Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 2451:

• JAMB 2011

select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
My eldest son, who is in Lagos, studying English.

A. Only my son is in lagos studying english
B. My only son is in lagos studying english
C. One of my sons is in lagos studying english
D. My sons are in lagos but, only one is studying english

Question 2452:

• JAMB 2012

Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The vice chancellor is riding the crest of the last quarter of his administration.

A. The vice chancellor enjoys the acknowledgment of the success of his administration
B. The vice chancellor does not enjoy the people's criticism of his administration
C. The vice chancellor hopes to overcome soon the poor comments on the adinistration
D. The vice chancellor does not talk of his success in office

Question 2453:

• JAMB 2012

Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
She was absolved by the court from the charge.

A. She was convicted for the charge
B. She was blamed and charged to court
C. Her case was resolved by the court
D. She was declared free from the charge

Question 2454:

• JAMB 2012

Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The landlord is fond of throwing his weight about

A. The landlord likes healthy exercise
B. The landlord is overweight
C. The landlord gives orders to people
D. The landlord is respected by his tenants

Question 2455:

• JAMB 2012

Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The company ought to have issued warrants for one billion shares

A. The company has issued one billion share
B. The management expected the company to issue more than one billion shares
C. Members of the company bought less than one billion shares
D. The company did not issue one billion shares