2018 JAMB ENGLISH PAST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

The conclusion emphasizes the advancements in medicine and the availability of effective treatments for childhood diseases. The appropriate word must signify the quality and effectiveness of the drugs being referenced.

This expression implies that Bunmi avoided addressing the issue directly, instead providing unrelated or indirect information.

The phrase “widow’s mite” implies giving what little one can afford, with sincerity. This statement highlights that the donor gave all he could, though it might not be much.

The phrase “turned sour” indicates that the relationship has deteriorated, suggesting that Segun and Shehu are no longer friends.

The phrase “smelled a rat” means to suspect something is wrong. It suggests the driver was wary or distrustful of the policemen’s intentions.

“Letting the sleeping dog lie” means leaving matters as they are and not stirring up potential trouble. It suggests focusing on studies and not creating conflicts.

“Greenhorn” refers to someone who is inexperienced or new to a situation. It indicates that Ngozi lacks familiarity or practice in certain matters.

“Making both ends meet” refers to managing on a limited income, implying that people are struggling to cover basic needs due to financial challenges.

The phrase “keeping at arm’s length” implies maintaining a distance or avoiding close interaction with someone, often due to distrust or dislike.

“As a rule of thumb” means generally speaking or typically. It suggests that politicians tend to break promises made during campaigns.

“The milk of human kindness” implies compassion or mercy. This phrase suggests that the terrorists occasionally display acts of mercy or humanity.

“Hit below the belt” means to act in an unfair or unethical manner. Here, it implies the robbers were particularly cruel or dishonest.

“Keeping an eye on things” means monitoring or overseeing a situation to ensure it remains secure or functions smoothly.

“In a fix” implies being in a difficult or confusing situation. It indicates the person struggled to cope with or resolve the aftermath of the accident.

“Fought tooth and nail” indicates they made a determined and intense effort to achieve victory. It implies they were highly committed to winning.

“Once in a blue moon” means something rare or infrequent. This suggests the opportunity is a unique and uncommon event.

“Make a clean sweep” means winning or achieving everything available. It implies the person aims to succeed across all categories.

“Left in the cold” means to feel excluded or ignored. This implies John was not made to feel included at the event.

“Heart in his mouth” refers to being anxious or fearful. It implies Okoye often feels nervous or apprehensive about situations.

“Toe the line” means to follow rules or conform to expectations. It indicates that the company expects strict adherence to its policies.

This statement implies that the speaker’s father sees staying at home as a viable option for the following year, suggesting a lack of other options or suitability.

This question involves selecting the option opposite in meaning to “relegated,” which means assigned to a lower or distant position.

“Averred” means to affirm or declare confidently. The correct answer is the word with the opposite meaning.

“Brink of a financial abyss” implies imminent financial disaster. The option with the opposite meaning would indicate financial stability or security.

“Indisposed” generally means unwell or unable to participate. The option with the opposite meaning would describe someone who is in good health.

“Conscientious” refers to being diligent and responsible. The opposite would imply irresponsibility or carelessness.

This sentence implies an appeal to intuition or instinct. The option with the opposite meaning would be something more logical or conscious.

“Anticipated” means looked forward to with excitement. The opposite would mean she showed no eagerness or hope.

“Irascible” describes someone easily angered or irritable. The opposite would imply a more cheerful or agreeable nature.

“Neurotic” suggests she became overly anxious or emotionally unstable. The opposite would imply a state of mental balance or calmness.

“Lack” implies poverty or deficiency. The opposite would indicate abundance or wealth.

This sentence implies using one’s thoughts to plan or come up with ideas. The correct option would be the verb meaning to think or plan out.

The sentence implies meeting someone by chance. The correct answer should be a phrase that describes a coincidental meeting.

This statement suggests that the person isn’t expected to arrive soon. The correct answer is the phrase that means to show up.

“Hands are tied” is an idiom meaning someone is restricted from taking action. The correct answer is the body part used in this expression.

“Fill out a form” is the correct expression, meaning to complete it with information. The correct answer should use the correct preposition.

The word needed here is commonly associated with scheduled times and flights, not menus or manifests.

“Stand by” means to support someone, particularly during difficult times.

“Takes after” implies he resembles or behaves like his mentor, often in terms of mannerisms or characteristics.

The phrase implies having some time that is not needed for anything specific, commonly described as “time to waste.”

The sentence indicates an appropriate moment for policy change. The correct preposition should complete the sentence logically.

“Tolerated” contains a long “a” sound, which matches with one of the options.

“Gearbox” contains a “bare” sound, which matches with one of the options.

The “si” in “confusion” has a soft “zh” sound, matching one of the options.

“Tertiary” contains a “sh” sound, matching one of the options.

“Poster” has a “ter” sound, similar to one of the options.

“Cowed” has a similar “ow” sound, matching one of the options.

The stress pattern in “distribution” matches with one of the options.

The stress pattern in “irrevocable” is unique and matches with one of the options.

This sentence can be rephrased in a way that still implies location directly opposite the road.