Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 261:

• JAMB 2019

He was both a writer and a politician, but he was better ........ a singer

A. As if
B. Like
C. As
D. To be

Question 262:

• JAMB 2019

Choose the one nearest in meaning to the word(s) in bracket

There are still [virtous] women in our society today

A. Devilish
B. Clever
C. Intelligent
D. Upright

Question 263:

• JAMB 2019

Choose the one nearest in meaning to the word(s) in bracket.

This type of response is [typical] of a lazy teacher

A. Symptomatic
B. Characteristics
C. Universal
D. Incontestable

Question 264:

• JAMB 2019

Choose the one nearest in meaning to the word(s) in bracket

Okibe was rusticated for his derogatory remark about the principal

A. Complimentary
B. Unwarranted
C. Lack luster
D. Unsavoury

Question 265:

• JAMB 2019

Choose the one nearest in meaning to the word(s) in bracket

Some men will continue to cause offences until they are given [a taste of their own medicine]

A. Placated
B. Revenged on
C. Cured
D. Recompensed for