conduct
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q38 OK Answer: E
Victor will not attend the dinner party tonight; he is afraid of his own shadow
A
not in the mood
B
attending another party
C
scared of imaginary things
D
unhappy with is assigned role
E
unable to forget his fears
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q39 OK Answer: B
When we were coming back from the picnic last Friday, there …. on EKO bridge.
A
Were many traffics
B
Was much traffic
C
Were plenty traffic
D
Were lots of traffic
E
Was a few traffic
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q39 OK Answer: B
The School Board has placed an order for ....
A
all the furnitures and equipments required in the new schools
B
all the furniture and equipment required in the new schools
C
all of the furniture and equipments required in the new school
D
many of the furnitures and equipment required in the new school
E
many of the furnitures and equipments required in the new schools
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q39 OK Answer: B
The long straight trunk of the tree is ideal for roundwood used like railway sleepers, rafters and fence posts
A
best
B
perfect
C
most unsuitable
D
satisfactory
E
poor [PAGE 122]
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q39 OK Answer: B
Telling Ali to break his habit of coming to work late is like knocking your head against a brick wall
A
trying the impossible
B
asking him to beat you
C
making a fool of yourself
D
asking him to be your enemy
E
making him break down at work
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q40
I have refused to give him my pen because I don't want him to …... it again.
A
Loss
B
Loose
C
Lose
D
Lost
E
Lend
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q40
On his way back the boy ran into a long procession of men, women and children in ....
A
white beautiful exceedingly flowing gowns
B
exceedingly flowing white beautiful gowns
C
exceedingly beautiful white flowing gowns
D
white flowing exceedingly beautiful gowns
E
flowing exceedingly white beautiful gowns
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q40
The manager often quarrels with his staff because he goes around with a chip on his shoulder
A
deformed shoulder [PAGE 141]
B
readiness to be angered
C
look of contempt
D
an air of superiority
E
search of gossip
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q41 OK Answer: D
We were all delighted when the beautiful lady in our house …... a bouncing baby boy.
A
Delivered
B
Born
C
Brought forth
D
Gave birth to
E
Gave bath to [PAGE 86]
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q41 OK Answer: D
The proprietors should be blamed for a deplorable condition in the nursery schools …….
A
isn't it
B
shouldn't they
C
should they
D
is it
E
shouldn't it
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q41 OK Answer: D
My uncle told me, 'I have a large house and you are welcome to the protection it offers'. O my uncle told me that ......
A
he had a large house, and you are welcome to the protection it offers
B
he have a large house, and I was welcome to the protection it offered
C
had a large house and he was welcomed to the protection it offers
D
he had a large house, and I was welcome to the protection it offered
E
he has a large house, and I am welcome to the protection it offers
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q41 OK Answer: D
The new employees is so humble and friendly that he will soon make himself popular
A
welcomed and accepted
B
hated
C
estranged
D
rejected
E
a personal friend [PAGE 142]
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q42
Always remember to …... the lights before leaving the room.
A
Put off
B
Blow off
C
Off
D
Put out
E
Switch off
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q42
I could not believe that our team .... the match after being in the lead for most of the match
A
to lose
B
lost
C
will be losing
D
losing
E
loosen
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q42
The manager said that unless the employees worked harder the factory would have to be closed. The manager said that ....
A
the employees were not working hard, and so the factory would be closed
B
the employees should not close early so that they could produce more
C
the factory was not productive because the employees were lazy
D
the factory would be shut if the employees did not increase their output
E
the factory was closed because the employees did not work hard enough
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q42
he took exception to Ezenwa's remark
A
was delighted at
B
was excited by
C
got demoralized by
D
objected to
E
was perplexed by
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q43
The head of Department is away to Murtala Mohammed Airport and has asked Dr. Haruna to stand .... for him
A
out
B
in
C
on
D
across
E
about [PAGE 104]
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q43
The student who went home without an exit has apologized .... his misconduct
A
on
B
at
C
to
D
for
E
about
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q43
Kelechi hardly ever falls sick
A
most often
B
very seldom
C
sometimes
D
frequently
E
occasionally
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q44 OK Answer: A
The wicked boy threw a stone at the bird smashing …. two legs.
A
Its
B
It's
C
It
D
Is
E
Its'
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q44 OK Answer: A
The commission was set up to enquire .... the general conditions of child abuse in such institution
A
at
B
from
C
after
D
before
E
into
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q44 OK Answer: A
The man has atoned .... his sins
A
upon
B
on
C
for
D
at
E
against
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q44 OK Answer: A
The gallant soldiers met their Waterloo at Philippi
A
victory
B
trouble
C
defeat
D
happiest period
E
enemy
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q45
When the policemen received …. about the hideout of the armed robbers, they went there in full force to arrest them.
