Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 356:

• JAMB 2017

Choose the option nearest to the statement
My brother's drunkenness often got on my nerves. This means

A. Disgraced him
B. Made him ill
C. Made me angry
D. Offended me

Question 357:

• JAMB 2017

From the options given, Choose the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
This house which was sealed off years ago has now been –

A. Re-opened
B. Rebuilt
C. Re-roofed
D. Restored

Question 358:

• JAMB 2017

From the options, choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word
He is quite an outspoken young man but his father is_____?

A. Humorous
B. Sober
C. Taciturn
D. Silent

Question 359:

• JAMB 2017

The number of workers have increased steadily each year means _________

A. Have increased steadily
B. Steadily have increased
C. Have been increasing steadily
D. Has increased steadily

Question 360:

• JAMB 2017

From the options, choose the word nearest in meaning to the underline word
By working hard, Benjamin outshone his elder brother instead of being ________

A. Overshadowed
B. Defeated
C. Demoted
D. Submerged