Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 2686:

• JAMB 2020

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Many countries no longer have ____________ punishment as the penalty for murder

A. Mortal
B. Corporal
C. Capital
D. Fatal

Question 2687:

• JAMB 2020

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
____________ packages should always be handled with care

A. Insecure
B. Fragile
C. Weak
D. Boxed

Question 2688:

• JAMB 2020

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Because of the hard times, workers live in ____________ poverty

A. Repulsive
B. Ridiculous
C. Abject
D. Unpardonable

Question 2689:

• JAMB 2020

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
Our chief is very intelligent but he could be parochial in his judgements

A. Deep
B. Broad
C. Narrow-minded
D. Kind-hearted

Question 2690:

• JAMB 2020

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
I went through his work; it was gibberish

A. Meaningless
B. Meaningful
C. Brutal
D. Too simple