Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 201:

• JAMB 1980

Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:

If Remi perform poorly in her forthcoming examination,then either her mother or i .... to blame

A. Must
B. Has
C. Will be
D. Are
E. Am

Question 202:

• JAMB 1980

Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:

I was able to .... Olu my book because he promised to return it the following day

A. Borrow
B. Give
C. Lend
D. Lease
E. Secure

Question 203:

• JAMB 1980

Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:

You cannot have a vague idea of the content of this comprehension text unless you first .... the whole passage for few minutes, said the teacher to his pupils

A. Digest
B. Decipher
C. Skim through
D. Chew through
E. Master

Question 204:

• JAMB 1980

Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:

The prefect came to the class five minutes after the lesson ....

A. Has started
B. Had started
C. Have started
D. Is started
E. Has been started

Question 205:

• JAMB 1980

Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:

Bimbo sings beautifully .... ?

A. Isn't it
B. Doesn't she
C. Isn't she
D. Does she
E. Is she