Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 151:

• JAMB 1980

Fill in the blank spaces in the following sentences making use of the best of the five options

Olukayode .... as a mechanic when he was young, but now he is a driver

A. Had been working
B. Used to work
C. Would work
D. Would have worked
E. Had worked

Question 152:

• JAMB 1980

Fill in the blank spaces in the following sentences making use of the best of the five options

...., it might not look such a rosy proposition.

A. From his viewing proposal
B. When he views the proposal
C. Having viewed the proposal
D. From his point of view
E. From his seesing it

Question 153:

• JAMB 1980

Fill in the blank spaces in the following sentences making use of the best of the five options

If we went to any European country .... Britain, we should need a substantial amount of money to pay our way

A. Like
B. Let us say
C. As an example
D. Like say
E. If we say

Question 154:

• JAMB 1980

Fill in the blank spaces in the following sentences making use of the best of the five options

The horse is a winner, ....

A. You can take that from me
B. You can say i say so
C. You can take my word for it
D. It is my word against theirs
E. You may or may not believe it

Question 155:

• JAMB 1980

Fill in the blank spaces in the following sentences making use of the best of the five options

If he had entered the room, i .... him

A. Saw
B. Had seen
C. Would have seen
D. May see
E. Will see