Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 2406:

• JAMB 2011

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The circular supersedes all previous correspondence on the matter?

A. Supports
B. Displaces
C. Eliminates
D. Circumvents

Question 2407:

• JAMB 2011

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Her problem was exacerbated by the loss of her father?

A. Exaggerated
B. Solved
C. Aggravated
D. Infuriated

Question 2408:

• JAMB 2011

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
If he were here, could be more fun?

A. He was expected but did not show up to make the occasion lively
B. There was no fun because he was not present
C. He did not show up so the occasion lacked much fun
D. He was being expected to supply more fun

Question 2409:

• JAMB 2011

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The secretary said that the postponement of the meeting was due to unforeseen circumstances?

A. The date of the meeting was shifted as a result of unexpected reasons
B. The meeting's date was off for strange reasons
C. The meeting was called as a result of obstacles hitherto unknown
D. The meeting broke off as a bird's eye closely

Question 2410:

• JAMB 2011

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The hunter has a bird's eye view of the animals.

A. He views animals from a high position
B. He views the bird's eye
C. He views the bird on the tree with one eye
D. He watches animals and bird's closely