Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 2706:

• 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 pilot says that it is easier to take off from the airport than to ____________ on the tarmac

A. Land
B. Come down
C. Alight
D. Drop

Question 2707:

• 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.
Although Chide's manners are quite refined, his colleagues are rather ____________

A. Bold
B. Crude
C. Hostile
D. Rash

Question 2708:

• 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.
I am quite outspoken but my brother is ____________

A. Dumb
B. Indolent
C. Taciturn
D. Modest

Question 2709:

• JAMB 2021

complete the statement from the options lettered A-D

The manager met the _____________ who came visiting last week

A. Dark tall good-looking American
B. Good-looking tall dark American
C. Tall dark American good-looking
D. American dark tall good-looking

Question 2710:

• JAMB 2021

Complete the statement from the options lettered A-D

The two friends made promises to _____________ when they met last year

A. Each other
B. One another
C. Theirselves
D. Themselves