1990

JAMB Use of English 1990 past questions

162 questions from the 1990 JAMB UTME Use of English paper. Free, with answers where available.

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Use of English JAMB 1990 Q1
The young men of Emopa would hunt for elephants because
A
they are among the few Africans that hunt lions with a spear
B
matured/mature
C
mature/matured
D
matured/matured.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q1
The young are not listening to their elders because
A
they never have
B
their parents nag constantly
C
they are permanently deaf
D
they appear to be going deaf.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q2
The legend that the lions were invulnerable was confirmed by the fact that
A
the local Emopa petitioned a ‘holy man' to come and exorcize the spirits
B
many famous hunters had tried without success in the past to kill the lions
C
the ‘holy man' failed in his bid to exorcise the spirits
D
brave as the Emopa are, the lions completely overawed them.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q2
‘Just as nagging parents have long suspected implies that the parents suspected' that
A
their children did not listen to them
B
children could not hear properly after listening to amplified music
C
otologists were always right
D
children were disobedient because they did not listen to their parents.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q3
The lions played the game of ‘baw' because
A
they wanted to raid a village
B
it was a popular game of unknown antiquity played all over Africa
C
they want to decide whether to go on a raid or not
D
if the omens were good they would raid a village and claim a victim.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q3
What is the result of being subjected to the din of the proverbial boiler factory for a prolonged length of time?
A
loss of hearing which will never improve.
B
Total deafness eight hours a day.
C
Temporary deafness. Use of English 1991
D
Hearing loss which can be corrected by medical treatment.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q3
The lions played the game of 'bawl' because
A
they wanted to raid a village
B
it was a popular game of unknown antiquity all over Africa
C
they want to decide whether to go on a raid or not
D
if the omens were good, they would raid a village and claim a victim
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q4
The famous hunters failed to kill the lions because the
A
lions were regarded as supernatural beings
B
lions were cunning and bold
C
Emopa used the spear to hunt for the lions
D
hunters did not have enough time.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q4 OK Answer: D
The famous hunters failed to kill the loins because the
A
lions were regarded as supernatural beings
B
lions were cunning and bold
C
Emopa used the spear to hunt for lions
D
hunters did not have enough time
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q6
The immature adult is like the child because
A
he has just become self-conscious
B
he has learnt to use the word ‘no'
C
he has no concept of time
D
some of his actions are deliberately irrational.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q7
What main difference is mentioned between the child and the adult?
A
Age difference
B
Weight difference
C
Time difference
D
Developmental difference.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q8
What right has the mother to give orders to the child?
A
She is the ‘owner' of the child.
B
She is stronger than the child.
C
She understands the environment better than the child.
D
She is more self-conscious than the child.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q9
The two-year old child begins to refuse orders
A
in order to annoy his parents
B
because he does not understand them
C
to assert his independence
D
because he has just learnt the new word ‘no'.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q11
The phrase ‘a dismal picture' means
A
a dull show
B
an interesting show
C
a sad situation
D
a dreadful appearance.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q11 OK Answer: C
The phrase 'a dismal picture' means
A
a dull show
B
an interesting show
C
a sad situation
D
a dreadful appearance
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q12 OK Answer: C
According to the writer, most girls in less developed countries are not in school because
A
they refuse to be educated
B
they prefer getting married and having children
C
the education of boys is rated higher
D
the girls have no employment
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q13 OK Answer: A
The non-literate woman is very difficult to reach because she
A
does not understand the value of education and health services
B
is too far from the city and from school
C
is not permitted to go out to attended clinics for health services
D
can only gather fuel and prepare food
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q14
The phrase ‘too late' as used in the passage implies that the woman
A
ought to have started producing children earlier
B
goes on producing children when she ought to have stopped
C
fails to marry early enough for her to produce children
D
had all her children at an advanced age.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q14 OK Answer: B
The phrase 'too late' in the passage implies that the woman
A
ought to have started producing children earlier
B
goes on producing children when she ought to have stopped
C
