1992

JAMB Use of English 1992 past questions

259 questions from the 1992 JAMB UTME Use of English paper. Free, with answers where available.

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Use of English JAMB 1992 Q1
The risk referred to in the passage is
A
environmentally induced
B
industrially produced
C
man-made
D
sociologically produced.
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q1
Gossip appeals to people because
A
It is entertaining but could be deadly
B
Human beings take delight in passing and acquiring information [PAGE 282]
C
It provides avenues for idle talk
D
It is not destructive in the type of information passed
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q2
From the passage, it can be deduced that the inhabitants of developing countries
A
take more care of their environment than those in developed countries
B
generate more harmful industrial by-products
C
degrade the environment to eke out a livelihood
D
cut down trees only for farmlands and fuel.
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q2
The writer is of the view that the diseases which prevail in the contemporary Western societies
A
Result from modern life styles
B
Are concentrated among the elderly
C
Kill many people at once
D
Are resistant to drug
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q2
‘Grow gossipy' as used in the passage, means the area
A
Cultivates and control gossip
B
Is a rumor mill
C
Is ruined by gossip
D
Engage in fruitful talk
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q3
According to the passage, the size of forest depleted annually is
A
minimal
B
colossal
C
infinitesimal
D
infinite.
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q3
The author thinks that the presence of a large number of doctors in a community
A
Does not have much effect on the control of diseases
B
Disguise the true fact about the diseases
C
Controls the spread of diseases
D
Improves the overall quality of life in the community
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q3
When gossip ‘degenerates beyond the bounds of propriety and good taste' it becomes
A
Harmful
B
Ruthless
C
Irritating
D
Astonishing
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q4
The writer holds the richer countries responsible for industrial pollution because of their
A
technological innovations
B
energy requirements
C
industrial revolution
D
lack of interest in environmental protection.
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q4
Many doctors, according to the passage, choose to live where
A
Research facilities are available
B
They are most needed
C
They can be near colleagues
D
Conditions are more in their favour
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q4
In the passage, ‘such efforts notwithstanding' refers to
A
Attempts at curbing gossip
B
The establishment of ducking stool
C
Rumor-control centers
D
Law enacted against gossip
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q6
It would be more realistic of economists to
A
accept the unreliability of Nigeria's census figures
B
ascertain how many Nigerians there are
C
discard the disputed 1963 census figures
D
accept marginal errors in the census figures.
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q6
It would be more realistic of economist to
A
Accept the unreliability of Nigeria's census figures
B
Ascertain how many Nigerians there are
C
Discard the disputed 1963 census figures
D
Accept marginal errors in the census figures
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q7
Precise national population figures are required in order to know the
A
know the number of people to cater for in the Universal Primary Education Programme
B
be able to undertake proper implementation of governmental policies
C
avert unanticipated expenditures
D
be able to speak of population statistics with confidence.
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q7
Which of the following statements best explains the meaning of the phrase ‘reverse this trend' as used in the text
A
Return to the former state of affairs
B
Reappraise the programme
C
Improve the situation
D
Make the rich become poorer
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q8
‘The contentious nature of the subject refers to
A
the population
B
the disputed 1963 census figures
C
development planning
D
revenue allocation.
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q8
‘The contentious nature of the subject' refers to the
A
The population
B
The disputed 1963 census figures
C
Development planning
D
Revenue allocation
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q8
‘Each widow in this society is Every woman' means that
A
Every woman in the society is potentially a widow
B
Every widow in the society is a woman
C
The suffering of every widow represents the burden of all women
D
Widowhood implies the isolation of the woman in the society
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q8
From the way the winter describes the typical condition of the poor in developing countries, one could conclude that
A
Rural poverty is a disease
B
The poor have no hope
C
Rural poverty is caused by rich
D
The problems of the poor are temporary
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q9
The reference to ‘Universal Primary Education' in this passage is significant because it shows
A
why the census figures were disputed
B
the failure and collapse of the programme
C
the misleading effect of unreliable information
D
how a worthy scheme could be made worthless by poor planning strategies.
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q9
The speech of Hasana implies that
A
It is the practice to throw rotten eggs at women
B
It is the practice to cast decayed tomatoes at women
C
To throw rotten egg and decayed tomatoes at women is to reduce their fecundity
D
To throw rotten eggs and decayed tomatoes at women is dehumanizing
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q9
When the writer say ‘…. literally millions of work places' he wants the reader to
A
Take the million figure literally
B
Appreciate numerous workplaces
C
Realize that the million figure is mere exaggeration
D
Appreciate the size of the work force
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q10 OK Answer: A
From the speech by Ime, it is clear that the women
A
Intend to do real battle with the menfolk on defence of their rights
B
Will no longer perform their traditional duties
C
Are henceforth prepared to adopt a policy of confrontation with men
D
Can do anything that man can do and sometimes even better PASSAGE III IME: We can no longer allow ourselves to be fried alive. We are going to squeeze ourselves into tight-fitting trousers, register into judo classes, and then file out into the street and punch the face of every man we behold.
