Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 2566:

• JAMB 2014

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The president said that he found himself between a rock and a hard place when the press said that he has resigned.

A. Hard places are dangerous for the president.
B. He dreamt that he was abandoned.
C. He thought that hard places were unsafe.
D. He had a hard decision to make.

Question 2567:

• JAMB 2014

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Kunana is like a bear in the sore head.

A. He is a bully.
B. He is grumpy.
C. He is ugly.
D. He is quiet.

Question 2568:

• JAMB 2014

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Olu gave his brother a bumpy ride.

A. Olu's brother rode on Olu's back to success.
B. Olu took his brother on a bumpy road.
C. Olu gave his brother a difficult time.
D. Olu gave his brother a ride on his car.

Question 2569:

• JAMB 2014

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Adeola doesn't have to go to the farm today.

A. Adeola may go to the farm today if he so wishes.
B. Adeola ought not to have gone to the farm today.
C. Adeola must not go to the farm today.
D. Adeola should not go to the farm today.

Question 2570:

• JAMB 2014

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
My boss asked me to take my eyes off the ball.

A. I should stop paying attention to what is most important.
B. I should be focused when i am about to stay off football.
C. I should stay off football after sustaining an injuiry.
D. I should be focused when playing football.