[ Post UTME Begins ]: View The List Of Schools That Have Released 2026 Post-UTME Forms.
Post UTME Past Questions Agent
Post-UTME Past Questions - Original materials are available here - Download PDF for your school of choice + 1 year SMS alerts
  1. Home
  2. Classroom
  3. English Language
  4. JAMB 1979

English Language 1979 JAMB Past Questions

Clear Selections
Change Subject Post a Question Check Syllabus Study My Bookmarks Past Questions Videos Watch Video Lessons Download App

WAEC and NECO CBT App for Mobile Devices - Candidates, Schools, Centres, Resellers - 100% Offline -Download Now
WAEC offline past questions - with all answers and explanations in one app - Download for free
Post-UTME Past Questions - Original materials are available here - Download PDF for your school of choice + 1 year SMS alerts
41

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :
The politicians have a number of peculiarities. The most conspicuous is the way he gesticulates when making a serious point

  • A. shows anxiety when making a serious point
  • B. breaks down when talking seriously
  • C. uses his hands and arms as a sign
  • D. bows his head in humility to the crowd
  • E. shakes his head from one side to the other
View Answer & Discuss (4) JAMB 1979
42

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :
In spite of the loud music, John soon managed to fall asleep

  • A. the loud music soon helped John to fall asleep
  • B. John soon fell asleep as a result of the loud music
  • C. the loud music made John despise sleep
  • D. the loud music made John unable to fall asleep
  • E. John soon fell asleep even though the music was loud
View Answer & Discuss (4) JAMB 1979
43
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :
He heard the loud noise of the huge air-raid siren
  • A. buzz
  • B. crack
  • C. rumble
  • D. whistle
  • E. wail
View Answer & Discuss (12) JAMB 1979
WAEC and NECO CBT Software for Computers and Laptops - Candidates, Schools, Centres, Resellers - 100% Offline -Download Now
Post UTME Past Questions Agent
WAEC Past Questions, Objective & Theory, Study 100% offline, Download app now - 127076
44

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined statement or words:
He has a big heart but he inept at following a witty conversion

  • A. Large
  • B. huge
  • C. warm
  • D. placid
  • E. fragile
View Answer & Discuss (15) JAMB 1979
45
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined statement or words:
He took a quick look at the poor man, shook his head and took to his heels
  • A. glanced at
  • B. viewed
  • C. observed
  • D. gazed at
  • E. spied
View Answer & Discuss (14) JAMB 1979
Start a Free Practice Test
 
WAEC and NECO CBT Software for Computers and Laptops - Candidates, Schools, Centres, Resellers - 100% Offline -Download Now
WAEC offline past questions - with all answers and explanations in one app - Download for free
Post-UTME Past Questions - Original materials are available here - Download PDF for your school of choice + 1 year SMS alerts
WAEC and NECO CBT App for Mobile Devices - Candidates, Schools, Centres, Resellers - 100% Offline -Download Now