Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 271:

• JAMB 2018

choose the option nearest in meaning to the italicized words or expressions.

The rapist claimed that the woman’s voluptuous hips attracted him

A. Strong
B. Generous
C. Round
D. Sexy

Question 272:

• JAMB 2018

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Grandma told the boys a story that cheered them up.

A. The story made them cry.
B. The story made them scared.
C. The story made them delighted.
D. The story made them uninterested

Question 273:

• JAMB 2018

choose the option that best completes the gap.


The cliff is popularly known for ___________ morning beauty.

A. It
B. It’s
C. Its’
D. Its

Question 274:

• JAMB 2018

select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

The team adapted team adapted to the new tactic as clean as a whistle.

A. They adapted to the pattern perfectly
B. They needed a whistle to be able to adapt to the pattern.
C. They adapted to the tactic with little errors
D. They found it difficult to adapt to the new tactic.

Question 275:

• JAMB 2018

choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) in italics.

Father Francis thanked God for the abundance of blessings his family received

A. Nature
B. Quantity
C. Quality
D. Paucity