Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 526:

• JAMB 1983

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

A. Force me to buy his goods
B. Offer me cotton wool
C. Make me by his wool
D. Dupe me
E. Cover my eyes with wool

Question 527:

• JAMB 1983

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

A. Regarded each egg as a chicken
B. Hatched the egg prematurely
C. Assumed that her expectation had already been realized
D. Protected her eggs from breaking
E. Insured the eggs

Question 528:

• JAMB 1983

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. This means that his plans are

A. Airmailed
B. Airtight
C. Uncertain
D. Certain
E. Airborne

Question 529:

• JAMB 1983

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

A. Ike is friendly with Ngozi
B. Ike is trying to fall in love with Ngozi
C. Ngozi fell on Ike's heel and both of them fell in love
D. Ike is madly in love with Ngozi
E. None of the above

Question 530:

• JAMB 1983

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. This means that the legislator has decided to

A. Oppose every motion in the House
B. Suport every motion in the House
C. Condemn every motion
D. Support the lead given by the others
E. Become active in the house