Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 2141:

• JAMB 2006

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
He has no reason to have his heart in his mouth?

A. Think negatively
B. Feel guilty
C. Be afraid
D. Be confident

Question 2142:

• JAMB 2006

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
That little boy has become quite chubby?

A. Thin
B. Intelligent
C. Huge
D. Tall

Question 2143:

• JAMB 2006

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
He gave himself up by his plebeian tastes?

A. Robust
B. Voracious
C. Patrician
D. Laughable

Question 2144:

• JAMB 2006

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Akpan was able to douse the flames with the new piece of equipment?

A. Reduce
B. Extinguish
C. Ignite
D. Reinforce

Question 2145:

• JAMB 2006

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
No sooner had he arrived than it started to rain?

A. Long before
B. Seldom
C. Simultaneously
D. Just before