Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 186:

• JAMB 1980

Choosing the word or phrase from A to E which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words in each sentence:

He has never been a good mediator, even in minor family disputes, because in most cases his views are always jaundiced

A. Coloured
B. Sick
C. Suspicious
D. Unscrupulous
E. Prejudiced

Question 187:

• JAMB 1980

Choosing the word or phrase from A to E which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words in each sentence:

After the wife had covered her misdeeds by prevaricating on several occasions, the poor husband accused her point blank of adultery

A. Bluntly
B. Pointedly
C. Emphatically
D. Unreservedly
E. Unmistakingly

Question 188:

• JAMB 1980

Choosing the word or phrase from A to E which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words in each sentence:

The vote of thanks which was elaborately moved by the social secretary did not ring true particularly as the fund raising had been a big failure

A. Was all lies
B. Was not honest
C. Was inaudible
D. Was not genuine
E. Was distorted

Question 189:

• JAMB 1980

Choosing the word or phrase from A to E which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words in each sentence:

I listened with rapt attention as he never suspected that i knew he was telling me a cock and bull story

A. A story about a cock
B. A story about bull
C. An incredible story
D. An interesting
E. An eye witness story

Question 190:

• JAMB 1980

Choosing the word or phrase from A to E which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words in each sentence:

When a man is immune to an illness, he is

A. Opposed to it
B. Attached to it
C. Hated by it
D. Protected against it
E. Addicted to it