fails to marry early enough for her to produce children
D
had all her children at an advanced age
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q16
An appropriate title for this passage is
A
Language and Education
B
Education and Sociology
C
Codes and Sociology
D
Codes and Education
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q16 OK Answer: D
An appropriate tittle for this passage is
A
language and education
B
education and sociology
C
codes and sociology
D
codes and education
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q17 OK Answer: C
The groups of children mentioned as examples in the passage are
A
rural and urban working-class and middle-class
B
urban working-class and rural middle-class
C
urban working-class and rural and urban middle-class
D
urban middle-class and rural and urban working-class
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q18
‘Restricted code' and ‘elaborated code' are
A
synonyms
B
homonyms
C
contradictions
D
antonyms
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q18 OK Answer: D
'Restricted code' and 'elaborate code' are
A
synonyms
B
homonyms
C
contradictions
D
antonyms
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q19 OK Answer: B
It can be assumed reasonably that language has
A
only one code
B
two codes
C
three codes
D
three codes, two used for education
E
more than three codes but only two used for education
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q21 OK Answer: D
Books are different from other goods because
A
customers for the book trade are much restricted
B
books are not manufactured but printed
C
one cannot tell so easily which books will prove saleable
D
books can be kept in stock much longer than other goods
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q22 OK Answer: A
The problem of selection in the book trade involves
A
holding a stock large enough for the public to choose from
B
determine which books will sell fast
C
being a sales representative of large publishing houses
D
being able to review the latest publications
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q23
How many solutions to the bookseller's problems are offered in this passage?
A
Two
B
Three
C
Four
D
Five
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q23 OK Answer: B
How many solutions to the bookseller's problems are offered in this passage?
A
two
B
three
C
four
D
five
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q24
Of the solutions proposed for the bookseller's problems, how many are actually positive?
A
Two
B
Three
C
Four
D
None.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q24 OK Answer: A
Of the solutions proposed for the bookseller's problems, how many are actually positive?
A
two
B
three
C
four
D
none
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q25 OK Answer: B
The story of the old soldier and a book in the passage is an illustration of the point that
A
the general had already got a book
B
a book is of interest only to those to whom that book means something
C
soldiers do not like the book trade because a book is enough for a general
D
booksellers face a real dilemma because of a constantly changing clientele In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined:
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q26
The policeman was asked to investigate the matter.
A
ask about
B
forget about
C
examine
D
inquire about
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q26 OK Answer: B
The policeman was asked to investigate the matter
A
ask about [PAGE 222]
B
forget about
C
examine
D
inquire about
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q27
Lola was agitated when the sad news of her mother's accident was broken to her.
A
excited
B
clam
C
uncontrollable
D
unreasonable
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q27 OK Answer: B
Lola was agitated when the sad news of her mother's accidents was broken to her
A
excited
B
calm
C
uncontrollable
D
unreasonable
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q28
Through his parents' poverty placed many obstacles in his path as a young man, Olu succeeded at last.
A
hurdles
B
advantages
C
temptations
D
diversions.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q28 OK Answer: B
Though his parents' poverty placed many obstacles in his path as a young man, Olu succeeded at last.
A
hurdles
B
advantages
C
temptations
D
diversions
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q29
Binta sobbed by the door because she had lost her mother's precious necklace.
A
cried
B
smiled
C
wept
D
laughed.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q29 OK Answer: B
Binta sobbed by the door because she had lost her mother's precious necklace
A
cried
B
smiled
C
wept
D
laughed
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q30 OK Answer: A
The president took exception to the ignoble role the young man played in the matter
A
honorable
B
embarrassing
C
dishonorable
D
extraordinary
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q31 OK Answer: B
The man who had been seriously ill was convalescing at a sea-side resort
A
regaining health
B
deteriorating in health
C
recuperating
D
relaxing
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q32 OK Answer: D
For millions of years, the world's resources have remained boundless
A
unlimited
B
scarce
C
indomitable
D
limited
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q33
It seems fashionable, in some quarters today, to decry examinations and the ability to pass them.
