Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 2296:

• JAMB 2009

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
I have had enough of your impudence.

A. Politeness
B. Incivility
C. Arrogance
D. Boldness

Question 2297:

• JAMB 2009

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
We were collectively responsible for keeping the machine in good shape?

A. Jointly
B. Severally
C. Dutifully
D. Socially

Question 2298:

• JAMB 2009

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
His comment was not printable?

A. Punishable
B. Suitable
C. Offensive
D. Unfair

Question 2299:

• JAMB 2009

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.Curiously, he escape unhurt?

A. Interestingly
B. Unsurprisingly
C. Annoyingly
D. Unusually

Question 2300:

• JAMB 2009

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Agwube's explanation of her poor performance at the examination only begged the question?

A. Delayed her punishment
B. Sounded quite convincing
C. Did not address the issue
D. Overflogged the matter