Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 361:

• JAMB 2017

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
The students received a mild reproof from the teacher

A. Exhortation
B. Opposition
C. Commendation
D. Appropriation

Question 362:

• JAMB 2017

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
Aisha impelled to the party

A. Compelled
B. Accompained
C. Authority
D. Finance

Question 363:

• JAMB 2017

When you ____ an opponent's point in a debate, you must do so politely

A. Refute
B. Rebuke
C. Reject
D. Refuse

Question 364:

• JAMB 2017

choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
They come here on bootless errand

A. Worthwhile
B. Vain
C. Delusive
D. Intended

Question 365:

• JAMB 2017

Choose the option to which the given sentence relates
Aderonke STATED she had a right to her privacy

A. Did Omowunmi state she had a right to her privacy?
B. Did Aderonke lament she had a right to her privacy?
C. Did Aderonke state she had a right to her openness?
D. Did Aderonke state she had a right to his privacy