Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 141:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :

The head of state in his new year broadcast to the nation emphasized the need for Nigerians to regard .... as member of the same family

A. Themselves
B. One another
C. Each other
D. Yourselves
E. Theirselves

Question 142:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence

The executive President honoured the messenger with the Grand Commander of the Niger award .... his industries and meritorious services to the nation

A. On recognition of
B. In gratitude for
C. In recognition to
D. By recognition of
E. In recognition of

Question 143:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :

The neighbor's children always make ... when she is not at home

A. Noises
B. Lots of noise
C. Plenty of noise
D. Lots of noise
E. A lot of noise

Question 144:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :

Biliaminu sent the expensive present to one Miss Sanda of the United African Organization and not to .... of the Central Bank of Nigeria

A. The Miss Sanda
B. Miss Sanda
C. A Miss Sanda
D. One Miss Sanda
E. Some Miss Sanda

Question 145:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :

The Land Decree does not concern itself with achieving .... in landed property ownership, since those who already own large estates can keep them for good

A. Equality
B. Balance
C. Fifty-fifty
D. Sanity
E. Efficiency