A
Full informations
B
All the necessary informations
C
Some informations
D
An information
E
Full information
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q45
We hold that the nation, both in its public and private sectors .... the best consultancy service and advice in all its endeavors
A
deserve
B
deserving
C
deserves
D
are deserving
E
richly deserve
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q45
The Headmaster was interviewed in connection .... the expansion project
A
to
B
with
C
for
D
about [PAGE 123]
E
at
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q45
It is futile trying to make bricks without straw
A
fertile
B
important
C
fragile
D
vain
E
bad
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q46 OK Answer: B
On such an important …. all the guests were expected to be at their best.
A
Occassion
B
Occasion
C
Ocassion
D
Ocasion
E
Occation
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q46 OK Answer: B
The situation has deteriorated sharply and relations between the two countries may soon be ....
A
removed
B
broken
C
withdrawn
D
eliminated
E
deferred
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q46 OK Answer: B
What do you want me to do now? I'm .... withdrawing and keeping quiet
A
for
B
with
C
up
D
off
E
on
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q47
Chike, who plays in the first eleven, is an expert …. dribbling
A
For
B
By
C
At
D
With
E
On
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q47
One of the men .... round the lawn three times every evening
A
use to run
B
are use to run
C
is used to running
D
are used to run
E
are used to running
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q47
I am looking .... seeing your family.
A
ahead at
B
forward to
C
forward on
D
for to
E
ahead to
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q48 OK Answer: B
Musa asked Asmau what she …. Since, he last saw her.
A
Has been doing
B
Had been doing
C
Has done
D
Was doing
E
Might be doing
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q48 OK Answer: B
The problems of Nigeria's worsening economy seem to have .... an immediate solution
A
defined
B
defied
C
rejected
D
rewarded
E
retained
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q48 OK Answer: B
These folktales have been handed ...... from generation to generation
A
in
B
over
C
down
D
up
E
across
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q48 OK Answer: B
Little Ugochi has a bicycle which is in marvelous condition
A
need of a tune
B
excellent
C
questionable
D
unstable
E
working
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q49
The violent storm that occurred on Easter Monday destroyed many houses and caused …. in Lagos generally.
A
Heavy damages
B
Much damage
C
Several damages
D
Plenty damages [PAGE 87]
E
Many damages
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q49
This conference is designed to enable delegates .... their personal interest with specialist in various fields
A
to discuss about
B
discussing
C
to discuss
D
for discussing
E
by discussing
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q49
John arrived at the airport on time but he could not get .... the plane
A
into
B
on
C
in
D
to enter
E
to
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q49
The lecturer maintained his usual good humor in spite of the cat-calls and rude behavior of his students
A
provoked
B
obtained
C
kept
D
lost
E
improved [PAGE 143]
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q50
Would you mind …. the door, please?
A
To shut
B
To be shutting
C
Shutting
D
To have been shutting
E
To have shut
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q50
The car owner does not think about the .... of his vehicle and the other payments involved in owning it [PAGE 105]
A
transportation
B
depreciation
C
calculation
D
appreciation
E
association
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q50
The young lovers first met .... the university of Ibadan Havana Night dance
A
in
B
at
C
in course of
D
on
E
inside
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q50
The class as a whole will have a lecture on scarce commodities tomorrow.
A
argument
B
deliberation
C
dispute
D
conference
E
talk
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q51 OK Answer: E
The angry woman shouted and cursed in language .... shocking for words
A
very
B
far
C
so
D
quite
E
too
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q51 OK Answer: E
The very moment she .... her folly, she will come back to apologize
A
realized
B
is realizing
C
will realize
D
has realized
E
realizes
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q51 OK Answer: E
I have not seen my housemaster .... the beginning of this session
A
from
B
in
C
for
D
at
E
since [PAGE 124]
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q51 OK Answer: E
Many states practice the ideals of democracy
A
government by election
B
government by representative
C
government by civilians
D
government by all the people
E
oligarchy
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q52 OK Answer: B
The evidence of all the accused persons .... by the judge sitting at No 2 Assizes last week.
A
were disbelieved
B
was disbelieved
C
is disbelieved
D
are disbelieved
E
has been disbelieved
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q52 OK Answer: B
The lazy candidate suggested that it ....
A
is time we do away with JAMB
B
was time we do away with JAMB
C
is time we did away with JAMB
D
was time we did away with JAMB
E
is time we are done away with JAMB
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q52 OK Answer: B
The chairman of the state school board has advised students to desist ...... blackmailing college authorities
A
from
B
in
C
on
D
against
E
by
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q52 OK Answer: B
He lost his voice momentarily
A
in moment
B
in a split second
C
for a brief period of time
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q53 OK Answer: E
There are puddles in the road. It ....
