Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 576:

• JAMB 1983

In the question below fill in the right word/phrase:
He .... the book to the library last week

A. Has returned
B. Had returned
C. Was returning
D. Returned
E. Was to be returning

Question 577:

• JAMB 1983

In the question below fill in the right word/phrase:
The candidate made .... at the village square a day before the election

A. A sermon
B. An address
C. A eulogy
D. A lecture
E. A speech

Question 578:

• JAMB 1983

In the question below fill in the right word/phrase:
The policeman was sent to .... the allegation made by the man

A. Investigate
B. Examine
C. Probe
D. Enquire
E. Observe

Question 579:

• JAMB 1983

In the question below which of the following options express the same idea as the one in quotes?:
'To be in the red', is to be

A. In debt
B. Rich
C. A socialist
D. Red
E. Dressed in red

Question 580:

• JAMB 1983

In the question below which of the following options express the same idea as the one in quotes?:
'To beat down the price' is to

A. Flog the price
B. Reduce the price
C. Beat the salesman
D. Attack the seller
E. Control the price