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q11 OK Answer: B
The writer is describing a
A
Picture
B
Man
C
Picture of man
D
Manand a picture
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q11 OK Answer: B
According to the author, electioneering campaign is approach
A
Best used in politics
B
Used in pre-colonial politics
C
For choosing kings or emirs
D
Currently in used
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q12
… this assessment' refers to the man's
A
face
B
hair
C
age
D
naked feet.
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q12
...... this assessment' refers to the man's
A
Face
B
Hair
C
Age
D
Naked
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q12
Before the plane left Lagos, the writer must have
A
Had a second thought before leaving his country
B
Been very hungry in the lounge
C
Been frightened of all the people in the lounge
D
Detested the fifth surrounding the lounge
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q12
From the passage, it is obvious that women participate in politics
A
On equal basis with men
B
As leaders of men
C
To a limited extent
D
As chiefs and regents
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q13 OK Answer: C
‘beggars' in the context of the first line of the third paragraph is a
A
phrase
B
sentence
C
noun
D
modifier
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q13 OK Answer: C
When the plane took off the writer felt happy because
A
He was thrilled to be in a plane
B
He believed that he was travelling to a problem -free country
C
He no longer felt uneasy
D
For the first time, he will be in El Dorado
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q13 OK Answer: C
‘Political engineering' in the passage means
A
Playing of politics
B
Maneuvering, I politics [PAGE 285]
C
Studying of politics
D
Steering political events
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q14
The human waste referred to by the writer is brought about by
A
over-feeding
B
the irresponsible men who female beggars in the family way
C
the mother-beggars of tomorrow
D
the society.
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q14 OK Answer: C
The writer, attitude to the air hostesses can be described as
A
Lustful [PAGE 269]
B
Worshipful
C
Timid
D
Gregarious
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q14 OK Answer: C
Which of the following is implied in the passage?
A
Women are not politicians
B
Women should be confined to the home
C
Women are capable of political leadership
D
Post-colonial politics should not involve women
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q15 OK Answer: B
The writer, on getting into the train, was shocked because
A
There were no attendants
B
Of large number of white faces
C
The people appeared unfriendly
D
The train was not neater than those in Nigeria Did you ever pause to think that eating and mating may be .... 16.... [A. interlinked
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q26
Ojo's response infuriated his wife
A
annoyed
B
pleased
C
surprised
D
confused.
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q26 OK Answer: B
Ojo's response infuriated his wife
A
annoyed
B
pleased
C
surprised
D
confused
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q26 OK Answer: B
Between you and me, I would say the equipment has outlived its usefulness
A
I believe that the equipment is no longer useful to any of us
B
I believe that the equipment continues to be useful to either you or me
C
My idea of the usefulness of the equipment should remain known only to the two of us
D
My idea of the usefulness of the equipment is shared by both [PAGE 271]
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q27
He accepted a mundane task without hesitation.
A
great
B
lowly
C
menial
D
moderate
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q27 OK Answer: A
He accepted a mundane task without hesitation
A
great
B
lowly
C
menial
D
moderate
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q27 OK Answer: A
Emeka wished he had started school early
A
Emeka started school early as he wished
B
Emeka regretted starting school early
C
Emeka regretted not starting school early
D
Emeka could have started school early if he had wished
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q27 OK Answer: A
Had he come that day, the problem would still not have been solved
A
He came that day, but the problem was not solved
B
He did not come that day, but the problem was solved
C
He did not come that day, and the problem was not solved
D
He did not come that day, but his presence would not have solved the problem
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q28 OK Answer: B
It is a unique opportunity for her to demonstrate the reality of her faith
A
strange
B
usual
C
golden
D
unusual
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q28 OK Answer: B
He was between the devil and the deep blue sea
A
He was in danger
B
He was scared
C
He stood between the devil and the sea
D
He was in a dilemma
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q28 OK Answer: B
He is now the megaphone of the people's oppressors
A
He now speaks on behalf of the oppressors
B
He now carries the megaphone when the oppressors speaks
C
He is now the oppressor with loudest voice
D
He is the oppressor who no speaks with megaphone
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q29 OK Answer: B
Her identification with the king is publicly known
A
hatred
B
disassociation
C
relationship
D
intimacy
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q29 OK Answer: B
Here is Mr. Pam the tailor
A
He is the only person known as Mr. Pam, and he is a tailor
B
He is one of those known as Mr. Pam, and he is a tailor
C
He is the only tailor, and he is Mr. Pam
D
He is one of many tailors, and he is Mr. Pam
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q30
The economic situation in the country is obviously gloomy
A
encouraging
B
moody
C
unknown
D
regrettable
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q30 OK Answer: A
The economic situation in the country is obviously gloomy In each of questions 26 to 36, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in italics. [PAGE 255]
A
encouraging
B
moody
C
unknown
D
regrettable
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q30 OK Answer: A
Whoever would have thought that he would lose the presidential election?
