Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 2216:

• JAMB 2007

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Ado and Abu are always together these days. They must be up to something?

A. They must have reconciled after their quarrel
B. They are probably planning something bad
C. They are capable of a praiseworthy achievement
D. They bear some responsibility for what has happened

Question 2217:

• JAMB 2008

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
He needn't have bought that table?

A. It isn't possible that he bought the table
B. He bought the table, but it wasn't necessary
C. He didn't buy the table because it wasn,t necessary
D. He doesn't need to buy the table

Question 2218:

• JAMB 2008

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
He needn't have bought that table?

A. It isn't possible that he bought the table
B. He bought the table, but it wasn't necessary
C. He didn't buy the table because it wasn,t necessary
D. He doesn't need to buy the table

Question 2219:

• JAMB 2008

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
It was too cold for him to go out?

A. He had a bad cold, and did not go out
B. Althoughit was very cold, he still went out
C. As it was very cold, he did not go out
D. He was afraid to go out that day

Question 2220:

• JAMB 2008

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
He wants the meeting to be adjourned?

A. He wants the meeeting closed
B. He wants the meeting cancelled
C. He wants the meeting to continue to the next day
D. He wants the meeting to commence another day