Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 596:

• JAMB 1983

In the question below select the option which best express the meaning of the phrase or word underlined:
It was interesting to observe the likeness between the pupil and his teacher

A. Similarity
B. Relationship
C. Fondness
D. Affection
E. Affinity

Question 597:

• JAMB 1984

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
The meeting was cancelled because of the convocation

A. Brought up
B. Alled of
C. Broke off
D. Dropped out
E. Phased out

Question 598:

• JAMB 1984

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
The meeting was cancelled because of the convocation

A. Brought up
B. Alled of
C. Broke off
D. Dropped out
E. Phased out

Question 599:

• JAMB 1984

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
Our town is so small that we are always meeting our schoolmates accidentally

A. Coming across
B. Falling into
C. Knocking up
D. Running up
E. Running into

Question 600:

• JAMB 1984

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
Can you give a good explanation for your behaviour?

A. Account for
B. Call for
C. Clear up
D. Make up
E. Give up