1991

JAMB Use of English 1991 past questions

156 questions from the 1991 JAMB UTME Use of English paper. Free, with answers where available.

Practice with CBT mock -> All Use of English years
Use of English JAMB 1991 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 1991 Q2 OK Answer: B
'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
C
otologist where always right
D
children were disobedient because they did not listen to their parents
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q4
‘The same thing happened to aviators' This excerpt according to the passage means
A
that riveters were particularly susceptible
B
industrial and military deafness
C
that continued loud noise resulted in deafness
D
that working in a boiler factory affected one's hearing.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q4
'The same thing happened to aviators'. This excerpt according to the passage, means
A
that riveters were particularly susceptible
B
industrial and military deafness
C
that continued loud noise resulted in deafness
D
that working in a boiler factory affected one's hearing
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q6
‘Our world of accelerating social and technological change' means that
A
our world is moving too fast socially and technologically
B
our world is going through more rapid, social and technological change
C
the social and technological change is more exhilarating than before
D
the social and technological change is accelerating our world. [PAGE 44]
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q6 OK Answer: B
'Our world of accelerating social and technological change' means that
A
our world is moving too fast socially and technologically
B
our world is going through more rapid, social and technological change
C
the social and technological change is more exhilarating than before
D
the social and technological change is accelerating our world
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q7
What is the major weakness of training students for specific technologies?
A
It trains students for only one type of career.
B
It helps students to acquire money later when they are employed.
C
It makes them anxious for a job in the market
D
It cannot help students to cope with the rapid changes in the world.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q8
‘We sense in our students a narrowing materialism' means that our students' concept of education is one that
A
prepares them for money, joy and meaning
B
makes them ready to confront the depressed job market
C
only prepare them to acquire material comforts
D
trains them for a life-long career.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q8 OK Answer: C
‘We sense in our student a narrowing materialism' means that our student concept of education is one that
A
prepares them for money joy and meaning
B
makes them ready to confront the depressed job market
C
only prepares them to acquire material comfort
D
trains them for a lifelong career [PAGE 235]
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q9
According to the writer, a study of the humanities
A
is accepted by present day students as essential
B
prepares students for specific careers
C
provides a missing link in the technological education of our students
D
is the best solution to the problem of unemployment.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q10 OK Answer: C
What type of education does the writer advocate for our student?
A
Vocational as well as technological education
B
Business, engineering, medicine and computer programming
C
Technological education plus the humanities
D
Technology education only Passage III
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q11 OK Answer: C
This passage emphasizes
A
child growing up in ignorance
B
our unconscious mind
C
a child's inability to distinguish between dream and reality
D
illogical dreams
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q12 OK Answer: B
Our unconscious minds and dreams are alike in that
A
both are out of our control
B
both can accommodate contradiction
C
neither functions in a continuous manner
D
both deal with non-real issues
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q13
The child would feel responsible for his mother's death even if it is unconnected with his wishes because
A
he regards his wish as a curse
B
he hates her and wants her deaf
C
his needs are not gratified
D
he cannot distinguish between wish and reality.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q13 OK Answer: D
The child would feel irresponsible for his mother's death even if it is connected with his wishes because
A
He regards his wishes as a curse
B
He hates her and wants her dead
C
His need are not gratified
D
He cannot distinguish between wish and reality [PAGE 236]
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q14
‘Traumatized' as used in the passage means
A
angered
B
made happy and satisfied
C
made sad and dejected
D
made to feel guilty.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q16 OK Answer: D
The book discussed in this passage is about
A
psychology and education
B
mathematics for undergraduate students
C
quantitative skills for postgraduate students
D
statistical procedure related to research
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q17
The expression, ‘necessary evil' means that [PAGE 45]
A
evil is essential in studying the subject discussed
B
studying the subject is an unpleasant experience which must be endured
C
only those who are evil can understand the subject
D
those lacking in quantitative skills see the subject as an evil.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q17 OK Answer: B
The expression 'necessary evil' means that
A
evil is essential in studying the subject discussed
B
studying the subject is an unpleasant experience which must be endured
C
only those who are evil can understand the subject
D
those lacking in quantitative skills see the subject as an evil
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q18 OK Answer: D
From the passage, we learn that the book discussed has been
A
reprinted twice
B
published three times [PAGE 237]
C
rewritten three times
D
revised twice
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q19 OK Answer: B
The changes that were made in the book were motivated by
A
professional experience and popularity of topics
B
teaching experience and statisticians view of some topics
C
the examination results of previous generation of students
D
the need to avoid areas which students grasp easily
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q21 OK Answer: A
Which of the following titles best sums up the passage?