A
rains
B
will be raining
C
had to rain
D
must rain
E
must have been raining
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q53 OK Answer: E
I do not want the light in my room .... when asleep
A
turned off
B
turn off
C
to run out
D
turned out
E
turned in
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q53 OK Answer: E
The most stupid boy in the class passed the examination contrary .... the expectation of others
A
upon
B
from
C
on
D
to
E
with
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q54 OK Answer: C
By next June he .... four novels
A
will write
B
is writing
C
will have written
D
had written
E
has written
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q54 OK Answer: C
I have applied for .... on the campus and almost certain I shall get it
A
acommodation
B
accommondation
C
accomodation
D
acomoddation
E
accommodation
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q54 OK Answer: C
The principal remarked that it was the high standard of discipline that was instrumental .... the high percentage of passes in the school
A
upon
B
to
C
with
D
on
E
in
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q54 OK Answer: C
I am yet to write the penultimate paragraph of my essay
A
last but one
B
third to the last
C
second
D
concluding
E
introductory
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q55 OK Answer: D
Do come tonight, but don't expect me to speak to you because I .... an interesting programme on television when you arrive
A
am watching
B
watch
C
watched
D
shall be watching
E
have watched [PAGE 88]
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q55 OK Answer: D
The dead body of the armed robber has ... in the street for three days
A
laid
B
lain
C
layed
D
lied
E
lay
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q55 OK Answer: D
She wounded the man ... the back with her knitting needle
A
on
B
in
C
at
D
by
E
upon
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q55 OK Answer: D
One hindrance to an orderly economic development of the country is large scale fraud and corruption
A
difficult
B
disturbance
C
reason
D
obstacle
E
ritual [PAGE 144]
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q56 OK Answer: B
.... any good films lately?
A
You would like to see
B
Have you seen
C
Are you going to see
D
Would you see
E
You are seeing
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q56 OK Answer: B
Candidates who are not accustomed to .... fast will find it difficult to finish this paper
A
write [PAGE 106]
B
have written
C
be writing
D
writing
E
having written
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q56 OK Answer: B
It took the father many days to get .... the untimely death if his son
A
off
B
over
C
by
D
through
E
across
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q56 OK Answer: B
Stephen was blamed for leaving his door ajar during the heavy rainfall.
A
unlocked
B
unbolted
C
open
D
keyless
E
locked
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q57
His hair needs ....
A
to cut
B
to have cut
C
being cut
D
to be cutting
E
cutting
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q57
Do you mind .... another minute or two?
A
to wait
B
wait
C
waiting
D
having awaited
E
being awaited
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q57
While the worshippers closed their eyes in prayer, a thief made .... the collection
A
out
B
away
C
up
D
by
E
through
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q57
If people don't want to play the game according to the rule, that is their business
A
their business will suffer
B
it is not their fault
C
they should blame others for it
D
other people will take over their business
E
they will have themselves to blame
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q58 OK Answer: A
.... fewer strikes since the profit-sharing schemes were introduced.
A
There have been
B
There are
C
There were
D
There are going to be
E
There was
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q58 OK Answer: A
We shall offer a good job to a ... to register guests in the Central Hotel
A
waiter
B
watchman
C
cashier
D
receptionist
E
cleaner
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q58 OK Answer: A
There is no doubt that every lady takes great pride .... her appearance. [PAGE 125]
A
with
B
in
C
at
D
on
E
about
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q58 OK Answer: A
Nigeria, like most other African countries is predominantly agricultural
A
mainly
B
certainly
C
entirely
D
undoubtedly
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q59 OK Answer: B
Everybody hates .... kept waiting
A
be
B
being
C
to be
D
for being
E
in being
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q59 OK Answer: B
I've lived .... this street .... ten years.
A
at, since
B
for, during
C
on, for
D
on, from
E
in, for
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q59 OK Answer: B
If you keep playing with this door handle, it will get ....
A
loose
B
lose
C
lost
D
lossing
E
loosed
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q59 OK Answer: B
Despite increasingly punitive laws against hemp smoking, it is still rising at an alarming rate.
A
devastating
B
exemplary
C
barbaric
D
severe
E
satisfactory.
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q60 OK Answer: C
I am not used to .... on the left
A
drive
B
having driven
C
driving
D
have driven
E
being driving
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q60 OK Answer: C
North Africa is .... than Northern Europe.
A
hotter
B
more hot
C
more hotter
D
the hottest
E
hot
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q60 OK Answer: C
'Have you given the patient his medicine?' The doctor asked the nurse ....
A
if you had given the patient his medicine?
B
had you given the patient his medicine?
C
have you given the patient his medicine?
D
if she had given the patient his medicine
E
if the patient is given his medicine
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q60 OK Answer: C
The senate postponed the meeting the meeting indefinitely
A
for a short time
B
for six months
C
definitely
D
without fizzing a date
E
for several months
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q61
What made you ... that?
A
have said
B
to say
C
saying
D
said
E
say
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q61
I .... a lot when I was a student
A
used travelling
B
was used to travel
C
used to travel
D
used travel
E
was used to travelling
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q61
I was seriously disappointed when the .... between the two teams ended in a goalless draw.