A
extol
B
abuse
C
entreat
D
discourage [PAGE 41]
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q33 OK Answer: A
It seems fashionable, in some quarters today to decry examinations and the ability to pass them
A
extol
B
abuse
C
entreat [PAGE 223]
D
discourage
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q34
Ogedegbe was an intrepid fighter for human freedom and dignity
A
timid
B
half-hearted
C
fearless
D
undaunted.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q34 OK Answer: A
Ogedebge was an Intrepid fighter for human freedom and dignity
A
timid
B
half-hearted
C
fearless
D
undaunted
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q35
The difference between the experimental procedures was imperceptible to me.
A
negligible
B
significant
C
obvious
D
obscure
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q35 OK Answer: D
The difference between the experimental procedure was imperceptible to me
A
negligible
B
significant
C
obvious
D
obscure
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q36 OK Answer: D
His antipathy to religious ideas makes him unpopular
A
remedy
B
consciousness
C
hostility
D
receptiveness [PAGE 224]
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q37
The boss told the man to let sleeping dogs lie.
A
not to look for trouble
B
not to disturb other people
C
let the dogs sleep well
D
let the trouble begin.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q37 OK Answer: A
The boss told the man to let sleeping dogs lie
A
not to look for trouble
B
not to disturb other people
C
let the dogs sleep well
D
let the trouble begin
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q38
The fact that Ruth has inherited her late husband's house is cold comfort to her
A
appropriate comfort
B
inadequate comfort
C
no comfort at all
D
wet comfort
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q38 OK Answer: C
The fact that Ruth has inherited her late husband's house is cold comfort to her
A
appropriate comfort
B
inadequate comfort
C
no comfort at all
D
wet comfort
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q39 OK Answer: A
The headmaster decided to make good his promise to the students
A
fulfil
B
improve
C
complete
D
realize
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q40
The advertisement served as a smoke-screen for the activities of the company
A
a camouflage
B
a protection
C
an enhancement
D
an exchange.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q40 OK Answer: A
The advertisement served as a smoke screen for the activities of the company
A
a camouflage
B
a protection
C
an enhancement
D
an exchange In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q41
My plans are still up in the air.
A
being publicized
B
uncertain
C
uncovered
D
unprotected.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q41 OK Answer: B
My plans are still up in the air
A
being publicized
B
uncertain
C
uncovered
D
unprotected
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q42 OK Answer: C
The judge always takes a hardline on such issues
A
complex stand
B
simple stand
C
uncompromising stand
D
difficult stand
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q43
The case was dismissed for want of evidence.
A
for want of facts
B
for want of opinions
C
for insufficient discussions
D
for lack of proof.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q43 OK Answer: A
The case was dismissed for want of evidence
A
for want of facts
B
for lack of opinions
C
for insufficient discussions
D
for lack of proof
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q44
That team has become indomitable quite recently.
A
incorrigible
B
disobedient
C
unconquerable
D
unruly.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q44 OK Answer: C
The term has become indomitable quite recently
A
incorrigible
B
disobedient
C
unconquerable
D
unruly
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q45
The flock suddenly became restive after midday.
A
quiet
B
submissive
C
disorderly
D
fidgety
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q45 OK Answer: C
The flock suddenly became restive after midday
A
quiet
B
submissive
C
disorderly
D
fidgety
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q46
Your reaction underscores the point I was making.
A
reveals
B
proves wrong
C
emphasizes
D
justifies.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q46 OK Answer: C
reaction underscores the point I was making
A
reveals
B
proves wrong
C
emphasizes
D
justifies
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q47
What he received from the visitor was invaluable
A
priceless
B
worthless
C
valueless
D
costly.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q47 OK Answer: A
What he received from the visitors was invaluable
A
priceless
B
worthless
C
valueless
D
costly
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q48 OK Answer: B
The potential resources of the university should be fully exploited
A
important [PAGE 225]
B
latent
C
effective
D
abundant 51Ngozi spoke to her father quite candidly on her proposed marriage
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q49
Tom's aberrant behaviour attracted attention.
A
rascally
B
selfish
C
heady
D
abnormal
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q49 OK Answer: D
Tom's aberrant behavior attracted attention.
A
rascally
B
selfish
C
heady
D
abnormal
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q51
Ngozi spoke to her father quite candidly on her proposed marriage
A
rudely
B
faithfully
C
frankly
D
respectfully.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q52
The secretary was advised to put on a cheerful disposition whenever the manager arrives.