A
The need for effective communication
B
Breakdown in communication
C
communication in technological societies
D
Bad communication practices
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q22 OK Answer: D
According to the passage, which of the following are NOT likely to contribute to a breakdown in communication?
A
people's attitude and feeling
B
Ambiguously phrased instruction
C
Managements and trade unions
D
Management specialists and behavioral, scientists
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q23 OK Answer: A
From the text, it can be inferred that a good communicator needs to
A
Create favorable communication conditions
B
Get the technological systems to work efficiently
C
Call a spade a spade
D
Be able to address 10,000 workers
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q24
Chasm' as used in the passage means
A
serious eruption
B
disaster
C
wide difference
D
disagreement.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q24 OK Answer: C
'Chasm' as used in the passage means
A
Serious eruption
B
Disaster
C
Wide difference
D
Disagreement In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q25
The most essential tool of communication specifically mentioned in this passage is
A
specialization
B
environment
C
writing
D
language. LEXIS AND STRUCTURE In each of questions 26 to 30, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in the italics.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q25 OK Answer: C
The most essential tool of communication not specifically mentioned in this passage is
A
Specificalities
B
Environment
C
Writing
D
Language [PAGE 239]
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q26
I am happy to inform you that your boys are conscientious.
A
industrious
B
carefree
C
dareful
D
corrupt.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q26 OK Answer: B
I am happy to inform you that your boys are conscientious
A
industrious
B
carefree
C
careful
D
corrupt
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q27
My father is a very prosperous businessman.
A
ungrateful
B
unscrupulous
C
unskillful
D
unsuccessful.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q27 OK Answer: D
My father is a very prosperous businessman
A
ungrateful
B
unscrupulous
C
unskillful
D
unsuccessful
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q28
The hostess greeted her guests in a very relaxed manner.
A
energetic
B
athletic
C
stiff
D
perplexed.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q28 OK Answer: C
The hostess greeted her guests in a very relaxed manner
A
energetic
B
athletic
C
stiff
D
perplexed
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q29 OK Answer: D
Ayo takes his studies rather lightly
A
humorously
B
tediously
C
carefully
D
seriously
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q30 OK Answer: C
The doctor was very gentle with his patients in the examining room
A
harsh
B
rude
C
rough
D
unkind
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q31
There is no love lost between Hassan and Hassana.
A
dislike each other
B
are head over heels in love
C
will love each other
D
are still good friends.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q31 OK Answer: D
There is no love lost between Hassan and Hassana
A
dislike each other
B
are head over heals in love
C
will love each other
D
are still good friends
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q32
Whether the village head should identify himself with the activities of religious denomination has remained a burning question.
A
a subject of discord
B
a perennial issue [PAGE 46]
C
a matter of serious controversy
D
a sensitive matter.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q32 OK Answer: C
Whether the villages head should identify himself with the activities of religious demonstrations has remained a burning question
A
a subject of discord
B
a perennial issue
C
a matter of serious controversy
D
a sensitive matter [PAGE 240]
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q33
I would rather not attend the party.