A
Everyone believed that he would lose the election,
B
It was commonly believed that he would win the election
C
He was supposed to lose the election
D
No one believed that he would win the election
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q30 OK Answer: A
One of the guarantors shall sign here
A
It is desirable that one of the guarantor signs here
B
It is reasonable that one of the guarantor's signs here
C
It is obligatory that one of the guarantor's signs here
D
It is advisable that one of the guarantors sign here
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q31 OK Answer: D
One wonders if the situation will improve
A
brighten
B
diminish
C
disintegrate
D
worsen
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q31 OK Answer: D
It's wonderful that Musa is already out of hospital
A
The fact that Musa is out of hospital cause great wonder
B
The fact that Musa is out of hospital is a miracle
C
It is surprising that Musa is out of hospital
D
It is very pleasing that Musa is out of hospital In the question below select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence:
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q31 OK Answer: D
The paper carries many humorous cartoons on Saturdays
A
amorous
B
grievous
C
hilarious
D
grave [PAGE 287]
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q32
Language teachers believe that grammar exercises stretch the mind
A
expand
B
ruin
C
enrich
D
restrict
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q32 OK Answer: D
Language teachers believe that grammar exercise stretch the mind
A
expand
B
ruin
C
enrich
D
restrict
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q32 OK Answer: D
You could have heard the sound if you weren't asleep
A
You were not asleep so you heard the sound
B
You were asleep so you did not hear the sound
C
You heard the sound though you were asleep
D
You did not hear the sound though you were not asleep
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q33 OK Answer: C
These two books are identical
A
alike
B
similar
C
different
D
equal
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q33 OK Answer: C
Had Aminu been a dull student, his failure wouldn't have surprised anybody
A
Aminu failed and it surprised everybody since he was dull
B
Aminu was not a dull student and so everybody was surprised that he failed
C
Because Aminu was a dull, student, everybody was surprised that he failed
D
Aminu had been a dull student, and so nobody was surprised that he failed
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q33 OK Answer: C
The lecture was merely obfuscating the issue with his endless examples
A
complicating
B
clarifying
C
confusing
D
summarizing
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q34
The doctor tried to alleviate his patients pain
A
relieve
B
worsen
C
kill
D
cure
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q34 OK Answer: B
The doctor tried to alleviate his patient's pain
A
relieve
B
worsen
C
kill
D
cure
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q34 OK Answer: B
The president of club said that he would cross the bridge on getting there
A
He was waiting for an opportunity to take a decision
B
When he got to the river, he would build a bridge across it
C
He would take a decision at the appropriate time
D
When he got to the river, he would cross at the bridge
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q34 OK Answer: B
Such measures end up exacerbating the pain,
A
aggravating
B
increasing
C
eliminating
D
alleviating
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q35 OK Answer: B
The instructions on the examination paper are explicit
A
simple
B
ambiguous
C
detailed
D
definite
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q35 OK Answer: B
His refusal to help us, dealt a death-blow to our plans
A
because he did not help, our plans did not materialize
B
He helped and our plans materialized
C
He blew our plans to pieces
D
He supported our plans so it worked
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q35 OK Answer: B
In a sentence, there must always be a concord between a subject and its verb
A
breach
B
departure
C
disagreement
D
dispute
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q36 OK Answer: C
Okoro is an amateur wrestler
A
skillful
B
good
C
professional
D
strong In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined: [PAGE 256]
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q36 OK Answer: C
It is entirely up to you to make a profession of your faith
A
confess your belief
B
turn your faith into a business
C
deny your faith
D
loudly proclaim your religion
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q36 OK Answer: C
As soon as the headmaster appeared, the chanting resumed?
A
immediately
B
much later
C
soon after
D
almost as
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q37
If your life is in turmoil always take courage
A
devastation
B
crisis
C
trial
D
tragedy
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q37 OK Answer: B
He won the election because he was able to carry his people along with him
A
alienate his people
B
go out with the people
C
have the support of the people
D
fail to provide the people with transport
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q37 OK Answer: B
In the course of the debate, the speakers were advised to summarize their points?
A
argue
B
develop
C
round off
D
round up
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q38
Do you know one of the most astounding events of my life;
A
special
B
amazing
C
serious
D
outstanding
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q38 OK Answer: B
Do you know one of the most astounding events of my life?
A
special
B
amazing
C
serious
D
outstanding
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q38 OK Answer: B
They often quarreled before leaving the house but made it up by the time they returned home
A
added it up
B
reconciled
C
fell out
D
compounded the problem [PAGE 272]
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q38 OK Answer: B
The elderly often fulminate against the apparent indolence of the young generation?
A
protest bitterly about
B
complain seriously about
C
promote vigorously
D
commend warmly [PAGE 288]
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q39 OK Answer: B
Adeniji is suffering from the consequences of alienation
A
confinement
B
isolation
C
enclosure
D
imprisonment
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q40
The terms of the contract stuck in my throat.
A
were beyond me
B
were not clear
C
were ambiguoused
D
became obsolete
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q40 OK Answer: C
The terms of the contract stuck in my throat
A
were beyond me
B
were not clear
C
were ambiguous
D
became obsolete
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q40 OK Answer: C
The economic situation is responsible for the recent discord in many families
A
division
B
resourcefulness
C
harmony
D
suffering
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q40 OK Answer: C
Nigeria is gradually experiencing economic recession?
A
birth
B
discovery
C
recovery
D
destruction Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q41
He was asked to give copious examples to appear convincing
A
concrete
B
rigid
C
cogent
D
many
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q41 OK Answer: D
He was asked to give copious, examples to appear convincing
A
concrete
B
rigid
C
cogent
D
many
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q41 OK Answer: D
The college was worried about Tunji;s garrulous tendency
A
reticent
B
loqacious
C
quarrelsome
D
outspoken
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q41 OK Answer: D
We could not put up with his terrible disposition?