A
a good dress
B
a smiling face
C
a happy look
D
good make-up.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q53
The cereal is fortified with multi-vitamins.
A
enriched
B
prepared
C
endowed
D
mixed.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q53 OK Answer: A
The cereal is fortified with multivitamins
A
enriched
B
prepared
C
endowed
D
mixed
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q54
The lawyer told the court some unsavoury details about the case.
A
unworthy
B
unintelligible
C
unpleasant
D
uninteresting.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q54 OK Answer: C
lawyer told the court some unsavory details about the case
A
unworthy
B
unintelligible
C
unpleasant
D
uninteresting
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q55
The professor's thesis was the precursor of nuclear studies.
A
preliminary
B
climax
C
developer
D
forerunner. In each of questions 56 to 100, choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s).
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q55 OK Answer: C
The professor's thesis was the precursor of nuclear studies
A
preliminary
B
climax
C
developer
D
forerunner
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q56
Why do you worry about such … Matters?
A
insignificant
B
significant
C
non-significant
D
unsignificant.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q56 OK Answer: A
Why do you worry about such ...? matters?
A
insignificant
B
significant
C
non-significant
D
unsignificant
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q57
It was difficult to … a man walking on the moon two centuries
A
contrive
B
perceive
C
conceive
D
imagine
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q57 OK Answer: C
It was difficult to .... a man walking on the moon two centuries
A
contrive
B
perceive
C
conceive
D
imagine
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q58
This section of the test will … questions on set passages
A
consist
B
comprise of
C
contain
D
carry
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q58 OK Answer: B
This section of the test will .... questions on set passages
A
consist
B
comprise of
C
contain
D
carry
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q59
Animals in …. behave differently from animals living in the natural habitat.
A
prison
B
bondage
C
captivity
D
slavery.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q59 OK Answer: C
Animals in .... behave differently from animals living in the natural habitat
A
prison
B
bondage
C
captivity
D
slavery
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q60
After months of tedious climbing, the team reached the … of the mountain
A
end
B
summit
C
height
D
terminal.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q60 OK Answer: B
After months of tedious climbing, the team reached the .... of the mountain
A
end
B
summit
C
height
D
terminal
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q61
After Jerry had made the bed, he … on it.
A
layed
B
laid
C
lied
D
lay
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q61 OK Answer: D
After Jerry had made the bed, he .... on it
A
layed
B
laid
C
lied
D
lay
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q62
Knowledge of figures of speech as well as of idioms and lexical items………. In this section.
A
is tested
B
have been tested
C
are tested
D
were tested.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q62 OK Answer: A
Knowledge of figures of speech as well as idioms and lexical items .... in this section
A
is tested
B
have been tested
C
are tested
D
were tested [PAGE 227]
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q63
The buildings damaged by the rainstorm ……….. schools, hospitals and private houses.
A
included
B
include
C
were included
D
was including.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q63 OK Answer: B
The buildings damaged by the rainstorm ......schools, hospitals and private houses
A
included
B
include
C
were included
D
was including
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q64 OK Answer: B
I would have been off to see Biola at Festac Town by the time you ... tomorrow
A
returned
B
return
C
are returning
D
would return
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q65
The lecturer said that we … be able to finish the next chapter this evening.
A
must
B
can
C
shall
D
should.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q65
The lecturer said that we .... be able to finish the next chapter this evening
A
must
B
can
C
shall
D
should
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q66
If you want a successful marriage, you … pray for it.
A
have better
B
better
C
had better
D
would better.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q66 OK Answer: C
If you want a successful marriage, you .... pray for it
A
have better
B
better
C
had better
D
would better 68The chemistry teacher seized the girl's comic .... during the laboratory work
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q67
I could have agreed with your action if I … not … you promise to increase he worker's salaries.
A
have/heard
B
had/heard
C
were/haring
D
was/hearing.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q67 OK Answer: B
I could have agreed with your action if I .... not .... you promised to increase the worker's salaries
A
have/heard
B
had/heard
C
were/hearing
D
was/hearing [PAGE 228]
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q68
The chemistry teacher seized the girl's comic … during the laboratory work. [PAGE 42]
A
which she had been reading
B
which she has been reading
C
which she had read
D
which she is reading.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q69
He … during the whole of last month.
