Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 2641:

• JAMB 2016

For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
The retired army officer did a yeoman's service to the nation

A. His activity brought disrepute to the nation
B. His service to the nation was not exemplary
C. He was showered with the responsibilty of the yeoman
D. He was very loyal to the nation

Question 2642:

• JAMB 2016

For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
He suddenly found himself in the thick of the situation

A. He did not agree with the situation
B. He used his experience to settle the sitution
C. He saved himself out of the situation
D. He found himself deeply involved in the situation

Question 2643:

• JAMB 2016

For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
Olu and Ado are about to come to blows.

A. They are about to agree with each other
B. They are about to accept other people's opinion
C. They are about to hit each other
D. They are about to disagree with other people's

Question 2644:

• JAMB 2016

For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
By refusing the offer, he has just cut down his own throat

A. He has made a big mistake
B. He has made the right decision
C. He has given up on his idea
D. He has used the Knife on his throat

Question 2645:

• JAMB 2016

For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
These job cuts are just the thin end of the wedge

A. Job cuts are very rampant
B. Job cuts are the inconclusive
C. Job cuts are the beginning of unpleasant situations
D. Job cuts are the beginning of healthy rivalries