A
march
B
marsch
C
match
D
mash
E
martch [PAGE 126]
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q61
You have been asked to change your laissez-faire attitude to work
A
stupid
B
care-free
C
careful
D
serious
E
responsible
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q62 OK Answer: A
F: Can I clean the old engine inn the sitting room? T: I would rather …… it in the garage. [PAGE 89]
A
you cleaned
B
you are cleaning
C
you clean
D
you will clean
E
didn't clean
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q62 OK Answer: A
I wish I .... your age
A
to be
B
were
C
to have been [PAGE 107]
D
would be
E
could be
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q62 OK Answer: A
Children's clothes have to be strong to stand .... rough use
A
with
B
in through
C
in for
D
up to
E
up for
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q62 OK Answer: A
Since his father's death, Osita has not been able to cope with the tasks of a family head
A
perform adequately
B
tolerate
C
accept
D
assess properly
E
manage [PAGE 145]
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q63
Radium .... Maria Sklodowska Curie.
A
discovered
B
is discovering
C
has discovered
D
was discovered by
E
had been discovered by
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q63
I am looking forward to ...... you
A
seeing
B
see
C
have seen
D
will see
E
be see
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q63
Shall I make the cheque .... you or to your firm?
A
in for
B
up with
C
in with
D
up for
E
out to From the alternatives provided in the question below select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence:
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q63
My spell in the university was an unmitigated disaster
A
an unavoidable
B
a painful
C
a regrettable
D
an unqualified
E
an unfortunate
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q64
His English was so good that he .... for an Englishman
A
took
B
is taken
C
was taken
D
has taken
E
is taking
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q64
I can't afford another loan, I have .... money left in my account
A
a few
B
a little
C
little
D
few
E
some
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q64
The hotel .... is at Wurno Road.
A
which I am staying
B
in where I am staying
C
that I am staying
D
at which I am staying
E
I stay
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q64
To be above board is to be
A
afloat
B
on top of a plank
C
above suspicion
D
raised above a board
E
the chairman of a board
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q65 OK Answer: E
If you .... me that you had run out of petrol, I would have given you some.
A
were to tell
B
tell
C
have told
D
would tell
E
had told
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q65 OK Answer: E
I told you, you would miss the bus. You .... left home earlier
A
can't have
B
must have
C
will have
D
should have
E
had to have
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q65 OK Answer: E
.... the main points of the lectures given by the Director of the institute
A
Those were
B
That was
C
There were
D
This was
E
That is
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q65 OK Answer: E
It is sheer foolhardiness for unarmed policemen to pursue armed robbers
A
nonsense
B
bravery
C
foolishness
D
stupidity
E
foolish risk taking
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q66 OK Answer: D
X: How do you want to be paid? In cash or by cheque? Y: They asked him .... in cash or by cheque
A
how he wanted to be paid
B
whether he wanted to be paid
C
how he wants the money
D
how to pay
E
how did he want to be paid
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q66 OK Answer: D
I always prefer the theatre .... the cinema
A
than
B
then
C
on top of
D
before
E
to
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q66 OK Answer: D
I am sure that my mother will not find out. She is so .... that she will accept anything I tell her
A
credible
B
credulous
C
creditable
D
incredible
E
incredulous
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q66 OK Answer: D
Bankole was a man given to much wine
A
pushed to
B
taken over by
C
addicted to
D
forced to
E
afflicted by
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q67 OK Answer: B
S: I translated the story into Hausa for him T: You …... have translated. He knows the Hausa very well
A
mustn't
B
needn't
C
can't
D
wouldn't
E
couldn't
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q67 OK Answer: B
He acts ...... he were a manager
A
like
B
such as
C
such
D
as
E
as if
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q67 OK Answer: B
The officer refused to be taken in by the report given by the private
A
won over
B
drawn in
C
overtaken
D
deceived
E
involved
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q68 OK Answer: D
Can you buy African souvenirs in any other shops? OR .... can you buy African souvenirs?
A
What place [PAGE 90]
B
Which place
C
Where
D
Where else
E
Wherever
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q68 OK Answer: D
Don't .... the teacher that he .... that?
A
tell, said
B
say, tells
C
talk, spoke
D
speak, talked
E
tell, told [PAGE 108]
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q68 OK Answer: D
If only I ...... insured! But I wasn't. Now I have to pay a lot of money
A
am
B
have been
C
had been
D
would be
E
was to be
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q68 OK Answer: D
The principal advised the boy to come to grip with himself if he wanted to do well at the end of his course.
A
criticized himself
B
master his difficulties
C
learn to be obedient
D
behave himself
E
fight with himself
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q69 OK Answer: E
Put .... your watch, it is half an hour fast.
A
away
B
up
C
on
D
forward
E
back
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q69 OK Answer: E
He is very tired. He really is .... staying up late
A
getting used to
B
not used to
C
got used to
D
used to
E
being used to
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q69 OK Answer: E
Do you mind if I wait for the reply? I'd rather you ...... again tomorrow
A
called
B
will call
C
can call
D
call
E
were calling
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q69 OK Answer: E
The judge came down heavily on the accused person in his judgement
A
crashed heavily
B
fell down headlong
C
descended upon heavily
D
impose a stiff penalty
E
crash-landed on
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q70 OK Answer: B
You look very tired, a cup of tea will .... you some good!