A
exterminate
B
tolerate
C
control
D
deal with
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q42 OK Answer: A
Some children mimic their teachers
A
imitate
B
mime
C
ridicule
D
tease
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q42 OK Answer: A
We have found that cassava is a sine qua non item in our industry
A
useful
B
indispensable
C
useless
D
dispensable
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q42 OK Answer: A
She was taken aback by his altitude?
A
delayed
B
dragged back
C
surprised
D
overwhelmed
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q43
He works long hours collecting trash to eke out a livelihood
A
try a living
B
struggle for a living
C
make a living
D
carve out a living.
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q43 OK Answer: C
He works long hour collecting trash to make out a livelihood
A
try a living
B
struggle for a living
C
make a living
D
carve out a living
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q43 OK Answer: C
Science may be a complicated area of learning, but its teaching needs to be demystified
A
simplfied
B
twisted
C
made difficult
D
distorted [PAGE 273]
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q43 OK Answer: C
Many would argue that the achievement is commensurate with the effort?
A
unexpected in the light of
B
funny compared with
C
proportional to
D
the wrong excuse for
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q44 OK Answer: C
Everybody complained of a lean harvest last year
A
surplus
B
abundant
C
poor [PAGE 257]
D
thin
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q44 OK Answer: C
Surveying the sky in the quiet of the night gives me an ethereal feeling
A
human
B
earthly
C
mundane
D
commonplace
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q44 OK Answer: C
They show no fitness in dealing with strangers?
A
boldness
B
kindness
C
tact
D
love
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q45 OK Answer: D
He is very modest in his demands
A
honest
B
bogus
C
extravagant
D
humble
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q45 OK Answer: D
The awareness of mortality has always imposed some restraint on man's excesses
A
celestial
B
eternity
C
continuity
D
inexistence
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q45 OK Answer: D
As a matter of fact, we have been trying to step up production?
A
maximize
B
decrease
C
suspend
D
increase
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q46 OK Answer: A
The patient disregarded the advice of the doctor
A
ignored
B
disobeyed
C
questioned
D
respected
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q46 OK Answer: A
Ojo used to play tennis every day?
A
is familiar with playing
B
has to play
C
was in the habit of playing [PAGE 289]
D
was made to play
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q47
The newly elected leader has pledged to ensure better life for the citizens
A
vowed
B
agreed
C
undertaken
D
undertaking.
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q47 OK Answer: C
The newly elected leader has pledge to ensure better life for the citizens
A
vowed
B
agreed
C
undertaken
D
undertaking
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q47 OK Answer: C
The lawyer pointed out a discrepancy in the two stories
A
similarity
B
gap
C
falsehood
D
difference
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q47 OK Answer: C
In his own story, he confirmed that they had been on his tail for quite some time?
A
closely following and watching him
B
searching for him
C
giving him a tail
D
tagging him a talebearer
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q48 OK Answer: B
Statesmen are revered for their objectivity
A
referred
B
respected
C
remembered
D
rejected
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q48 OK Answer: B
Their high level of dishonesty has made that department infamous in the entire secretariat
A
reputable
B
notorious
C
unpopular
D
acceptable
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q48 OK Answer: B
I am surprised to learn that Badmus is an agnostic?
A
someone that believes in God
B
someone who antagonizes God
C
someone who is nonchalant about the existence of God
D
someone who does not believe in the existence of God
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q49
He has been advised to keep his head, the confusion notwithstanding
A
avoid being beaten or insulted
B
keep calm
C
save his head
D
prevent being beheaded.
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q49 OK Answer: B
He has been advised to keep his head, the confusion not withstanding
A
avoid been beaten or insulted
B
keep calm
C
save his head
D
prevent himself
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q49 OK Answer: B
When Uche wouldn't come to quickly enough, the principal rushed him to the hospital
A
revive
B
pass out
C
arrive
D
come up
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q49 OK Answer: B
Although the manager is busy right now, he will be with you presently?
A
immediately
B
soon
C
without delay
D
right away
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q50 OK Answer: C
The police ran the criminal to earth
A
jailed him
B
knocked him down
C
discovered him
D
buried him
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q50 OK Answer: C
The governor's action is out of tune with the declarations of his party
A
in disagreement
B
in line
C
out of touch
D
in touch In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q50 OK Answer: C
The governor's wife, in characteristically simple attire, walked into the hall unnoticed?
A
eccentrically
B
typically
C
consistently
D
intrinsically
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q51
Garba always puts his shoulder to the wheel.
A
sits with his shoulders straight when he is driving
B
works energetically at the task in hand [PAGE 51]
C
performs tasks assigned him grudgingly
D
holds the steering wheel firmly when he is driving.
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q51 OK Answer: B
Garba always puts his shoulder to the wheel
A
sits with his shoulder straight when driving
B
works energetically at the task in hand
C
performs tasks assigned him grudgingly
D
holds the steering wheel firmly when he is driving [PAGE 258]
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q51 OK Answer: B
Ator led a dog's life for twenty years he stayed in the United Kingdom
A
lived a dirty life
B
was promiscuous
C
was domesticated
D
led an unhappy and troubled life
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q51 OK Answer: B
After my husband's popular election, we had to keep open house throughout the weekend?