A
detest attending
B
do not have the enthusiasm to attend
C
must not attend
D
have a choice to attend or not to.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q33 OK Answer: B
I would rather not attend the party
A
detest attending
B
do not have the enthusiasm to attend
C
must not attend
D
have a choice to attend or not to
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q34
If Garba had listened to advice, he would not have had to be rushed to the hospital.
A
deliberately desired to be rushed
B
was in position to have prevented the need to be rushed
C
was rushed against his wish
D
was given a cheque, but preferred to go.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q34 OK Answer: B
If Garba had listen to advice, he would not have had to be rushed to the hospital
A
deliberately desired to be rushed
B
was in a position to have prevented the need to be rushed
C
was rushed against his wish
D
was given a cheque, but preferred to go
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q35
Aduke: Ngozi, let's visit the market. Ngozi: if you insist, Aduke
A
is very willing to accompany Aduke
B
must accompany Aduke
C
is not keen on going with Aduke
D
is pretending not to be interested in going with Aduke.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q36
The new leader hands out an olive branch.
A
sues for peace
B
gives out branches of the olive tree
C
challenges his opponents to a fight
D
blesses his supporters.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q36 OK Answer: A
The new leader hands out an olive branch
A
sues for peace
B
gives out branches of the olive tree
C
challenges his opponents to a fight
D
blesses his congregation
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q37
When you go to a foreign country to study, you will discover that life there is not a bed of roses.
A
as pleasant as one thought
B
a bed with roses
C
an unmitigated disappointment
D
as expected.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q37 OK Answer: A
When you go to foreign country to study, you will discover that life is not a bed of roses
A
as pleasant as one thought
B
a bed with roses
C
an unmitigated disappointment
D
as expected
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q38 OK Answer: C
Because our representative is immature and biased, he takes a jaundiced view of our problem
A
hazy
B
unclear
C
prejudiced
D
bleak
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q39 OK Answer: D
The president has sent his regrets. He is unable to attend the meeting
A
explanations
B
anxieties
C
unhappiness
D
apologies
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q40 OK Answer: B
The woman acted courageously when she was attacked by thieves
A
shyly
B
fearlessly
C
timidity
D
carelessly In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills(s) the gap(s):
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q41 OK Answer: B
We all have both good and bad characteristics. Either is, however, easily manifested in times of crisis
A
demanded
B
highlighted
C
submerged
D
determined [PAGE 241]
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q42
The sea waves continue to … the cliff on the west coast constantly.
A
impair
B
rub
C
knock
D
erode.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q43
The college bus was travelling at a high … when the accident occurred.
A
velocity
B
acceleration
C
rapidity
D
speed.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q43 OK Answer: D
The college bus was travelling at high .... when the accidents occurred
A
velocity
B
acceleration
C
rapidity
D
speed
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q44
Note that only senior members of staff have the … of using the toilet upstairs.
A
permission
B
occasion
C
privilege
D
habit
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q44 OK Answer: C
Note that only senior members of staff have the .... of using the toilet upstairs
A
permission
B
occasion
C
privilege
D
habit
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q45
The chief priest will … the men into the cult today.
A
indoctrinate
B
usher
C
convert
D
initiate.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q45 OK Answer: D
The chief priest will .... the men into the cult today
A
indoctrinate
B
usher
C
convert
D
initiate
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q46
Jimoh is noted for his … attitude to his seniors at school.
A
receptive
B
respective
C
respectful
D
respectable.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q46 OK Answer: B
Jimoh is noted for his .... attitude to his seniors at school
A
receptive
B
respectful
C
respective
D
respectable
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q47 OK Answer: D
The girl that my brother introduced to us last week is pretty .... ill-mannered
A
and
B
but also
C
as well as
D
respectable
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q48
The police report was … to that of the eye witness.
A
contrary
B
inconsistent
C
different
D
congruent
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q48 OK Answer: A
The police report was .... to that of the eye witness
A
contrary
B
inconsistent
C
different
D
congruent
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q49
The African extended family system gives security to members.
