Lexis and Structure — JAMB English Language Past Questions
Lexis and Structure is one topic inside the JAMB English Language syllabus, and drilling it on its own is usually faster than revising the whole subject again. Below: which JAMB years have examined it, then real Lexis and Structure questions with worked answers.
When JAMB examined Lexis and Structure
Lexis and Structure questions appear in our bank for the JAMB years below. This is taken from the questions themselves, not from a syllabus outline — so if a year is listed, this topic was genuinely examined that year.
A topic that keeps reappearing is a topic JAMB keeps testing. Newer years matter most, because question style drifts.
Try Lexis and Structure questions
Real English Language questions tagged to Lexis and Structure. The first is worked through completely so you can see how our explanations read — the rest you can attempt now and check inside the app.
Many trustworthy Cadets gave evasive answers to questions they fully understood. Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to 'evasive':
- A Direct.
- B Outspoken.
- C Simple.
- D Truthful.
Answer: B
‘Evasive’ means avoiding; the opposite is ‘Outspoken’.
The preacher gave a purely self denouncing speech. Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to 'self denouncing':
- A Righteous.
- B Selfless.
- C Selfish.
- D Sanctimonious.
Answer and full explanation are inside the app.
Check the answerThe inspired soul of the old saint soared to ethereal heights as he gazed at the dwell. Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to 'ethereal':
- A Earthly.
- B Hellish.
- C Global.
- D Mundane.
Answer and full explanation are inside the app.
Check the answerDrill Lexis and Structure until it stops costing you marks
Filter English Language practice to Lexis and Structure alone, work through it with worked explanations, and let the analytics show you when it has actually stuck. Free to start.
Lexis and Structure in JAMB English Language: common questions
Are Lexis and Structure questions free?
Yes. Create a free account and every English Language question tagged to Lexis and Structure is available with a worked explanation. Past questions are not paywalled.
Is Lexis and Structure really examined?
Yes. Lexis and Structure appears in our bank across 12 JAMB years, taken from the questions themselves rather than a syllabus outline.
Can I practise Lexis and Structure on its own?
Yes. JambUp lets you filter English Language questions to a single topic, so you can drill Lexis and Structure until it stops costing you marks, then move on to the next weak area.