Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 346:

• JAMB 2017

Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence
The man's Achilles' heel is women ________

A. His weakness is women
B. His strength is women
C. He fights women
D. He respects women

Question 347:

• JAMB 2017

Choose the option to which the given sentence relates
My Boss has an amiable DISPOSITION

A. Does your boss have an amiable disposition
B. Does my boss have an unfriendly disposition
C. Does my colleague have an amiable disposition?
D. Does my boss have an amiable complexion?

Question 348:

• JAMB 2017

Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Despite their newness on the job, the workers were remunerated rather handsomely. This means that _________?

A. The salaries were poor
B. Those paid were handsome in appearance
C. The salaries were attractive
D. Workers were paid by handsome accountants

Question 349:

• JAMB 2017

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
The chairman is Parsimonious

A. Avaricious
B. Thrifty
C. Generous
D. Accustomed

Question 350:

• JAMB 2017

Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Now that Michael has become rich, Nancy has begun to make much of him. This means __________

A. Now values Michael
B. Now gets a lot of money from Michael
C. Only recently married Michael
D. No longer wants to leave Michael