A
his
B
her
C
its
D
their.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q49 OK Answer: C
The African extended family system gives security to ...... members
A
his
B
her
C
its [PAGE 242]
D
their
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q50
I know I … read more, but I am tired.
A
may
B
ought to
C
would
D
could
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q50 OK Answer: B
I know i .... read more, but I am tired
A
may
B
ought to
C
would
D
could
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q51
Insects can become … to insecticides.
A
immunized
B
resistant
C
reticent
D
immobilized.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q51 OK Answer: B
Insects can become ...... to insecticides
A
immunized
B
resistant
C
reticent
D
immobilized
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q52
The council chairman … the tension between the villagers and the tax collectors.
A
dispersed
B
defused
C
diffused
D
disputed.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q52 OK Answer: B
The council chairman ...... the tension between the villagers and the tax collectors
A
dispersed
B
defused
C
difused
D
disputed
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q53
If I had been told of the matter earlier, I … there so late.
A
would not go
B
should not go
C
will not have gone.
D
would not have gone.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q53 OK Answer: D
If had been told of the matter earlier, I .... there so late
A
would not go
B
should not go
C
will not have gone
D
would not have gone
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q54
Each of the candidates that came late … to complete …
A
have/this form
B
are having/these forms
C
have/these forms
D
has/this form.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q54 OK Answer: D
Each of the candidates that came late ...... to complete ....
A
have/this form
B
are having/these forms
C
have/these forms
D
has/this form
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q55
I wanted to avail myself … the opportunity of listening to the lecture, but the lecturer failed to turn up
A
with
B
for
C
of
D
at.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q55 OK Answer: C
I wanted to avail myself .... the opportunity of listening to the lecture, but the lecturer failed to turn up
A
with
B
for
C
of
D
at [PAGE 243]
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q56
I would have been surprised if … you the orange.
A
plucked
B
have plucked
C
had plucked
D
did pluck.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q56 OK Answer: C
I would have been surprised if you .... the orange
A
plucked
B
have plucked
C
had plucked
D
did pluck
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q57
On getting to the seashore, …
A
it was empty
B
nobody was there
C
people had deserted the place
D
he found nobody there.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q57 OK Answer: D
On getting to the seashore, ......
A
it was empty
B
nobody was there
C
people had deserted the place
D
he found nobody there
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q58 OK Answer: B
Little did Tunde realize that his frequent unwarranted reports about me were working .... my advantages
A
in
B
to
C
for
D
against [PAGE 244]
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q59
The Board has been having … series of meeting lately.
A
some
B
a
C
a lot of
D
many.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q59 OK Answer: B
The Board has been having .... series of meeting lately
A
some
B
a
C
a lot of
D
many
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q60
… I know, nobody has leopards in this area.
A
So far as
B
In as much as
C
Provided
D
Even as.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q60 OK Answer: A
...... I know, nobody has seen any leopards in this area
A
so far as
B
in as much as
C
provided
D
even as
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q61
… him in the crowd, I would have told you at once.
A
If I will see
B
If I saw
C
Had I seen
D
Should I see. [PAGE 47]
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q61 OK Answer: C
.... him in the crowd, I would have told you at once
A
if I will see
B
if I saw
C
had I seen
D
should I see
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q62
Inyang has always been shy to speak …
A
in public
B
publicly
C
in the public
D
with the public.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q62
Inyang has always been shy to speak ....
A
in public
B
publicly
C
in the public
D
with the public
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q63
… his uncle helped him or not, he would still not be able to do it.
A
Although
B
If
C
Whether
D
Since.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q63 OK Answer: C
.... his uncle helped him or not, he would still not be able to do it
A
although
B
if
C
whether
D
since
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q64
I have only three tubers of yam … in the store, I cannot afford to give you any more.
A
still
B
outstanding
C
left
D
remainder
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q65
Before the bill could be settled, Chuwang … all the money.
