Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 311:

• JAMB 2018

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.

The severity of the harmattan helped me to complete my writing assignment in record time because i had no choice but to lock myself indoors

A. Warmth
B. Mindless
C. Moderation
D. Leniency

Question 312:

• JAMB 2018

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.

This card entitles you to attend the film show

A. Disqualifies
B. Discourages
C. Disenchants
D. Satisfies

Question 313:

• JAMB 2018

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.

He is loved for his altruism

A. Benevolence
B. Sincerity
C. Selfishness
D. Selflessness

Question 314:

• JAMB 2018

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

Adawo is an amp

A. Adawo behaves queenly
B. Adawo behaves differently
C. Adawo behaves decently
D. Adawo behaves badly

Question 315:

• JAMB 2018

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

The man reasoned that there ought to be a limit to sycophancy

A. There can be no favour beyond a reasonable point
B. Sycophants need not talk all the time
C. People should know when not to use flattery
D. Sycophants should now when to grant people requests