Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 211:

• JAMB 1980

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

Legislators must be trained to .... the truth

A. Disguise
B. Discern
C. Digest
D. Disturb
E. Distort

Question 212:

• JAMB 1980

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

He must be a good student because he is a .... reader

A. Romanesque
B. Veracious
C. Voracious
D. Mendacious
E. Sarcastic

Question 213:

• JAMB 1980

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

It is very difficult to capture the subtle ..... of words when translated from one language to another

A. Essence
B. Denotations
C. Connotations
D. Inflexions
E. Insults

Question 214:

• JAMB 1980

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

As it holds true that, unless you train your body you cannot be an athlete, so also unless you train your .... you cannot be a ....

A. Kicking - footballer
B. Voice - choirmaster
C. Mind - scholar
D. Courage - hero
E. Arms - swimmer

Question 215:

• JAMB 1980

Choose the correct word to fill the space in the following sentences:

The meeting starts .... two o'clock. Please be punctual

A. About
B. In
C. On
D. At
E. Around