Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 116:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words:

In spite of the loud music, John soon managed to fall asleep

A. The loud music soon helped John to fall asleep
B. John soon fell asleep as a result of the loud music
C. The loud music made John despise sleep
D. The loud music made John unable to fall asleep
E. John soon fell asleep even though the music was loud

Question 117:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :

He heard the loud noise of the huge air-raid siren

A. Buzz
B. Crack
C. Rumble
D. Whistle
E. Wail

Question 118:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined statement or words:

He has a big heart but he inept at following a witty conversion

A. Large
B. Huge
C. Warm
D. Placid
E. Fragile

Question 119:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined statement or words:

He took a quick look at the poor man, shook his head and took to his heels

A. Glanced at
B. Viewed
C. Observed
D. Gazed at
E. Spied

Question 120:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined statement or words:

One of the stages of the creative process is the incubation period. This refer to the period when

A. The idea is firmly fixed through repetition
B. The person suddenly comes upon the idea
C. The person thinks over the idea
D. The idea yields concrete result
E. The idea is given up