A
entertain every caller
B
keep all doors open
C
relax security
D
give a party
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q52
He reneged on the agreement between him and his employees.
A
kept
B
failed to keep
C
failed to approve
D
failed to sign.
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q52 OK Answer: B
He reneged on the agreement between him and his employees
A
kept
B
failed to keep
C
failed to approve
D
failed to sign
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q52 OK Answer: B
The chief's brother was a complete nonentity
A
upstart
B
vagabond
C
riff-raff
D
person of inexperience
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q52 OK Answer: B
Our new Vice-Chancellor has stepped off the wrong foot?
A
injured his foot while entering his office
B
started off badly
C
made a costly mistake
D
stepped on the wrong toes
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q53 OK Answer: C
He is credulous
A
credible
B
creditable
C
gullible
D
fallible
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q53 OK Answer: C
The principal warned us against burning the candle at both sides
A
being careless with candles
B
wearing ourselves out [PAGE 274]
C
being too generous
D
disloyalty
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q53 OK Answer: C
The corporate existence of any nation is in jeopardy if her leaders pay lip service to her unity?
A
do not promptly pay their taxes
B
want to break up the country
C
do not dialogue - regularly over her unity
D
are insincere about the problems of her unity [PAGE 290]
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q54
The company has gone under
A
suffered some loss
B
broken up
C
become broke
D
become bankrupt. In each questions 55 to 95, fill each gap with the appropriate option from list following the gap.
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q54
Biola decided to give the task everything he had
A
all his money
B
all his time
C
complete attention
D
complete attendance
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q54
Much to her chagrin, the bridegroom did not turn up for the wedding?
A
wonder
B
surprise
C
disappointment
D
depression Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q55 OK Answer: B
Many people believe that nuclear power will solve our energy problems ...., this has not been proved to be true
A
Indeed
B
But
C
However
D
On the contrary [PAGE 259]
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q55 OK Answer: B
The result of the election would have been different if some people had not been disfranchised
A
disfavored
B
banned from contesting
C
allowed to rig
D
prevented from voting
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q55 OK Answer: B
Ngozi's countenance is less gloomy; it would appear as if she is relatively out of the woods?
A
free from difficulties
B
just from the forest
C
in good condition of health
D
out of wants [PAGE 291]
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q56 OK Answer: C
...., sign post words are used to readers
A
Conclusively
B
To conclude
C
In conclusion
D
The conclusion
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q56 OK Answer: C
We enjoyed the story but it sounds larger than life
A
too long and unsubstantiated
B
a little watery and lifeless
C
completely untrue
D
somewhat unusual
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q56 OK Answer: C
When I was in the secondary school, my parents were active members of the ..........
A
Parents - Teachers Association
B
Parents - Teachers' Association
C
Parents - Teacher Association
D
Parents - Teacher's Association
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q57 OK Answer: B
Every programming language and software package .... limitations
A
have its
B
have their
C
has its
D
has their
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q57 OK Answer: B
Olu might visit London next summer
A
could
B
should
C
will
D
can
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q57 OK Answer: B
The pen which you have just picked up is.......?
A
Charle's
B
Charles'
C
Charless'
D
Charles's
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q58 OK Answer: D
General Murtala Muhammed excelled in deeds of prowess
A
warfare
B
politics
C
courage
D
eloquence
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q58 OK Answer: D
It is clear to me that you won't visit Okoro this holiday, will you?...
A
Yes, I wont
B
Yes, I will visit
C
No, I won't
D
No, I will not visit
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q59 OK Answer: C
Baba and .... participated in the tournament
A
him
B
his
C
he
D
he's
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q59 OK Answer: C
The teacher's face broke into incredulous smile when he heard Adamu's reason for coming late
A
irritating
B
artificial
C
unbelievable
D
irresponsible [PAGE 275]
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q59 OK Answer: C
Sa'adatu as well as the maids...?
A
like Plantain chips
B
are liking Plantain chips
C
is liking plantain chips
D
likes plantain chips
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q60 OK Answer: A
It was .... who fought the civil war?
A
they
B
them
C
those
D
theirs
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q60 OK Answer: A
Recreation is important in contemporary civilization
A
leisure
B
treasure
C
Freedom
D
pleasure
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q60 OK Answer: A
Measles....no longer impossible to manage these days
A
is
B
are
C
were
D
was
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q61 OK Answer: C
The physicians have more people in ...... waiting rooms than ....
A
his/he
B
there/they
C
their/they
D
them/they
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q61 OK Answer: C
He won most of his fight because of his unorthodox style
A
crude
B
dishonest
C
aggressive
D
unconventional
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q62 OK Answer: C
Before mechanization, workers ... water out of Fabrice with their hands
A
wring
B
wrung
C
wrang
D
wringed
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q62 OK Answer: C
Jide says he read in the papers that our uncle has been declared a persona non grata by the French government
A
unwelcome guest
B
impersonator
C
ungrateful person
D
unofficial guest
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q62 OK Answer: C
If the boys arrived early enough, the match ...?
