Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1978

Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion in the following sentence;

His jail terms were to run concurrently

A. Simultaneously
B. Uniformly
C. Laboriously
D. Consecutively
E. Judiciously

Question 7:

• JAMB 1978

Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion in the following sentence;

There is some obvious symmetry in the whole presentation

A. Confusion
B. Hesitation
C. Excitement
D. Orderliness
E. Dissatisfaction

Question 8:

• JAMB 1978

Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion in the following sentence;

The bill has to wait as we are now insolvent

A. Overworked
B. Bankrupt
C. Unsettled
D. Insoluble
E. Affluent

Question 9:

• JAMB 1978

Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion in the following sentence;

All his plans fell through

A. Failed
B. Were accomplished
C. Had to be reviewed
D. Were rejected
E. Fell

Question 10:

• JAMB 1978

Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion in the following sentence;

The balance sheet at the end of the business year shows that we broke even

A. Lost heavily
B. Made profit
C. Neither lost nor gained
D. Had no money to continue business
E. Were heavily indebted to our bankers