Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 2401:

• JAMB 2011

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The principal described Oche as the most tactful person he had ever worked with?

A. Passionate
B. Discreet
C. Hard-working
D. Innovative

Question 2402:

• JAMB 2011

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The old woman is suffering from dementia?

A. Lucidity
B. Senility
C. Insanity
D. Sagaccity

Question 2403:

• JAMB 2011

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Some drugs have a deleterious effect on a child's development?

A. Debilitating
B. Helpful
C. Harmful
D. Healing

Question 2404:

• JAMB 2011

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Fila has always been described as belligerent?

A. Beautiful
B. Attractive
C. Combative
D. Innocent

Question 2405:

• JAMB 2011

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Laraba saw a forlorn little figure sitting outside the class?

A. Wise and intelligent
B. Lonely and unhappy
C. Smart and healthy
D. Short and ugly