Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 2726:

• JAMB 2021

choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.

Almost everyone she had worked with took advantage of her meekness

A. Gentleness
B. Weakness
C. Steadfastness
D. Generosity

Question 2727:

• JAMB 2021

choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.

Barely six months after his father's demise, he has nothing left again of his patrimony


A. Inheritance
B. Property
C. Reputation
D. Valuables

Question 2728:

• JAMB 2021

choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.

His grandfather was one of the few patriotic Nigerians who ever lived.

A. Obedient
B. Lover of Nigeria
C. Calculative
D. Careless

Question 2729:

• JAMB 2021

choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.

Many people believed that such an action is unbecoming of a leader


A. Forthcoming
B. Not befitting
C. Unwanted
D. Not necessary

Question 2730:

• JAMB 2021

choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.

The governor was incoherent in his speech

A. Uncoordinated
B. Talkative
C. Confused
D. Eloquent