Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 376:

• JAMB 2017

The first time Paul met Ngozi, her beauty caught his eye. This means that _________

A. Ngozi admired Paul
B. Paul recognized Ngozi.
C. Ngozi attracted Paul.
D. Paul surprised Ngozi

Question 377:

• JAMB 2017

The government has decided to freeze student's grants. This means that government intends to

A. Reduce grants meant for students
B. Resume paying grants to students
C. Make students repay the grants
D. Stop paying grants to students

Question 378:

• JAMB 2017

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
This case is within the jurisdiction of the council

A. Record
B. Prohibition
C. Authority
D. Finance

Question 379:

• JAMB 1981

Fill in the blank spaces in the following sentences making use of the best of the five options:
For their part in the unsuccessful .... the mutineers were court - martialled

A. Coopes
B. Coupes
C. Coupe
D. Coup
E. Coupse

Question 380:

• JAMB 1981

Fill in the blank spaces in the following sentences making use of the best of the five options:
The Chairman ruled the impertinent speaker .....

A. According to order
B. Out of order
C. Contrary to order
D. Disorderly
E. Correctly