A
would have been played
B
will be played
C
will have to be played
D
would be played
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q63 OK Answer: D
Four engineers .... on this system since March
A
worked
B
are working
C
had worked
D
have been working
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q63 OK Answer: D
The vice chancellor, who is a stickler of rules, refused the request by the students for the semester to be rescheduled
A
a puritan
B
a pedanist
C
disciplinarian
D
an idealist [PAGE 276]
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q63 OK Answer: D
There are ...... on spelling and pronunciation at the end of the book?
A
appendixes
B
appendix
C
appendices
D
appendixes
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q64 OK Answer: B
Having worked all night, the security man .... a sense of accomplishment
A
had felt
B
felt
C
is feeling
D
has felt
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q64 OK Answer: B
The town looked deserted but we moved in with trepidation
A
confidence
B
surprise
C
hesitation
D
fear In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q64 OK Answer: B
She usually works hard, but....... she could be very lazy?
A
at times
B
atimes
C
attimes
D
at time
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q65 OK Answer: D
Three quarters of the Physics class .... dramatically
A
improve
B
improves
C
are improving
D
is improving
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q65 OK Answer: D
I have no respect for individuals who are too ....
A
compliance
B
compliant
C
compliable
D
complicated
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q65 OK Answer: D
The police ........... happy about the dwindling crime rate.
A
says they are
B
say it is
C
say they are
D
says it is
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q66 OK Answer: C
the policemen who were to keep watch connived .... the robber's escape
A
with
B
at
C
to
D
for
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q66 OK Answer: C
The keepers themselves are sometimes........ by the bees?
A
stinged
B
stang
C
stung
D
sting
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q67 OK Answer: B
It seems to be a well thought .... scheme
A
over
B
out
C
off
D
into
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q67 OK Answer: B
I now realize I ........ you before?
A
had met
B
have met
C
met
D
meet [PAGE 292]
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q68 OK Answer: B
Adekunle is prepared for a .... with his opponent following his defeat last season
A
show-off
B
show-down
C
show-out
D
show up
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q68 OK Answer: B
Wudu will not come .... she is asked
A
after
B
provided
C
unless
D
because
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q68 OK Answer: B
The patient was ....... by a group of surgeons last week?
A
operated on
B
operated
C
operated for
D
operated with
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q69 OK Answer: C
Tosin refused to be .... though he has written the same examination three times
A
sad
B
placated
C
frustrated
D
indifferent
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q69 OK Answer: C
You must forbid .... coming
A
he's
B
that he is
C
him for
D
his
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q69 OK Answer: C
The old man couldn't help ...... at his grandson's babbling?
A
to laugh
B
that he laughed
C
laughing
D
in laughing
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q70 OK Answer: A
On his ... of office, the new presidents announced some drastic measures
A
assumption
B
ascension
C
acceptance
D
appointment
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q70 OK Answer: A
Oche should leave for New York on Friday .... being equal
A
all the things
B
all other things
C
other things
D
other things all
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q71 OK Answer: C
The .... was filled .... the Ilorin Magistrate Court
A
suit/in
B
case/in
C
suit/at
D
case/at
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q71 OK Answer: C
Th woman warned her daughter not to .... with bad boys
A
move
B
be moving
C
be keeping company
D
keep company
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q71 OK Answer: C
He claimed that Mr. okoli's utterance was tantamount to defamation of character, so he sued for .......
A
damage
B
some damage
C
a damage
D
damages [PAGE 293]
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q72 OK Answer: D
The plaintiff .... the court to restrain the defendants from further action
A
asked
B
begged
C
demanded of
D
prayed
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q72 OK Answer: D
Ali is crying because his mother was killed in a .... accident
A
motor
B
traffic
C
motor vehicle
D
road
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q72 OK Answer: D
I don't think he can .......?
A
can't he
B
isn't it
C
can he
D
don't I
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q73 OK Answer: C
My experience in Lagos last week was .... about
A
something to excite
B
nothing to explain at home [PAGE 261]
C
nothing to write home
D
something to celebrate
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q73 OK Answer: C
Otokpa is not very bold. He's not .... a rough life
A
cut up for
B
cut for
C
cut off for
D
cut out for
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q73 OK Answer: C
The handset was faulty and so it was impossible to ..... them on phone?
A
get at
B
get over
C
get through to
D
get on to
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q74 OK Answer: A
.... him around, I would have informed you
A
Had I seen
B
Have I seen
C
Should I see
D
If I saw
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q74 OK Answer: A
Some of the food .... spoilt
A
is
B
are
C
were
D
have [PAGE 277]
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q74 OK Answer: A
The president of the union ....... for the airport by the time the riot started?
A
would have left
B
is about leaving
C
was leaving
D
has left
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q75 OK Answer: C
Ahmed is one of the boys who always .... good work
A
does
B
would do
C
do
D
done
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q75 OK Answer: C
They spent the last holiday with their ....
A
sister in-law
B
sisters-in-law
C
sisters-in-laws
D
sisters-in-law
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q75 OK Answer: C
To be extravagant is to be .......?
