Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 2086:

• JAMB 2005

Choose the option nearest n meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
The accident victim received a superficial wound from the crash

A. A serious
B. A painless
C. An internal
D. An external

Question 2087:

• JAMB 2005

Choose the option nearest n meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
The boxer fizzled out just in the sixth round

A. Knocked out his opponent
B. Showed off his talents
C. Became tired out fought on spiritedly
D. Surrendered rather disappointingly

Question 2088:

• JAMB 2005

Choose the option nearest n meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
The manager described Mfon as a man of vehement character

A. Weak and interesting
B. Strong and insistent
C. Troublesome and noisy
D. Clever and helpful

Question 2089:

• JAMB 2005

Choose the option nearest n meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
Obi's dog is old but still lively

A. Attractive
B. Howling
C. Barking
D. Frisky

Question 2090:

• JAMB 2006

Choose the option that best option that best completes the gap(s).
The police claim that a number of stolen cars ....... recovered?

A. Have been
B. Has been
C. Has being
D. Have being