Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 531:

• JAMB 1983

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

A. Cause a lot of hardship and death
B. Must be stopped
C. Never die out
D. Cause hardship for younger people
E. Tend to last for a long time

Question 532:

• JAMB 1983

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

A. Carelessly
B. In disgrace
C. In solitude
D. In misery
E. In poverty

Question 533:

• JAMB 1983

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

A. A glitter of hope
B. A glimmer of hope
C. A sparkle of hope
D. A raise of hope
E. A shower of hope

Question 534:

• JAMB 1983

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.

A. Exterminating
B. Estimating
C. Extenuating
D. Extinguishing
E. Exemplifying

Question 535:

• JAMB 1983

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

A. Do away with the many advices given by her relatives
B. Reject all the advices given by her relations
C. Take to all the advice given by her relations
D. Take to all the advices given by her relations
E. Eject all the advice given by her relatives