A
has spent
B
will have spent
C
had spent
D
will spent.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q65 OK Answer: C
Before the bill could be settled, Chuwang .... all the money
A
has spent
B
will have spent
C
had spent
D
will have spent
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q66
Either the chief of the leader of the farmers … to be held responsible for the revolt.
A
were
B
are
C
is
D
have.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q66 OK Answer: C
Either the chief of the village or the leader of the farmers .... to be held responsible for the revolt
A
were
B
are
C
is
D
have
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q67
We must observe that most of the support by other states … only marginal returns.
A
have yielded
B
yield
C
has yielded
D
have yield.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q67 OK Answer: C
We must observe that most of the support by other states .... only marginal returns
A
have yielded
B
yield
C
has yielded
D
have yield
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q68
She asked me whether I … the letter for her.
A
minded to post
B
mind to post
C
minded posing
D
minded to posting.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q68 OK Answer: C
She asked me whether I .... the letter for her
A
minded to post
B
mind to post
C
minded posting
D
minded to posting
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q69 OK Answer: D
The effort made by the principal to get the students to be serious in their studies ......
A
are appreciated
B
will appreciate
C
is to appreciate
D
is appreciated [PAGE 245]
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q70
How I wish I … my mother's advice.
A
had heeded
B
have heeded
C
heed
D
will heed.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q70 OK Answer: A
How I wish I .... my mother's advice
A
had heeded
B
have heeded
C
heed
D
will heed
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q71
Only observers from the Ministry of Works … allowed into the conference room.
A
is
B
are
C
have
D
been.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q71 OK Answer: B
Only observers from the Ministry of Works .... allowed into the conference room
A
is
B
are
C
have
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q73
The school will … for Easter in another six weeks.
A
break off
B
break away
C
break out
D
break up.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q73 OK Answer: A
The school will .... for Easter in another six weeks
A
break off
B
break away
C
break out
D
break up
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q74
His power supply was … from the main because he did not pay his electricity bill.
A
blown out
B
cut off
C
put off
D
put out.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q74 OK Answer: B
His power supply was .... from the mains because he did not pay his electricity bill
A
blown out
B
cut off
C
put off
D
put out
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q75
When you've finished using the telephone, please hang …
A
down
B
up
C
off
D
on.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q75 OK Answer: B
When you've finished using the telephone, please hang ....
A
down
B
up
C
off
D
on
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q76
I do not intend to stay for long at the function. I only want to …
A
put in an appearance
B
put up appearance
C
show up appearance
D
keep up appearance.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q76 OK Answer: B
I do not intend to stay long at the function. I only want to ....
A
put in an appearance
B
put up an appearance
C
show up appearance
D
keep up appearance
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q77
The man rose to an important position as a result of … hard work.
A
sheer
B
cheer
C
share
D
shear.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q77
The man rose to an important position as a result of ________ hard work
A
sheer
B
cheer
C
share
D
shear
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q78
Ebun Ojo … international fame as an actress
A
aquired
B
acquired
C
acquared
D
aqcuired
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q78
Ebun Ojo .... international fame as an actress
A
aquired
B
acquired
C
acquared
D
aqcuried [PAGE 246]
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q79
The story on the lost jewel was quite …
A
unbelievable
B
unbeliveable
C
unbelieveable
D
unbelivable
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q79
The story on the lost jewel was quite ......
A
unbelievable
B
unbelieveable
C
unbeliveable
D
unbelivable
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q80
The patient is suffering from …
A
reumatism
B
rheumantism
C
rhuematism
D
rheumatism.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q80
The patient is suffering from ......
A
reumatism
B
rheumantism
C
rhuematism
D
rheumatism
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q81
The attitude of my students to … baffles me
A
pronunciation
B
pronouncation
C
pronunceation
D
pronounceation
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q81
The attitude of my students to .... baffles me
A
pronunciation
B
pronounciation
C
pronouceation
D
pronounceation
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q82
When we got to the president's house, we were told that he … two days earlier.