A
make
B
do
C
give
D
set
E
put
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q70 OK Answer: B
He has only ordered some lettuce and tea. He …... on a diet. He is a bit too fat
A
can't be
B
needn't be
C
must be
D
mustn't be
E
shouldn't be
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q70 OK Answer: B
Olu: How do you want the money in cash or in traveler's cheques? Ali: Beg your pardon? Olu: I was asking you how .... the money? [PAGE 127]
A
do you want
B
you want
C
you wanted
D
you are wanting
E
did you want
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q70 OK Answer: B
Employees have been urged to desist from witch-hunting and character assassination
A
commanded to stop hunting witches
B
ordered to stop assassinating witches
C
entreated not to accuse individuals unjustly and malicious
D
informed to resist witch-hunters and character assassins
E
urged to desist from barbaric acts [PAGE 146]
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q71
When he was knocked on the head, he fell to the ground ....
A
collapsed
B
fainted
C
unconscious
D
conscious
E
noisily
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q71
Had she known he was a highway robber she would not have married him. This means
A
she married him before she knew he was a robber
B
she knew he was a robber when she married him
C
she did not marry him because she was a robber
D
she refused to marry the man when she knew he was a robber
E
she was a robber marrying a highway robber
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q71
The young man looked carefully at the long document, but he couldn't make .... what it meant.
A
up
B
out
C
off
D
through
E
do
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q71
The government should stop white elephant projects
A
projects in which white men kill elephants
B
projects in which white elephants are used
C
projects for painting some elephants white
D
high-cost projects with low utility values
E
low-cost projects with high utility values
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q72 OK Answer: B
There was a loud bang .... we thought it was the television, but it wasn't
A
at last
B
at first
C
at least
D
at the moment
E
at present
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q72 OK Answer: B
Jide is being forced to go to Lagos tomorrow. This means that Jide
A
will go to Lagos
B
must go to Lagos
C
wishes to go to Lagos
D
is going to Lagos
E
goes to Lagos
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q72 OK Answer: B
Mary goes to school .... bus
A
in
B
on
C
with
D
through
E
by [PAGE 147]
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q73 OK Answer: E
Plans for a rise in production .... through when a strike started
A
went
B
came
C
set
D
carried
E
fell
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q73 OK Answer: E
It is sheer fantasy to believe that there could never be a miscalculation by any nation that has atomic weapons. Fantasy means
A
dream
B
hope
C
nonsense
D
joke
E
stupidity
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q73 OK Answer: E
Give me a minute to think I can't remember the answer ....
A
out of hand
B
ahead
C
off hand
D
to hand
E
off head
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q73 OK Answer: E
The loud noise in the neighborhood attracted people who stared .... the thief
A
at
B
about
C
with
D
on
E
over
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q74 OK Answer: A
She used to be very untidy but she has grown ... it now
A
out of
B
from
C
without [PAGE 91]
D
away with
E
by
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q74 OK Answer: A
The ingenious scheme of the robber broke down because of the efficiency of the police officer. Ingenious here means
A
suspicious
B
ambitious
C
deceitful
D
clever [PAGE 109]
E
stupid Select the wrongly spelt word from the options below:
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q74 OK Answer: A
The government suffered a .... when they lost two by-elections.
A
check
B
set-back
C
hindrance
D
disturbance
E
recession
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q74 OK Answer: A
The students unrest resulted .... the expulsion of the ringleaders
A
to
B
in
C
from
D
with
E
by
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q75
In the past 20 years, many patients .... by the doctors in the specialist hospital.
A
are treated
B
were loved to treated
C
have been treated
D
treated
E
have treated
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q75
Our Literature Master said that he would show us a film on Macbeth. The film will ....
A
worth seeing
B
worth seeing it
C
be worth to see
D
be worth seeing
E
be worthy seeing [PAGE 128]
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q75
The lawyer insisted .... the full payment of his charge
A
with
B
in
C
for
D
at
E
on
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q76 OK Answer: D
The catering manageress saw to it that the morning meal .... by 07.00 hours everyday
A
is prepared
B
used to prepare
C
has been prepared
D
was prepared
E
used to be prepared Choose the word or phrase from the option A-E which has the nearest in meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentence:
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q76 OK Answer: D
Little children are usually afraid .... thunder,
A
about
B
for
C
of
D
with
E
at
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q77
It .... so hard that all the cars have stopped moving.
A
rains
B
will rain
C
is raining
D
was raining
E
might rain
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q77
The principal went to buy some …... for the physics laboratory
A
equipment
B
pieces of equipment
C
equipments
D
items of equipment
E
list of equipment
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q78 OK Answer: B
When next I come to see you, you ... in your new home.
