2021 JAMB Use of English Lexis & Structure CBT

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Mr Jack was most flexible in his instructions

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The University has offered temporary accommodation to its staff.

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Mary complained that she slept on the coarse floor.

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Jim was one of the spectators at the concert.

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The Governor declined to give audience to the journalist.

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The debtor’s husband is liable for his wife’s debts.

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The lotion recommended by the doctor soothed Okon’s aching tooth.

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The sun cast its shadow on the wall.

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He was locked up for fortnight.

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The lady acted courageously when thieves attacked her.

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Jibril found that thieves had entered his house in his absence. He went to the police to report the …….

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After the accused was found guilty by the court, his counsel ……..…… before sentence was passed.

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Four persons accused of currency …….. are being held by the security agents.

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You had to stand in the corridor all the way? Poor you! I don’t suppose you enjoyed the journey, ………?

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‘I’m sorry I can’t give you any of the oranges, I have ……. left’.

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No wonder those plants are dying. They ……… any water for ages!

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‘Darling, do send the children to bed. I can’t ……… their noise any longer’, he said to his wife.

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My wife and I met ……… on a ship going to Liberia.

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……..… yet about the Principal?

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I am ……….. to another week’s holiday this year after such a tedious job.

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I can quickly recite the National Anthem ………. now.

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The committee was frustrated because the chief withheld his …………

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Gone are the days when he ……… enjoy patronage.

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He did not attend the final burial ………

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The officer was compelled to ……….. the suspect’s car.

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The child’s recent training has not been very’ effective; he is likely to …………….. his old habits.

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The students went on whispering in …………… of the teacher.

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You can never find Okwu, he is a very……..person.

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You could see that Akpan did not give his evidence …………………..

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The suspect defrauded his ………….…. victims of large sums of money.

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The ………..… of the participating countries will hold a pre-conference on the eve of the conference.

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The drummers struck their drums with great efforts, and the surging crowds of dancers ……….… and ……….…. the grounds around the palace.

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The chairman’s laughter was with no ………….…. to ridicule the appointment .

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The water is not good for drinking: it’s been ………………… by the dead rabbit.

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The austerity of the times has made people to be more ……………..…. in their spending.

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Are you sure he prefers a horse ride ………..….. a walk?

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……………… to your request, we have decided to provide the necessary information.

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The price of everything seems to have ………..… up in the last few months.

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Just to convince you about my commitment to the project, I shall …………………………. at the office before I leave for Kano tomorrow.

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There was a ……..….. of steps.