A
was sick
B
has been sick
C
had been sick
D
had sicken.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q69 OK Answer: A
He .... during the whole of last month
A
was sick
B
has been sick
C
had been sick
D
had sicken
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q70
Ladies and gentlemen, our guest speaker, Dr. Oni … also a resident doctor at the teaching hospital.
A
who is
B
which is
C
who was
D
is
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q70 OK Answer: A
Ladies and gentlemen, our guest speaker, Dr. Oni .... also, a resident doctor at the teaching hospital.
A
who is
B
which is
C
who was
D
is
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q71 OK Answer: B
We are not surprised he was not elected; every one of his constituents .... that he is unreliable
A
know
B
knows
C
will know
D
do know
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q72
I have the … of meeting him.
A
previlege
B
privilege
C
previledge
D
priviledge
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q72
I have the .... of meeting him
A
previlege
B
privilege
C
previledge
D
priviledge
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q73
The pastor said ‘lay … your hearts to God'.
A
bier
B
bear
C
bare
D
bar
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q73 OK Answer: C
The pastor said 'lay .... your hearts to God'
A
bier
B
bear
C
bare
D
bar
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q74
Now, I am used … Bread without butter.
A
to eat
B
in eating
C
of eating
D
to eating.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q74 OK Answer: D
Now, i am used .... bread without butter.
A
to eat
B
in eating
C
of eating
D
to eating
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q75
Dan and Tina met on the ship and greeted …
A
one another
B
themselves
C
each other
D
theirselves.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q75 OK Answer: C
Dan and Tina met on the ship and greeted ....
A
one another
B
themselves
C
each other
D
their selves
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q76
One can no longer take for granted today what … enjoyed in the University some years ago, can …?
A
you/you
B
one/one
C
he/he
D
one/you
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q76 OK Answer: B
One can no longer take for granted today what .... enjoyed in the university some years ago, can ...?
A
you/you
B
one/one
C
he/he
D
one/you
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q77
Attention has shifted to the teaching of Science nowadays … the usefulness of the Arts.
A
in spite of
B
not minding
C
oblivious to
D
forgetting.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q77 OK Answer: A
Attention has shifted to the teaching of science nowadays .... the usefulness of the Arts
A
in spite of [PAGE 229]
B
not minding
C
oblivious to
D
forgetting
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q78
… to help him, being the only person in the vicinity.
A
It was not possible
B
There was no one
C
He had nobody
D
No person was around.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q78 OK Answer: A
.... to help him, being the only person in the vicinity.
A
it was not possible
B
There was no one
C
He had no nobody
D
No person was around
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q79
I heard that Kayode's car was stolen last night. It … be true because I saw him… it, this morning.
A
should not/driving
B
should not/drive
C
cannot/drive
D
cannot/driving.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q79 OK Answer: C
I heard that Kayode's car was stolen last night. It .... be true because I saw him .... it, this morning.
A
should not/driving
B
should not/drive
C
cannot/drive
D
cannot/driving
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q80
The competitor who … earlier on has started … again
A
fainted/to run
B
had fainted/to run
C
fainted/running
D
fainted/on running.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q80 OK Answer: C
The competitor who .... earlier on has started .... again
A
fainted/to run
B
had fainted/to run
C
fainted/running
D
fainted/on running
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q82 OK Answer: D
If it had rained, we would have had to postpone the concert. It didn't rain, so ....
A
we won't have to
B
we would have had to
C
we wouldn't have to
D
we didn't have to
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q83
… all probability, the train will arrive today.
A
In
B
Under
C
For
D
By
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q83 OK Answer: A
.... all probability, the train will arrive today
A
In
B
Under
C
For
D
By
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q84
We cannot explain his objection … the new law.
A
for
B
with
C
at
D
to.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q84
We cannot explain his objection .... the new law
A
for
B
with
C
at
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q85
Silk materials ought to be prohibited … being brought into the country.
