1983 JAMB UTME English Language Past Questions

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In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:The story has to be taken with a grain of salt. This means that

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In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined: Ike is head over heels in love with Ngozi. This means that

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In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:Solo has resigned his job with the textile mills. He doesn't seem to worry about getting another job. His plans are still quite in the air. Th…

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In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:Ijeoma counted her chickens before they were hatched. This means that Ijeoma

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In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:The salesman tried to pull the wool over by the eye. This implies that the salesman tried to

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In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:It is usually hard to change the course of action when one crosses the rubicon. The underlined expression, as used in this sentence means to

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In the question below, choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:The farmer has bought the insecticide because he was bent on _____ the insects in his farm.

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In the question below, choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:After the initial confusion, the Manager's suggestion brought _____ to the depressed investors

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In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined: The convict said. he was tired of leading a dog's life. To lead a dog's life means to live

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In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:Old customs die hard. This implies that old customs

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In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined: The legislator has decided to play second fiddle after he had been walked out of the assembly for violating basic procedures of the House. Th…

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In the question below, choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:I could not believe that our team _____ the match after being in the lead for most of the match

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In the question below, choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:On his way back the boy ran into a long procession of men, women and children in _____

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In the question below, choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:The School Board has placed an order for _____

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In the question below, choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:Two ministers found it very difficult to get _____

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In the question below, choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:The young lady decided to _____

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In the question below, choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:One of the men _____ round the lawn three times every evening

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In the question below, choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:The situation has deteriorated sharply and relations between the two countries may soon be _____

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In the question below, choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:We hold that the nation, both in its public and private sectors _____ the best consultancy service and advice in all its endeavours

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In the question below, choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:The commission was set up to enquire _____ the general conditions of child abuse in such institution

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