Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 2486:

• JAMB 2012

Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
The student's union leader delivered his speech extempore

A. Out-of -hand
B. Off the cuff
C. Accurately
D. Courageously

Question 2487:

• JAMB 2012

Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
His story gave us an inkling of what he passed through during the strike

A. A possible idea
B. A taste
C. A summary
D. The right view

Question 2488:

• JAMB 2012

Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
These policies have been espoused by the ruling party.

A. Condemned
B. Rejected
C. Supported
D. Outlined

Question 2489:

• JAMB 2012

Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
We must not foreclose reconciliation as the purpose of his trip

A. Exclude
B. Consider
C. Underestimate
D. Forgo

Question 2490:

• JAMB 2012

Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
Her findings exploded widely held beliefs about learning.

A. Challenged
B. Debunked
C. Projected
D. Confirmed