A
rich
B
luxurious
C
careless
D
wasteful
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q76 OK Answer: C
I sent .... news to the press yesterday
A
a parcel of
B
a flash of
C
an item of
D
a number of
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q76 OK Answer: C
You should not need .... twice
A
to tell
B
telling
C
tell
D
to have been told
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q76 OK Answer: C
Until his recent experience, Onimisi used to pride himself....... his fearlessness?
A
on
B
by
C
about
D
for
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q77 OK Answer: A
The university has a large collection of sporting ....
A
equipment
B
equipments
C
constumes
D
aids
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q77 OK Answer: A
The .... discouraged me from reading it
A
story's lengths
B
length of the story
C
story length
D
stories length
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q77 OK Answer: A
The trader ...... his wares at the trade fair?
A
exhibited
B
displayed
C
spread
D
demonstrated
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q78
He keeps his … [
A
surroundings
B
surrounding
C
premise
D
environments] clean always.
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q78 OK Answer: A
He keeps his .... clean always
A
surroundings
B
surrounding
C
premise
D
environments
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q78 OK Answer: A
When the teacher asked him to join the queue outside, he considered it .... to his dignity
A
an attack
B
an insolence
C
an affront
D
a disrespect
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q78 OK Answer: A
Based on the facts before me, I have no alternative ...... to terminate your appointment?
A
but
B
than
C
as
D
only
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q79 OK Answer: B
She has a set of gold ....
A
earing
B
earings
C
earring
D
ear-ring
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q79 OK Answer: B
When he joined the staff of the school, he had various duties .... to him
A
detailed
B
assigned
C
prescribed
D
enlisted
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q79 OK Answer: B
Despite the pressure of work during the week I shall endeavor to ...... at your wedding?
A
put up an appearance
B
put an appearance
C
put in an appearance
D
put on an appearance
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q80 OK Answer: C
I have stopped writing letters application because I .... that all the vacancies are filled
A
have heard
B
had heard
C
heard
D
hear [PAGE 262]
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q80 OK Answer: C
The secretary was blamed .... the untidy state of the office
A
for
B
about
C
over
D
on
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q80 OK Answer: C
The expected guest eventually arrived ....... his wife?
A
in company with
B
in company of
C
by company of
D
accompanied with
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q81 OK Answer: A
After a long talk with the police, Baba confessed his guilt and so the other boys with whom he was accused were ....
A
vindicated
B
consoled
C
convinced
D
exonerated [PAGE 278]
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q81 OK Answer: A
When we visited him, he offered us a variety of ....... drinks such as whisky and brandy?
A
hot
B
local
C
hard
D
soft [PAGE 294]
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q82
The police are looking for … [
A
two big cars black
B
two cars big black
C
two big black cars
D
two black big cars].
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q82 OK Answer: C
The police are looking for ....
A
two big cars black
B
two cars big black
C
two big black cars
D
two black big cars
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q82 OK Answer: C
You think she hasn't got any friends? Of course, she's got ....
A
many more
B
quite much
C
quite a few
D
few
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q83 OK Answer: D
Adaobi is contemptuous .... dishonest people
A
to
B
at
C
for
D
of
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q83 OK Answer: D
He moved out of the house because the landlord and his wife were always fighting ....
A
them selves
B
theirselves
C
each other
D
one another [PAGE 279]
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q83 OK Answer: D
I have decided to ...... drinking alcohol for health reasons?
A
abandon
B
give up
C
discard
D
jettison
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q84 OK Answer: B
My goats are grazing ...... the field
A
on
B
in
C
at
D
into
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q84 OK Answer: B
The vermin on his body .... hideous
A
makes the lunatic look
B
make the lunatic look
C
makes the lunatic to look
D
make the lunatic to look
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q84 OK Answer: B
I would like to ....... my father to Kaduna?
A
accompany
B
follow
C
escort
D
join
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q85 OK Answer: D
It .... easier if he told us himself
A
would be
B
would have been
C
would had been
D
will be
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q85 OK Answer: D
Do you think all .... not enough to help the investigator?
A
these information is
B
this information are
C
this information is
D
these information are
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q85 OK Answer: D
One ...... be too careful these days; times are uncertain and walls have ears?
A
can't
B
shouldn't
C
need not
D
dares not
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q86 OK Answer: A
Our principal and chairman of the occasion ... just arrived
A
has
B
having
C
have
D
had
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q86 OK Answer: A
Do you prefer ...... my rickety car?
A
going on foot to taking
B
to go on foot to taking
C
going on foot than taking
D
to go on foot than to take
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q86 OK Answer: A
I shall never be so tired ...... to write to you?
A
as not to be able
B
that I shan't be able
C
and so be unable
D
such that I will be unable
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q87 OK Answer: A
From 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., he .... hot chocolate, often not having time for his own breakfast
A
is kept busy serving
B
keeps busy to serve
C
is busied serving
D
kept busy to serve [PAGE 263]
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q87 OK Answer: A
No sooner .... to fall
A
did we set out when the rain had started
B
had we set out than the rain started
C
were we setting out than the rain started
D
we had set out when the rain started
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q87 OK Answer: A
As you have been here before...... lead the way?
A
it were better you
B
it is you who will
C
you'd better
D
you would better
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q88 OK Answer: D
The company was charged with a .... of contract
A
negligence
B
violation
C
disregard
D
breach
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q88 OK Answer: D
My friend ....... me for many years when I met him last week?