A
are already living
B
will already be living
C
will already live
D
will have lived
E
have already been living
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q78 OK Answer: B
There is not .... sense in what that politician has just said
A
many
B
plenty
C
lot of
D
much
E
big
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q78 OK Answer: B
Wherever the leader went people struggled to catch a .... of him
A
look
B
view
C
glimpse
D
portrait
E
picture
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q78 OK Answer: B
The principal advised that we pursue this case cautiously, otherwise we are bound to be taken .... by Ada's lies
A
away
B
out
C
in
D
off
E
on
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q79 OK Answer: A
.... to your birthday party in September?
A
May I come
B
Will I come
C
Would I come
D
Might I come
E
Shall I come
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q79 OK Answer: A
He .... the book to the library last week
A
has returned
B
had returned
C
was returning
D
returned
E
was to be returning
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q79 OK Answer: A
The …... in an attempt to please the workers promised to provide …... for them as soon as possible
A
committee/accommodation
B
committee/accommodation
C
committee/accomodation
D
committee/accommodation
E
committee/accomondation [PAGE 129]
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q79 OK Answer: A
I am very sorry .... to attend the meeting yesterday
A
for failure
B
in failing
C
to have failed
D
to fail
E
for failing
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q80 OK Answer: C
The minister hit on a plan to retain his post after many months of lobbying
A
beat a plan
B
drew up a plan
C
discovered a plan [PAGE 92]
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q80 OK Answer: C
The candidate made .... at the village square a day before the election
A
a sermon
B
an address
C
a eulogy [PAGE 110]
D
a lecture
E
a speech
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q80 OK Answer: C
I meant ... a pencil but there was no one .... there.
A
buying/selling
B
to buy/to sell
C
buying/to sell
D
buy/to sell
E
to buy/selling
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q80 OK Answer: C
When you are faced with an examination of this nature, endeavor to keep your mind .... the job and not be distracted for one moment
A
at
B
in
C
for
D
on
E
to [PAGE 148]
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q81
The students decided to go without breakfast in order to save money for the needy. They decided to
A
travel and leave their breakfast at home
B
go outside for breakfast
C
go for launch rather than breakfast
D
forgo breakfast
E
reject breakfast
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q81
The policeman was sent to .... the allegation made by the man
A
investigate
B
examine
C
probe
D
enquire
E
observe
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q81
Mrs. Okoro .... in this school since 1975.
A
taught
B
is teaching
C
was teaching
D
teaches
E
has been teaching
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q81
It all depended on what ....
A
does he want
B
he wants
C
he does want
D
he wanted
E
did he want
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q82 OK Answer: B
Ekwensi's account with the Naira bank is in the red. His account
A
was written in red ink
B
is overdrawn
C
is in danger
D
is special
E
is heavy
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q82 OK Answer: B
'To be in the red', is to be
A
in debt
B
rich
C
a socialist
D
red
E
dressed in red
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q82 OK Answer: B
The Governor has .... to the people on many occasions
A
broadcast
B
been broadcast
C
broadcasted
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q82 OK Answer: B
Samuel: would you please come here. John? John: No, I'm busy .... in my farm
A
I am working
B
I'm working
C
I am to work
D
I shall have worked
E
I go to work
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q83
He is traveling tomorrow.
A
He may travel tomorrow
B
He will travel tomorrow
C
He has to travel tomorrow
D
He should travel tomorrow
E
He can travel tomorrow
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q83
'To beat down the price' is to
A
flog the price
B
reduce the price
C
beat the salesman
D
attack the seller
E
control the price
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q83
Paulina arrived late, she ...... the right route
A
cannot have taken
B
could not have taking
C
cannot take
D
could not had taken
E
could not have taken
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q83
My colleagues .... before I arrived
A
started writing
B
wrote
C
had started writing
D
have written
E
have been writing
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q84 OK Answer: B
He should be able to do it alone.
A
He would be able to do it alone
B
He ought to be able to do it alone
C
He may be able to do it alone
D
He has to be able to do it alone
E
He will do it alone
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q84 OK Answer: B
'To ask after a friend' is to
A
Ask questions about the friend
B
inquire about the friend's welfare
C
go after the friend
D
like the friend
E
take after the friend
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q84 OK Answer: B
.... the medicine, he asked his daughter to take it according to the doctor's prescription.
A
Having to buy
B
Having bought
C
Having been bought
D
Having being bought
E
Having buy
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q84 OK Answer: B
After the team had conceded two goals, their enthusiasm ....
A
was beginning to wane
B
was waning
C
began to wane
D
had begun to wane
E
had ben waning
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q85 OK Answer: A
He will smoke continuously when he is depressed
A
He smokes continuously whenever he is depressed
B
He intends to smoke continuously whenever he is depressed
C
He wishes to smoke continuously when he is depressed
D
He may smoke continuously when he is depressed
E
He can smoke continuously when he is depressed
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q85 OK Answer: A
'An open secret' means
A
a fact that is very secret
B
an open matter
C
a secret known to everybody
D
a confidential matter
E
a secret told in the open air
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q85 OK Answer: A
It was a funny episode, so I …...
