Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 2691:

• 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
Coming late to work, according to Leonard, is inimical to the progress of the company

A. Harmful
B. Predominat
C. Unavoidable
D. Inevitable

Question 2692:

• 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
If he declines the offer, it will be better for him.

A. Ignores
B. Denies
C. Snubs
D. Rejects

Question 2693:

• JAMB 2020

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentences is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The appearance which the famous actor made last month was his swan song. This meant that ____________

A. The actor sang beautifully during the play
B. The play was postponed because of the actor's non-appearance
C. The play was the actor's last appearance before he died
D. The last play was the actors best performance

Question 2694:

• JAMB 2020

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentences is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Muiz does not let the grass grow under his feet. This means that Muiz ____________

A. Does not waste time in doing things
B. Is a very wicked man
C. Cuts the grass in his field regularly
D. Cares about himself

Question 2695:

• JAMB 2020

From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.
The Major demanded an unalloyed and not a ____________ loyalty from his soldiers

A. Strict
B. Wavering
C. Clumsy
D. Alterable