Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 191:

• 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 two boxers were neck and neck up till the sixth round but in the seventh and final round, the bigger one lost ground

A. Could no longer stand on his feet
B. Failed to maintain his position
C. Was beaten
D. Became dizzy
E. Became a punching bag

Question 192:

• 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:

While the mother and father were arguing furiously their small-boy sat patiently taking in everything they said

A. Absorbing
B. Accommodating
C. Embracing
D. Accepting
E. Noting

Question 193:

• 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:

For a priest to be successful, he should, from time to time review his actions

A. Inspect
B. Examine
C. Stare at
D. Visualize
E. Conceptualized

Question 194:

• 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:

In some parts of our society, people are ostracized purely on the basis of their parentage

A. Hated
B. Disrespected
C. Shut off form others
D. Locked up
E. Abandoned

Question 195:

• 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:

Sitting majestically on his throne is the Oba of Benin flanked by some of his wives

A. Surrounded
B. Supported
C. Guarded
D. Protected
E. Neglected