A
never saw
B
did not see
C
had not seen
D
had never seen
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q89 OK Answer: C
You avoid facing .... the reality of life
A
at
B
up
C
up to
D
on to
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q89 OK Answer: C
School buildings that ...... in 1950...... now uninhabitable?
A
were build / are [PAGE 295]
B
were built / are
C
were built / is
D
are built / are
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q90 OK Answer: B
In .... we, as politicians, are identified with the masses
A
a more deeper sense
B
a much deeper sense
C
a most deeper sense
D
much more deeper sense
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q90 OK Answer: B
The helpless .... our sympathy
A
require
B
requires
C
does require
D
do requires
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q90 OK Answer: B
Sixty percent of the unskilled workers...... yearly by the company?
A
are retain
B
is retained
C
were retained
D
are retained
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q91 OK Answer: C
In addition, their comments are vague and abstract, .... difficult to interpret
A
which students find them
B
but students find it
C
so students find them
D
but students find them
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q91 OK Answer: C
My brother got married to a woman with .... manners
A
gorgeous
B
exquisite
C
decent
D
attractive
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q91 OK Answer: C
Defects like ...... in government's development plans...... for extra vigilance?
A
this / calls
B
these / calls
C
this / call
D
these / call
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q92 OK Answer: A
we are .... to receive your letter and to know that you are ....
A
happy/ in good health
B
grateful/sound
C
pleased / all well
D
appreciative/swimming in good health
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q92 OK Answer: A
The thief we caught yesterday was .... as an official of the company
A
disguised
B
concealed
C
masked
D
veiled
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q92 OK Answer: A
Most of his personal …… stolen
A
affects was
B
affects were
C
effects was
D
effects were
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q93 OK Answer: D
People who live by .... what loneliness is like
A
each other know
B
one another know
C
oneself knows
D
themselves know
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q93 OK Answer: D
The carpenter asked for ten packets of .... nails
A
fifteen-centimetre
B
fifteen centimetres'
C
fifteen- centimetres
D
fifteen-centimetres'
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q93 OK Answer: D
Tokyo is one of the most developed ...... of the world?
A
electronics centre
B
electronic centre
C
electronics centres
D
electronic centres
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q94 OK Answer: A
It has been confirmed that the election .... held in July
A
will be
B
is being
C
has been
D
have being
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q94 OK Answer: A
The president refused to shake .... with the visiting Prime Minister
A
hand
B
hands
C
a hand
D
his hand
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q94 OK Answer: A
The director is to liaise ...... the management ...... corporate matters?
A
with / in
B
in / on
C
with / on
D
on / with
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q95 OK Answer: C
The trader complained that he .... robbed
A
had been
B
has been
C
was being
D
is being
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q95 OK Answer: C
Some motorist ..... Sokoto and Kano?
A
shuttle along
B
shuttle from
C
shuttle to
D
shuttle between
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q96 OK Answer: B
People may not pick flower in this park
A
people can pick flowers in this park
B
people may not wish to pick flowers in this park
C
people are prohibited from picking flowers from this park
D
people cannot pick flowers from this park
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q96 OK Answer: B
How can we believe this witness when no one will .... his story?
A
collate
B
correlate [PAGE 280]
C
collaborate
D
corroborate
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q96 OK Answer: B
...... we can now start meaningful development?
A
Since the cold war is over
B
With the cold war over [PAGE 296]
C
The cold war over
D
That the cold war is over
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q97 OK Answer: C
Tom ought not to have told me
A
Tom did not tell me but he should
B
Perhaps Tom was wrong to have told me
C
Tom told me but it was wrong of him
D
It was necessary for Tom not to tell me
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q97 OK Answer: C
The journalist's unpopular views made him the subject of much ....
A
admiration
B
derision
C
admonition
D
suspicion
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q97 OK Answer: C
My ...... is for you to refuse the ....... of the wicked?
A
advise / advice
B
advice / advice
C
advice / advise
D
advise / advise
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q98
The spokesman confirmed that the government would not give … to the demands of the trade union leaders.
A
up
B
into
C
onto
D
in.
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q98 OK Answer: C
He can't be swimming all day
A
it's possible he is not swimming now
B
It's very likely he is swimming now
C
He does not have the ability to swim all day
D
He would not like to swim all day
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q98 OK Answer: C
Idubor has gone to see his mechanic because his car engine needs to be turned
A
in
B
off
C
up
D
on
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q98 OK Answer: C
Go straight down the hill and take the third ........ on the left. you can't miss it?
A
bend
B
branch
C
junction
D
turning
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q99
Many students have joined the … movement.
A
revivalists'
B
revival
C
revivalist
D
revivalist's.
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q99 OK Answer: C
Bolade would make a mess of cooking the rice
A
it was typical of Bolade to make a mess of things
B
Bolade cannot cook
C
Bolade will not cook rice the rice well
D
Bolade does not like cooking rice
Use of English JAMB 1992 Q99 OK Answer: C
I was anxious to arrive early for the lecture that I .... my note in the car
A
forgot
B
left
C
dropped
D
abandoned
Use of English JAMB 1992 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
D
would have perished.