A
can't help to laugh
B
couldn't help laugh
C
couldn't help laughing
D
couldn't help to laugh
E
can't help laughing
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q85 OK Answer: A
The Government .... the initial value of the hotel complex at ten million naira
A
costed
B
had cost
C
had valued
D
had constructed
E
has costed
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q86 OK Answer: D
Shade is to come home tomorrow
A
Shade is planning to come home tomorrow
B
Shade may come home tomorrow
C
Shade wants to come home tomorrow
D
Shade is expected to come home tomorrow [PAGE 93]
E
Shade wish to come home tomorrow
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q86 OK Answer: D
'To put something aside' is to
A
put it by one's side
B
put it in a side pocket for future use
C
keep something for some special purpose In the question below which of the following options express the same idea as the one in quotes? [PAGE 111] In the question below choose the phrase or word which best completes the meaning of each sentence:
D
keep in safety
E
protect it
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q86 OK Answer: D
By the end of this year I ...... twenty books
A
read
B
would have read
C
will read
D
have read
E
am reading
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q86 OK Answer: D
James .... reminding that not all that glitters is gold.
A
needs
B
need
C
needing
D
need's
E
need to
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q87 OK Answer: A
John must be happy today
A
I am sure John is happy today
B
John is happy today
C
I hope John is happy today
D
It is possible John is Happy today
E
John maybe happy today
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q87 OK Answer: A
One of the .... during the football match led to a fight between the teams
A
incidence
B
incidences
C
incidents
D
occasions
E
linesman
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q87 OK Answer: A
Leonard: We went to a hotel and had a very good dinner for N1.00. Geoffrey: You .... a very good dinner if you paid N1.00
A
must had had
B
needn't have had
C
couldn't have had
D
had to have
E
have had
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q87 OK Answer: A
The dull students took correspondence course as a means .... his standard in the class
A
to improve
B
for improving
C
of improving
D
by improving
E
to improving [PAGE 149]
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q88 OK Answer: E
He used to play tennis, but he doesn't ....
A
as of now
B
any longer
C
again
D
presently
E
since
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q88 OK Answer: E
Evelyn: I've submitted eight copies. Joseph: You .... eight. Three would have been enough
A
can't have submitted
B
couldn't have submitted
C
didn't need to submit
D
needn't have submitted [PAGE 130]
E
must have submitted
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q88 OK Answer: E
The boy thought that driving a car was not .... dangerous than riding a bicycle
A
so very
B
particularly
C
very
D
any more
E
any
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q89 OK Answer: D
The general promised the soldier would go back to the barracks
A
barricade
B
army
C
military training school
D
soldiers' quarters
E
civilian quarters
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q89 OK Answer: D
He was .... he had no time to eat
A
so busy that
B
very busy
C
very busy that
D
too busy that
E
busy that
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q89 OK Answer: D
The present wanton display of riches .... morality of our society
A
will be affecting
B
are affecting
C
is affecting
D
was affecting
E
had been affecting
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q90 OK Answer: C
My mother has refused to come to live in Lagos because she prefers the tranquil life in the village to the hurly burly of the city.
A
free
B
prosperous
C
peaceful
D
decent
E
happy
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q90 OK Answer: C
It had been raining before the match started, ...?
A
isn't it
B
hasn't it
C
hadn't it
D
wasn't it
E
is it
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q90 OK Answer: C
The market women ... profit ranges from thirty fifty percent are making .... difficult for the ordinary people
A
for who/ to live
B
for whom/ lives
C
by whose/ living
D
whose/ life
E
whose/ leaving
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q90 OK Answer: C
Very few students have satisfactory .... these days because the student population has increased tremendously
A
acommondation
B
accomodation
C
accommodation
D
acommoddation
E
acommodation
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q91 OK Answer: D
Most of the time my Boss tells cock and bull stories
A
costly
B
unreasonable
C
clever
D
untrue
E
funny
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q91 OK Answer: D
The mechanic said that he …... mend my car before Saturday
A
can't
B
couldn't
C
can't be able to
D
couldn't be able to
E
wouldn't be able to
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q91 OK Answer: D
Town authorities have put up a railing in front of the exit .... people .... out of the stadium and straight across the road
A
prevent rush/ dashing
B
preventing/ rushing to dash
C
to prevent/ rushing dashing
D
to prevent/ rush dash
E
to prevent/ to rush dash [PAGE 131]
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q91 OK Answer: D
The old politicians were discredited because they tried to .... the people's ignorance
A
cash in on
B
catch in with
C
catch in on
D
cash in with
E
cash in by
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q92 OK Answer: A
My friend will hate his uncle forever because he left him in the lurch in his hour of need
A
Abandoned him
B
punished him
C
disrespect him
D
disinherited him
E
despised him [PAGE 94]
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q92 OK Answer: A
There was a fire in the market last week which resulted ...... a terrible destruction of property
A
in
B
to
C
from
D
into [PAGE 112]
E
with
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q92 OK Answer: A
Someone .... the radio cassette since 6 p.m. I wish he .... turn it off
A
has been playing/ would
B
is playing/ would
C
played/ will
D
has played/ should
E
plays/ will
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q92 OK Answer: A
The plane overshot the .... in a minor accident.
