JAMB - English Language (2007)

  • 1
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined?

    He deprecated the attempts made to unseat him?
    إجابة
    (D)
    condemned
  • 2
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined?

    The striking workers have vowed not to return to work until the decision is reversed?
    إجابة
    (D)
    reverted
  • 3
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined?

    The police are not happy with the growing number of depraved people around the politician?
    إجابة
    (B)
    immoral
  • 4
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined?

    The last criticism at the rally was made in ignorance?
    إجابة
    (A)
    uninformed
  • 5
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined?

    The astute businessman neatly fended off questions about his private life?
    إجابة
    (D)
    sidestepped
  • 6
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined?

    We were warned not to indulge in recriminations?
    إجابة
    (A)
    counter-charges
  • 7
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined?

    The shortage of petrol was a perennial problem?
    إجابة
    (A)
    a recurring
  • 8
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined?

    The best of the boys admire Olu's verve
    إجابة
    (D)
    energy
  • 9
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined word.

    He holds on firmly to his hackneyed view of life.
    إجابة
    (C)
    obsolete
  • 10
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined?

    I visited Amina umpteen times in her college, but she never came to me?
    إجابة
    (A)
    often
  • 11
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined?

    The debt the company incurred became rather intolerable?
    إجابة
    (C)
    insupportable
  • 12
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined?

    The tax rebate was a concession given to the civil servants?
    إجابة
    (C)
    an incentive
  • 13
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word?

    beads of sweat ran down Ngozi's armpit?
    إجابة
    (D)
    Rivulets
  • 14
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word?

    The noise across the road downed the sound of the keyboard in my room?
    إجابة
    (B)
    overshadowed
  • 15
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word?

    Things may change soon, but at the moment our economic situation is precarious?
    إجابة
    (C)
    uncertain
  • 16
    Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).

    shoes?
    إجابة
    (D)
    reason
  • 17
    Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).

    clothe?
    إجابة
    (C)
    they
  • 18
    Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).

    English?
    إجابة
    (C)
    think
  • 19
    Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the underlined letter(s).

    potable
    إجابة
    (D)
    post
  • 20
    Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the the underlined letter(s).

    blue?
    إجابة
    (B)
    root
  • 21
    Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the underlined letter(s).

    pear?
    إجابة
    (C)
    there
  • 22
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to word
    underlined?

    The refugees were received at the transit camp?
    إجابة
    (B)
    permanent
  • 23
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to word underlined?

    The man paid a large sum to redeem his mortgage property?
    إجابة
    (C)
    pawn
  • 24
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to word underlined?

    Lami and her husband are simply munificent?
    إجابة
    (D)
    niggardly
  • 25
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to word underlined?

    'Is it necessary for us to go? she asked in her shrill voice?
    إجابة
    (C)
    indistinct
  • 26
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to word underlined?

    The police demanded a factual account of the accident?
    إجابة
    (B)
    an uncorroborated
  • 27
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined

    The suggestions he made were very unobtrusive
    إجابة
    (A)
    forceful
  • 28
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to word underlined?

    Mr. Adeyemo is quite a conceited young man?
    إجابة
    (D)
    an unassuming
  • 29
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to word underlined?

    The stadium was seething with people when we entered?
    إجابة
    (C)
    empty
  • 30
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to word underlined?

    The vice-Chancellor relinquished power at the end of his term?
    إجابة
    (D)
    clung on to
  • 31
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to word underlined?

    The students were undeterred by the noisy lecture environment?
    إجابة
    (C)
    discouraged
  • 32
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to word underlined?

    For anything to do with academic work, he has a great aversion?
    إجابة
    (D)
    predilection
  • 33
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to word underlined?

    The study he carried out of the problem was quite comprehensive?
    إجابة
    (B)
    sketchy
  • 34
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to word underlined.

    Do not be discouraged by failure in life.
    إجابة
    (C)
    actuated
  • 35
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to word underlined?

    Otokpa took after his late father who was a teetotaler?
    إجابة
    (A)
    a drunk
  • 36
    Choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The syllables are written in capital letters.

    association?
    إجابة
    (C)
    associAtion
  • 37
    Choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The syllables are written in capital letters.

    capitalism?
    إجابة
    (D)
    CApitalism
  • 38
    Choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The syllables are written in capital letters.

    advertisement?
    إجابة
    (A)
    adVERtisement
  • 39
    Choose the option that has a different stress on the first syllable.
    إجابة
    (B)
    integral
  • 40
    Choose the option that has a different stress on the first syllable.
    إجابة
    (C)
    calendar
  • 41
    Choose the option that has a different stress on the first syllable.
    إجابة
    (D)
    taxi
  • 42
    Choose the option that has a different stress pattern from the others.
    إجابة
    (A)
    superior
  • 43
    Choose the option that has a different stress pattern from the others.
    إجابة
    (C)
    agriculture
  • 44
    Choose the option that has a different stress pattern from the others.
    إجابة
    (D)
    expedite
  • 45
    Choose the option that complete the gap(s).

    Because of his ........ nature Ayo was tricked out of his wristwatch?
    إجابة
    (B)
    pliable
  • 46
    Choose the option that complete the gap(s).

    The idle steward could not see ...... on the wall, and he lost his job?
    إجابة
    (C)
    the handwritting
  • 47
    Choose the option that completes the gap(s).

    He says he ...... find me a job, but will accommodate me
    إجابة
    (C)
    is not able to
  • 48
    Choose the option that complete the gap(s).

    ........ went to the stadium to watch a football match?
    إجابة
    (B)
    Amadi and I
  • 49
    Choose the option that complete the gap(s).