A
about
B
in
C
from
D
by
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q85 OK Answer: C
Silk materials ought to be prohibited .... being brought into the country
A
about
B
in
C
from
D
by
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q86
The answers to the questions were discussed … the students.
A
between
B
by
C
for
D
to
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q86 OK Answer: B
The answers to the questions were discussed .... the students
A
between
B
by
C
for
D
to
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q87
I can always depend … my father for my survival.
A
on
B
in
C
upon
D
by
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q87 OK Answer: A
I can always depend .... my father for my survival.
A
on
B
in
C
upon
D
by
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q88
The point … the story is that he is the man's son.
A
in
B
of
C
off
D
around
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q88 OK Answer: A
The point ……. The story is that he is the man's son
A
in
B
of
C
off
D
around
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q89
The Director is … pains to ensure the success of the programme.
A
in
B
at
C
on
D
having
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q89 OK Answer: B
The Director is .... pains to ensure the success of the programme.
A
in
B
at
C
on
D
having
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q90
Bola broke … when he heard the news of the arrest of his twin brother.
A
up
B
off
C
away
D
down
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q90 OK Answer: D
Bola broke .... when he heard the news of the arrest of his twin brother
A
up
B
of
C
away
D
down
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q91
Yemi said ‘I'm coming' to her friend Biola who … Was waiting for her instead of saying …
A
wait for me in a moment
B
I will come
C
I'll be with you in a moment
D
I'll come now.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q91 OK Answer: C
Yemi said 'I'm coming' to her friend Biola who was waiting for her instead of saying ....
A
wait for me in a moment
B
I will come
C
I'll be with you in a moment
D
I'll come now
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q92
‘Be that as…we are determined to get to the root of the matter!' shouted the officer.
A
you like
B
it may
C
it would
D
it might
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q92 OK Answer: E
'Be that as .... we are determined to get to the root of the matter!' shouted the officer [PAGE 231]
A
you like
B
it may
C
it would
D
it might
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q93 OK Answer: B
When the farmers were found guilty of unlawful assembly and procession, their lawyer .... before the sentence was passed
A
begged for mercy
B
made a plea for mitigation
C
made an overture
D
made a plea for litigation
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q94
My price for the pair of shoes is fifty naira. I cannot … anything less than that.
A
bear with
B
settle for
C
agree with
D
tolerate.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q94 OK Answer: B
My price for the pair of shoes is fifty naira. I cannot .... anything less than that
A
bear with
B
settle for
C
agree with
D
tolerate
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q95
Aishatu: Could you please give this book to Aminu? Chidi: Certainly, I .... him on something, so it won't be
A
I'll be seeing/anything
B
I'll be seeing/ any worry
C
I'll be seeing/any bother
D
I can see /any serious [PAGE 232]
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q96
The company representative in Nigeria is a …
A
smart little Japanese
B
little smart Japanese
C
smart Japanese little
D
little Japanese smart.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q96 OK Answer: A
The company representative in Nigeria is a ....
A
smart little Japanese
B
little smart Japanese
C
smart Japanese little
D
little Japanese smart
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q97
The shipping company advertised for … accountants.
A
two young, but highly competent, Nigerian
B
young, but highly competent two Nigerian
C
two Nigerian, young, but highly competent
D
highly competent, but young, two Nigerian.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q97 OK Answer: A
The shipping company advertised for .... accountants
A
two young, but highly competent, Nigerian
B
young, but highly competent, two Nigerian
C
two Nigerian, young, but highly competent
D
highly competent, but young, two Nigerian
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q98
Let's have a cup of coffee, …
A
shall we?
B
will we?
C
should we?
D
could we?
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q98 OK Answer: A
Let's have a cup of coffee, ....
A
shall we?
B
will we?
C
should we?
D
could we?
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q99
Our manager has instructed that … of customers must be barred from our bank.
A
those type
B
that type
C
that types
D
this types.
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q99
No matter to whom I ... nobody in the crowd had a clue to what was going out.
A
discussed
B
asked
C
turned
D
contacted
Use of English JAMB 1990 Q100
He regarded the betrayal of his friend as a stab…the back
A
on
B
at
C
in
D
from