A
railway
B
hanger
C
tarmac
D
run way
E
road
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q93 OK Answer: A
When you go to a foreign country to study, you will discover that life is not always a bed of roses.
A
as pleasant as one thought
B
a bed without roses
C
an unmitigated disappointment
D
as expected
E
uncomfortable
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q93 OK Answer: A
At the end of the month we .... each other for five years
A
would know
B
should have known
C
should be knowing
D
would have been
E
used to know
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q93 OK Answer: A
If the armed robbers ... caught, they would have been lynched.
A
would be
B
have been
C
are
D
were
E
had been
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q93 OK Answer: A
The single .... was enough to spoil a whole lifetime of good living
A
occurence
B
ocurence
C
occurrence
D
occurrense
E
ocurrence
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q94 OK Answer: E
The body is sensitive to changes in velocity which, if too sudden ....
A
consciousness may be lost
B
it may lose consciousness
C
one may become unconscious
D
may cause loss of consciousness
E
may lose consciousness In the question below select the option which best express the meaning of the phrase or word underlined:
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q94 OK Answer: E
Had he known that it would rain, he .... his umbrella with him.
A
would have taking
B
was going to take
C
would be taking
D
would have taken
E
would take
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q94 OK Answer: E
The thief ran ... luck when the policeman running after him caught up with him and knocked him down
A
into
B
with
C
of
D
out of
E
off
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q95 OK Answer: A
There is an end - of - session party tonight but Sola hasn't finished her term paper. She's unlikely to come
A
I doubt whether she will come
B
She will likely come
C
It isn't unlikely her to come
D
She doesn't like coming to party
E
there is a small possibility that she might come
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q95 OK Answer: A
The thought of his admission to the university keyed Olu up to state of great excitement
A
stimulated Olu
B
ushered Olu
C
opened Olu
D
frightened Olu
E
allowed Olu
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q95 OK Answer: A
Omeime was taking his dog for a walk when the dog suddenly .... from its chain and escaped
A
broke through
B
broke lose
C
broke even
D
broke loose
E
broke away
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q95 OK Answer: A
Whilst the thief was .... the passengers, he kept apologizing for the inconvenience he was causing them
A
robbing [PAGE 150]
B
rubbing
C
robing
D
rubbing
E
robbed
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q96 OK Answer: B
After a careful review of Adamu's last examination result, the principal concluded that his performance left much to be desired
A
was very unsatisfactory
B
was very satisfactory
C
was extremely desirable
D
was very brilliant
E
was extremely commendable
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q96 OK Answer: B
After we had taken our share, we shall give to them
A
their
B
their's
C
theirs
D
there
E
there's
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q97
While most of our recently elected legislators are living a life of affluence and ostentation the vast majority of those who elected them into office are unhappy
A
influence
B
pleasure
C
poverty
D
happiness
E
consequence
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q97
The president stood his ground because the committee member would not be persuaded to arrive at a compromised on the issue being debated
A
yield his position
B
shifted his position
C
maintained his position
D
defended his position
E
resisted his position
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q97
I was still sleeping when the national news ... this morning
A
were broadcast
B
were broadcasted
C
was broadcast
D
was broadcasted
E
were being broadcasted
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q97
the court ordered the lorry driver to pay for the .... to my car
A
damages
B
heavy damages
C
destruction
D
many damages
E
damage
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q98 OK Answer: A
It is generally believed that misers are not loved by many
A
spendthrifts
B
spenders
C
hoarders
D
savers
E
thieves [PAGE 95]
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q98 OK Answer: A
The take home pay for many workers is such that they can hardly make both ends meet
A
live an honest live
B
finish their schedule of work [PAGE 113]
C
keep two jobs at a time
D
live within their income
E
live on both ends
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q98 OK Answer: A
Each of the contestants .... a chance to win
A
has
B
have
C
get
D
gets
E
take
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q98 OK Answer: A
Journalists always collect and publish ....
A
informations
B
an information
C
some information
D
information
E
much information
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q99 OK Answer: D
My brother's primary school foundation was solid and this affected his secondary education
A
sound
B
sordid
C
shaky
D
weak
E
uneventful
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q99 OK Answer: D
When kerosine was poured on the fire, the effect was instantaneous
A
momentary
B
momentous
C
amazing
D
terrifying
E
immediate
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q99 OK Answer: D
I gave the book to the library attendant ... I think works in the evenings
A
whom
B
whose
C
which
D
who
E
of whom
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q99 OK Answer: D
He received a pat .... the back for his brilliant success in the examination
A
by
B
at
C
in
D
on
E
for
Use of English JAMB 1982 Q100 OK Answer: E
He received a pat ……. the back for his brilliant success in the examination
A
by
B
at
C
in
D
on
E
for