Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 581:

• JAMB 1983

In the question below which of the following options express the same idea as the one in quotes?:
'To ask after a friend' is to

A. Ask questions about the friend
B. Inquire about the friend's welfare
C. Go after the friend
D. Like the friend
E. Tak after the friend

Question 582:

• JAMB 1983

In the question below which of the following options express the same idea as the one in quotes?:
'An open secret' means

A. A fact that is very secret
B. An open matter
C. A secret known to everybody
D. A confidential matter
E. A secret told in the open air

Question 583:

• JAMB 1983

In the question below which of the following options express the same idea as the one in quotes?:
'To put something aside' is to

A. Put it by ones side
B. Put it in a side pocket for future use
C. Keep something for some special purpose
D. Keep in safety
E. Protect it

Question 584:

• JAMB 1983

In the question below choose the phrase or word which best completes the meaning of each sentence:
One of the .... during the football match led to a fight between the teams

A. Incidence
B. Incidences
C. Incidents
D. Occasions
E. Linesman

Question 585:

• JAMB 1983

In the question below choose the phrase or word which best completes the meaning of each sentence:
He used to play tennis, but he doesn't ....

A. As of now
B. Any longer
C. Again
D. Presently
E. Since