Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 476:

• JAMB 1982

Fill the blank spaces with the most appropriate of options A-E:
The violent storm that occurred on Easter Monday destroyed many houses and caused .... in Lagos generally.

A. Heavy damages
B. Much damage
C. Several damages
D. Plenty damages
E. Many damages

Question 477:

• JAMB 1982

Fill the blank spaces with the most appropriate of options A-E:
Would you mind .... the door, please?

A. To shut
B. To be shutting
C. Shutting
D. To have been shutting
E. To have shut

Question 478:

• JAMB 1982

Fill the blank spaces with the most appropriate of options A-E:
The angry woman shouted and cursed in language .... shocking for words

A. Very
B. Far
C. So
D. Quite
E. Too

Question 479:

• JAMB 1982

Fill the blank spaces with the most appropriate of options A-E:
The evidence of all the accused persons .... by the judge sitting at No 2 Assizes last week.

A. Were disbelieved
B. Was disbelieved
C. Is disbelieved
D. Are disbelieved
E. Has been disbelieved

Question 480:

• JAMB 1982

Fill the blank spaces with the most appropriate of options A-E:
There are puddles in the road. It ....

A. Rains
B. Will be raining
C. Had to rain
D. Must rain
E. Must have been raining