Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 2306:

• JAMB 2009

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
His poetry is said to be inscrutable?

A. Ludicrous
B. Unlearnable
C. Inseparable
D. Mysterious

Question 2307:

• JAMB 2009

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Hers was a specious argument about the government of the day?

A. Misleading
B. Precious
C. Spacious
D. True

Question 2308:

• JAMB 2009

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The Lagos bus conductor wore his professional livery.

A. Badge
B. Shoe
C. Uniform
D. Cap

Question 2309:

• JAMB 2009

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
If joy hadn't been tripped up halfway through the race, she would have come first?

A. Discouraged
B. Disqualified
C. Interrupted
D. Exhausted

Question 2310:

• JAMB 2009

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
There must be something sinister about her late arrival?

A. Reasonable
B. Joyful
C. Hopeful
D. Ominous