Lexis and Structure by Ayo Bamgbose PDF – Free Download (Limited Time)
Lexis and Structure by Professor Ayo Bamgbose is one of the most respected English language resources specifically developed for Nigerian secondary school and university students. Written by a leading Nigerian linguist, it addresses the lexical and grammatical dimensions of English that WAEC, NECO, and JAMB consistently examine — and does so with an understanding of the specific errors Nigerian students make.
What This Resource Covers
The book covers the major areas of English lexis and structure tested in Nigerian examinations: word classes and their functions, sentence structure and types, concord (subject-verb agreement), tense and aspect, active and passive voice, direct and indirect speech, conditionals, modal verbs, prepositions, idioms and fixed expressions, word formation (prefixes, suffixes, compounding), and registers. Each chapter includes explanations, examples, and practice exercises relevant to the Nigerian examination context.
Concord — The Most Tested Grammar Area
Concord (agreement between subject and verb) is one of the most frequently tested grammar areas in WAEC and JAMB lexis and structure questions. Common concord challenges include collective nouns (the committee has/have), indefinite pronouns (everyone was/were), compound subjects joined by “either…or” and “neither…nor,” and nouns that look plural but take singular verbs (news, mathematics, physics). Bamgbose addresses all of these systematically with Nigerian examples that make the rules memorable.
Idioms and Fixed Expressions
WAEC and JAMB regularly test idiomatic expressions in the lexis section. Questions ask candidates to identify the meaning of phrases like “burn the midnight oil,” “bite the bullet,” or “put your foot down” from context. Bamgbose’s treatment of idioms includes their meanings and usage contexts — the type of knowledge needed to answer these questions accurately rather than guessing.
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