A
may have left
B
left
C
had left
D
has left.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q82
When we got to the president's house, we were told that he .... two days earlier
A
may have left
B
left
C
had left
D
has left
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q84
Provided you … to the market very soon, we shall be able to eat early enough.
A
shall go
B
would go
C
went
D
go
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q84
Provided you .... to the market very soon, we shall be able to eat enough
A
shall go
B
would go
C
went
D
go
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q85
He … by now; I can hear all the people shouting:
A
would have arrived
B
must have arrived
C
had arrived
D
should have arrived
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q85
He .... by now, I can hear all the people shouting
A
would have arrived
B
must have arrived
C
has arrived
D
should have arrived
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q86
By the time the plane reaches Harare, it … in the air for twelve hours.
A
has been
B
would be
C
would have been
D
should be
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q86
By the time the plane reaches Harare, it .... in the air for twelve hours
A
has been [PAGE 247]
B
would be
C
would have been
D
should be
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q87
If only Adoyi … what was good for him he could easily have avoided the tragedy.
A
has known
B
have known
C
knew
D
had known.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q87
If only Adoyi .... what was good for him he could easily have avoided the tragedy
A
has known
B
have known
C
knew
D
had known
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q88
We saw Ifueko … an egg on the wall.
A
smashed
B
smash
C
smashing
D
smashes.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q88
We saw Ifueko .... an egg on the wall
A
smashed
B
smash
C
smashing
D
smashes
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q89
Many streets in the town … in need of lights at night.
A
stand
B
stood
C
have stood
D
are standing.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q89
Many streets in the town .... in need of lights at night
A
stand
B
stood
C
have stood
D
are standing
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q90
I did not enjoy the party. If you had invited Tariere, it … better organized.
A
had been
B
would have been
C
would be
D
could be
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q90
I did not enjoy the party. If you had invited Tariere, it ...... better organized
A
had been
B
would have been
C
would be
D
could be
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q91
Sibi … novels since she came home
A
is reading
B
had been reading
C
has read
D
has been reading.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q91
sibi .... novels since she came home
A
is reading
B
had been reading
C
has read
D
has been reading
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q92
Asabe is overdue for retirement as she … in this college since 1954.
A
is teaching
B
has been teaching
C
taught
D
was teaching.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q92
Asabe is overdue for retirement as she .... in this college since 1954
A
is teaching
B
has been teaching
C
taught
D
was teaching
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q93
The boy who stole mango was given … by an eye witness.
A
out
B
in
C
away
D
up.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q94
After listening to the statements form the two students, the headmaster realized that it was a trivial argument that ... a serious quarrel between them.
A
touched in
B
drew in
C
touched off
D
brought up. [PAGE 48]
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q94
After listening to the statement from two students, the headmaster realized that it was a trivial argument that .... a serious quarrel between them
A
touched in
B
drew up
C
touched off
D
brought up
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q95
Mr. and Mrs. Akoka were sad and disappointed … the performance of their son.
A
about
B
for
C
at
D
over.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q95
Mr. and Mrs. Akoka were sad and disappointed .... the performance of their son
A
about
B
for
C
at
D
over
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q96
When the transformer blew up, Saka threw himself down … his stomach.
A
at
B
over
C
to
D
on.
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q96
when the transformer blew up, Saka threw himself down .... his stomach
A
at
B
over
C
to
D
on
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q97
I ran .... an old friend of mine on Broad Street and brought him home
A
into
B
to
C
over
D
across 99Many students have joined the .... movement
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q98
The spokesman confirmed that government would not give .... to the demands of trade union leaders
A
up
B
into
C
onto
D
in [PAGE 249]
Use of English JAMB 1991 Q100
If they had not all jumped out of the car just in time, they ....
A
might have been perished
B
will have perished
C
were all going to perish