JAMB - English Language (2003)

  • 1
    Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.

    He put .......... in a basket?
    إجابة
    (B)
    a dozen white eggs
  • 2
    Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.

    Course ......... writers are to reflect local colour
    إجابة
    (D)
    material
  • 3
    Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.

    The reason why he was not offered admission was ...... his results could not be found?
    إجابة
    (A)
    that
  • 4
    Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.

    If you saw the photograph of the man ....... you be able to identify him?
    إجابة
    (B)
    would
  • 5
    Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.

    As Obande does not know anyone in this city, he hopes that some kind ........ will put him up for the night?
    إجابة
    (A)
    man
  • 6
    Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.

    The doctor asked the patient what .......?
    إجابة
    (C)
    the problem was
  • 7
    Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.

    The woman is one of the ........ of the society?
    إجابة
    (B)
    elite
  • 8
    Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.

    Three quarters of the people in the village ....... killed but only half of their huts ......... affected?
    إجابة
    (A)
    were / were
  • 9
    Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.

    The armed robbers went into the house and robbed the three .......?
    إجابة
    (D)
    women occupants
  • 10
    Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.

    It was a free-for-all and the students were blamed for taking the law ....... ?
    إجابة
    (B)
    into their own hands
  • 11
    Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.

    The candidate's charisma should be a ....... factor in winning the election?
    إجابة
    (C)
    determining
  • 12
    Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.

    I can't stand people prying into my private life; Ladi said '......' agreed Agbenu?
    إجابة
    (C)
    Me neither
  • 13
    Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.

    Four weeks ....... enough for the police to conclude their investigation?
    إجابة
    (B)
    is
  • 14
    Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.

    It is bad to take ........ property without permission?
    إجابة
    (B)
    someone else's
  • 15
    Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.

    My classmate ....... I haven't seen for years, wrote to me last week?
    إجابة
    (D)
    whom
  • 16
    Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.

    If you would do me this favour, I ......... be very grateful?
    إجابة
    (C)
    shall
  • 17
    Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.

    Ali plays ...... violin with remarkable skill?
    إجابة
    (B)
    the
  • 18
    Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.

    I have the ....... of meeting the President?
    إجابة
    (D)
    privilege
  • 19
    Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.

    The sergeant spoke to me in a...... manner?
    إجابة
    (A)
    coarse
  • 20
    Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.

    Idankwo ran ...... miss the train?
    إجابة
    (B)
    lest he should
  • 21
    Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.

    How is the new editor ...... on with his work?
    إجابة
    (B)
    getting
  • 22
    Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.

    Be careful not to ..... this money?
    إجابة
    (B)
    lose
  • 23
    Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.

    Nowadays, many graduate are not well disposed to teaching ........?
    إجابة
    (A)
    are they?
  • 24
    Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.

    Adika ....... a message from the club regularly?
    إجابة
    (A)
    receives
  • 25
    Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.

    It is often ....... that inflation ....... from too much money chasing very few goods?
    إجابة
    (A)
    said / results
  • 26
    Choose the option that has a different vowel sound from the others.
    إجابة
    (A)
    spot
  • 27
    Choose the option that has a different vowel sound from the others.
    إجابة
    (A)
    cost
  • 28
    Choose the option that has a different vowel sound from the others.
    إجابة
    (B)
    dear
  • 29
    Choose the option that has a different consonant sound from the others.
    إجابة
    (B)
    of
  • 30
    Choose the option that has a different vowel consonant sound from the others.
    إجابة
    (B)
    chief
  • 31
    Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    If he went to London, he would see the Queen?
    إجابة
    (A)
    He did not go to London and did not see the Queen
  • 32
    Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    Ngozi has always considered her father to be an impassioned man?
    إجابة
    (C)
    Her father is an emotional man
  • 33
    Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    The manager paid us in hard currency?
    إجابة
    (A)
    We were paid in a strong and stable currency
  • 34
    Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    The elders rebuked Olu for taking issue with his principal?
    إجابة
    (B)
    Olu was reprimanded for arguing with his principal
  • 35
    Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    In spite of his humble beginning, Audu now throws his weight around?
    إجابة
    (D)
    Audu is arrogant despite his simple upbringing
  • 36
    Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

    chalet?
    إجابة
    (C)
    champagne
  • 37
    Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

    teeth?
    إجابة
    (D)
    thought
  • 38
    Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

