Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 2396:

• JAMB 2011

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The mistake brought the show to an ignominious end?

A. A good
B. A palatable
C. A disgraceful
D. A satisfactory

Question 2397:

• JAMB 2011

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
He compliments me on my way of doing things?

A. Complements
B. Imitates
C. Disgusts
D. Praises

Question 2398:

• JAMB 2011

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The girl is angry with her friend who had ensnared her into this relationship?

A. Tricked
B. Encourage
C. Forced
D. Enslaved

Question 2399:

• JAMB 2011

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Their new house was roofed with corrugated sheets?

A. Folded
B. Iron
C. Aluminium
D. Corrupted

Question 2400:

• JAMB 2011

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The stockbroker said it was an astute move to sell the shares then?

A. A bad
B. A shrewd
C. An unprofitable
D. An insincere