    If he arrived late, everyone ........ him?
    إجابة
    (C)
    would blame
  • 50
    Choose the option that complete the gap(s).

    When they examined his body, they found that he ....... ?
    إجابة
    (D)
    was dead
  • 51
    Choose the option that complete the gap(s).

    The rain fell for days ......?
    إجابة
    (C)
    on end
  • 52
    Choose the option that complete the gap(s).

    Yesterday in the hall, Ola said that ...... his watch?
    إجابة
    (A)
    he had mislaid
  • 53
    Choose the option that complete the gap(s).

    Government should invest more in ....... training?
    إجابة
    (D)
    teachers'
  • 54
    Choose the option that complete the gap(s).

    The team has benefited from the coach's ....... of experience?
    إجابة
    (C)
    wealth
  • 55
    Choose the option that complete the gap(s).

    There was ...... any traffic as he drove home?
    إجابة
    (A)
    hardly
  • 56
    Choose the option that complete the gap(s).

    I look forward to ....... you next week?
    إجابة
    (B)
    seeing
  • 57
    Choose the option that complete the gap(s).

    The girl cannot speak with a clear voice; she is always ........?
    إجابة
    (C)
    stuttering
  • 58
    Choose the option that complete the gap(s).

    The politician ....... the family of the deceased?
    إجابة
    (D)
    commiserated with
  • 59
    Choose the option that complete the gap(s).

    Our soldiers are starting to zero ....... the enemy?
    إجابة
    (B)
    in on
  • 60
    Choose the option that complete the gap(s).

    My father has been away on a journey but my mother says she ....... he....... this Friday?
    إجابة
    (C)
    expects / will arrive
  • 61
    Choose the option that complete the gap(s).

    Kola was fined;....... thieves were given a jail sentence?
    إجابة
    (A)
    the rest of the
  • 62
    Choose the option that complete the gap(s).

    I....... to pursue my education?
    إجابة
    (B)
    did not have the opportunity
  • 63
    Choose the option that complete the gap(s).

    Didn't ...... draw your attention to the entry requirements?
    إجابة
    (A)
    anyone
  • 64
    Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    He could not have rewarded them more handsomely.
    إجابة
    (C)
    He rewarded them very well
  • 65
    Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    My advice to Tolu was: Look before you leap?
    إجابة
    (B)
    Tolu was advised to consider the possible consequences before taking action
  • 66
    Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    The official had allegedly been bribed?
    إجابة
    (A)
    Some people accused the official of taking bribes
  • 67
    Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    Emeka hardly ever holds with my view on good governance?
    إجابة
    (C)
    Emeka never really supports my opinon of good governance
  • 68
    Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    The next village is at least 30 kilometers away.
    إجابة
    (D)
    The next village is 30 kilometres away, or possibly more
  • 69
    There's a door at either end of the building?
    إجابة
    (A)
    The building has two ends and two doors
  • 70
    We have to iron out our difference at once?
    إجابة
    (C)
    We have to settle our disagreement once and for all
  • 71
    There should be a playing field for women entering politics?
    إجابة
    (D)
    Men and women should be able to compete in the political arena on an equal basis
  • 72
    Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    Thanks to that phone call, I obtain the visa.
    إجابة
    (B)
    It was because of that phone call that I obtained the visa
  • 73
    Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    Ado and Abu are always together these days. They must be up to something?
    إجابة
    (B)
    They are probably planning something bad
  • 74
    the writer seems to suggest that
    إجابة
    (B)
    there was nothing wrong in having males as secretaries
  • 75
    modern secretaries are different from the old ones because they
    إجابة
    (C)
    are more educated and better exposed to professional training
  • 76
    The expression utter disdain, as used in the passage means
    إجابة
    (D)
    complete contempt
  • 77
    Which of the following statements can be deduced from the passage concerning the old perspective of secretaries?
    إجابة
    (A)
    They did not deserve to be addressed as secretaries.
  • 78
    From the third paragraph the steps taking to check the spread of bird flu in Nigeria were
    إجابة
    (C)
    isolating ravaged farms destroying and disposing of affected birds and restricting movements
  • 79
    which of the following statement is true according to the passage?
    إجابة
    (C)
    the death of many poultry birds led to the discovery of bird flu in Nigeria
  • 80
    from the passage , it can be inferred that
    إجابة
    (A)
    Nigerians no longer consumed poultry as a result of bird flu
  • 81
    The expression To return to the status quo ante refers to the
    إجابة
    (C)
    condition of things prior to the incidence of bird flu
  • 82
    A suitable tittle for this passage is
    إجابة
    (A)
    Livestock and Human Casualties of the Bird Flu Pandemic in Nigeria
  • 83
    In question number 16 above choose the best option from letters A - D that best complete the gap
    إجابة
    (D)
    laid
  • 84
    In question number 17 above choose the best option from letters A - D that best complete the gap
    إجابة
    (B)
    gather
  • 85
    In question number 18 above choose the best option from letters A - D that best complete the gap
    إجابة
    (A)
    booms
  • 86
    In question number 19 above choose the best option from letters A - D that best complete the gap
    إجابة
    (D)
    percussion
  • 87
    In question number 20 above choose the best option from letters A - D that best complete the gap
    إجابة
    (C)
    dazzled
  • 88
    In question number 21 above choose the best option from letters A - D that best complete the gap
    إجابة
    (A)
    traditional
  • 89
    In question number 22 above choose the best option from letters A - D that best complete the gap
    إجابة
    (D)
    to the cheers
  • 90
    In question number 23 above choose the best option from letters A - D that best complete the gap
    إجابة
    (A)
    pay their respects