    concrete?
    إجابة
    (A)
    anxious
  • 39
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    He is well known for his inordinate ambition?
    إجابة
    (D)
    moderate
  • 40
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    A conservative estimate put the number of missing persons at forty?
    إجابة
    (A)
    An accurate
  • 41
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    Agbenu was ecstatic about her result?
    إجابة
    (A)
    sad
  • 42
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    Students could be timid?
    إجابة
    (C)
    bold
  • 43
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The labour leader's recalcitrant stance was applauded.
    إجابة
    (A)
    flexible
  • 44
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The company has continued to monopolize the distribution of the products?
    إجابة
    (B)
    liberalize
  • 45
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The company has continued to monopolize the distribution of the products?
    إجابة
    (B)
    liberalize
  • 46
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The doctor examined the patient painstakingly?
    إجابة
    (B)
    perfunctorily
  • 47
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    Toyin is married to an impatient, self-centred man
    إجابة
    (A)
    a tolerant
  • 48
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The agency has sworn to deal with all the apostles of confederation?
    إجابة
    (A)
    opponents
  • 49
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The members of the congregation were inspired by the sermon?
    إجابة
    (B)
    disenchanted
  • 50
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    Gregarious animals can be found in the zoo.
    إجابة
    (A)
    lonely
  • 51
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    I am loath to do the assignment.
    إجابة
    (D)
    willing
  • 52
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    Only those who are gullible fall victim to his trickery?
    إجابة
    (A)
    astute
  • 53
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    A cool bath in a hot weather can be truly invigorating?
    إجابة
    (A)
    debillitating
  • 54
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The witness decided to conceal the evidence?
    إجابة
    (B)
    divulge
  • 55
    The words in capital letters has emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the sentence relates.

    The President SPOKE to the press.
    إجابة
    (A)
    Did the president write to the press?
  • 56
    The words in capital letters has emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the sentence relates.

    My MOTHER served rice and fresh fish stew for dinner.
    إجابة
    (B)
    Who served rice and fresh stew for dinner?
  • 57
    Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

    market
    إجابة
    (A)
    mortgage
  • 58
    Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

    Colonel?
    إجابة
    (B)
    girl
  • 59
    Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

    Tend?
    إجابة
    (B)
    jeopardy
  • 60
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    They boys knew that storm was imminent?
    إجابة
    (A)
    impending
  • 61
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The leader has the unstinting support of his party?
    إجابة
    (C)
    unsparing
  • 62
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The essence of governance is to seek the good and well-being of the majority of the people?
    إجابة
    (B)
    importance
  • 63
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The carpenter built a commodious wardrobe?
    إجابة
    (D)
    spacious
  • 64
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The company is to shed three thousand staff this year?
    إجابة
    (C)
    lay off
  • 65
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    A few years ago, nobody would have believed that the economy would turn around?
    إجابة
    (C)
    improve
  • 66
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The man's story sounded plausible to his audience?
    إجابة
    (A)
    credible
  • 67
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    Before announcing his retirement, Ochima resolved to settle an account with the bank?
    إجابة
    (B)
    pay back all he owes
  • 68
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    He shared his room with a person whose behaviour was quite nauseating?
    إجابة
    (A)
    disgusting
  • 69
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    From what she said, one may infer that she does not like the course?
    إجابة
    (B)
    deduce
  • 70
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    They party supporters vilified the Chairman for the role he played in the crises that rocked the party?
    إجابة
    (B)
    condemned
  • 71

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

    Publishing as a business venture has become a hot potato in Nigeria?

    إجابة
    (B)
    unpleasant
  • 72
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The cynics feared that the nation's nascent democracy would fail?
    إجابة
    (B)
    pessimists
  • 73
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The nurse was in favour of voluntary euthanasia?
    إجابة
    (C)
    a painless death
  • 74
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    There was a glut of oil on the market?
    إجابة
    (A)
    an abundance of
  • 75
    Choose the option that has the same stress pattern as the given word.

    Typist
    إجابة
    (A)
    refuse (noun)
  • 76
    Choose the option that has the same stress pattern as the given word.

    CEment?
    إجابة
    (A)
    perfect (adjective)
  • 77
    According to the passage, the moralist ideais that
    إجابة
    (C)
    the smoking of cigarettes is bad and unacceptable
  • 78
    It can be concluded from the passage that morality, religion and economy are
    إجابة
    (D)
    certainly different
  • 79
    Which of the following statement is true according to the passage?
    إجابة
    (D)
    smoking and drinking may have positive effects on the economy
  • 80
    The view expressed by the writer in the last paragraph is that
    إجابة
    (C)
    sales of alcohol and tobacco products have improved tremendously
  • 81
    The positions maintained by the moralist and the economist can be described as being
    إجابة
    (C)
    at variance
  • 82
    When of the following statement is true according to the passage?
    إجابة
    (A)
    Man poses the greatest threat a Nature
  • 83
    The sentence There will be twice as many of us before most of us are dead means
    إجابة
    (A)
    the population growth rate will double before our death
  • 84
    The expression when evolved a conscience means when
    إجابة
    (B)
    man developed an awareness of right and wrong
  • 85
    From the passage, the attitude of the writer can be described as
    إجابة
    (A)
    optimistic
  • 86
    The basic causes of the elimination of certain animals from the earth include
    إجابة
    (D)
    extensive killing of animals and the fast disappearance of their favourable habitats
  • 87
    In question number 11 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (D)
    Manuscript
  • 88
    In question number 12 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (A)
    an audience
  • 89
    In question number 13 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (D)
    formal
  • 90
    In question number 14 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (A)
    reportive
  • 91
    In question number 15 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (A)
    Assembly
  • 92
    In question number 16 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (D)
    polished
  • 93
    In question number 17 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (A)
    vocal
  • 94
    In question number 18 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (B)
    positive
  • 95
    In question number 19 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (D)
    language