Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 2651:

• JAMB 2016

For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
Jumoke is fond of carping her sister

A. Praising
B. Joking with
C. Complaining about
D. Faulting

Question 2652:

• JAMB 2016

For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
A cup of coffee invigorated him

A. Destroyed
B. Energized
C. Angered
D. Debilitated

Question 2653:

• JAMB 2016

For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
It is Iudicrous to suggest that she was a government agent

A. Odd
B. Exciting
C. Farcical
D. Sensible

Question 2654:

• JAMB 2016

For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
The idea makes me cringe

A. Quiver
B. Tremble
C. Resolute
D. Writhe

Question 2655:

• JAMB 2016

For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
His book was one of those that galvanized democracy

A. Stimulated
B. Encouraged
C. Dissauded
D. Promoted