JAMB - English Language (2004)

  • 1
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    I shall find time for my ..... when I get ....... with this difficult assignment?
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    (D)
    pastime /through
  • 2
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    Agbo says he is not afraid of .......?
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    (A)
    anybody
  • 3
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    It is ...... responsibility to look after parents in old age?
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    (B)
    their
  • 4
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    One needs to exemplify or ....... the aspect of the subject being discussed?
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    (D)
    demonstrate
  • 5
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    ....... his illness, Muhammad could not come to school?
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    (D)
    due to
  • 6
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    After so many trials, the experiment ....... ?
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    (D)
    paid off
  • 7
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    People dislike Mariam because she is ...... ?
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    (C)
    tricky
  • 8
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    Actually, he forgot the one to ...... the job was given?
    پاسخ دهید
    (A)
    whom
  • 9
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    You may not have heard the last word on the matter ...... ?
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    (C)
    have you
  • 10
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    All God's prophets were given the great ...... to preach salvation to people?
    پاسخ دهید
    (D)
    commission
  • 11
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    Ali goes to stadium regularly, but he ...... to the church for months?
    پاسخ دهید
    (A)
    hasn't been
  • 12
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    Each of the houses ..... a new look?
    پاسخ دهید
    (C)
    has
  • 13
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    The minister addressed the workers to boost their ......?
    پاسخ دهید
    (A)
    morale
  • 14
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    He isn't coming home, is he? ....... he isn't
    پاسخ دهید
    (B)
    no
  • 15
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    No teacher of honour would subject his student to any form of ......?
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    (B)
    harassment
  • 16
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    Each producer is able to place on his product by considering its ........ ?
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    (A)
    worth
  • 17
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    The police claim that a number of stolen cars ....... recovered?
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    (D)
    have been
  • 18
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    The chair man refused to shake ........ with the secretary.
    پاسخ دهید
    (C)
    hands
  • 19
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    The poor widow who could not buy the clothes was seen ....... her wool into ....... yesterday?
    پاسخ دهید
    (B)
    spinning / yarn
  • 20
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    He not only looked after the children when their parents died, ...... sponsored their education to university?
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    (A)
    but also
  • 21
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    His supporters railed round him in moments of ........ ?
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    (B)
    crisis
  • 22
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    The interpreter was wrong because he gave the congregation a ....... translation of the pastor's statement?
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    (A)
    literal
  • 23
    Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

    Judge
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    (D)
    camouflage
  • 24
    Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

    Caused
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    (B)
    frost
  • 25
    Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

    Mischief
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    (B)
    ritual
  • 26
    Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    Everyone was ready to play the devil's advocate in the impeachment to encourage discussion on it.
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    (B)
    everyone was willing to defend an unpopular point of view concerning the impeachment
  • 27
    Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    Adamu's father is a key figure in that ministry
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    (C)
    Adamu's father's position is essential in the ministry
  • 28
    Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    The government warns that drink-driving is punishable under the law?
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    (B)
    driving while drunk is an offence
  • 29
    Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    In many countries, democracy is ostensibly being practiced?
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    (D)
    democracy is apparently practiced in many countries
  • 30
    Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    The investigators stated clearly that they had reached a dead end in their scrutiny of suspects in the murder case?
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    (C)
    There was no further progress inthe investigation of the murder suspects
  • 31
    Choose the option that has a different stress pattern from the other.
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    (C)
    result
  • 32
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The potency of the drug has been acknowledged?
    پاسخ دهید
    (C)
    inefficacy
  • 33
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The dictator wanted tractable men in his cabinet?
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    (D)
    unruly
  • 34
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    After the war, the visitors became increasingly vindictive
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    (A)
    friendly
  • 35
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The ship was imperiled by high winds
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    (D)
    saved
  • 36
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    Beauty queens sometimes wears outlandish dresses
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    (C)
    familar
  • 37
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The journalist said he was working freelance.
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    (D)
    dependently
  • 38
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    My father's presentation was rather casual
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    (A)
    formal
  • 39
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The Flying Eagles put up a plucky defence against their opponents.
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    (B)
    weak
  • 40
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The man who scared the girl was a bit deranged
    پاسخ دهید
    (A)
    sane
  • 41
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The injured man is determined to get back at his assailant.
    پاسخ دهید
    (D)
    forgive
  • 42
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The player writhed in pain after the fail
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    (A)
    remained still
  • 43
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The noise of the fans unnerved the star player?
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    (D)
    calmed
  • 44
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The team got an ecstatic welcome from the crowd
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    (C)
    a cold
  • 45
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    We found a shady place for the display
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    (A)
    an open
  • 46
    Choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The syllables are written in capital letters,

    expostulate
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    (D)
    exPOStulate
  • 47
    Choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The syllables are written in capital letters.

    sufficiency
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    (A)
    sufFIciency
  • 48
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The town was in such a turmoil that the dance was called off
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    (D)
    state of confusion
  • 49
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The festivals create in the people of feeling of pride in their cultural heritage
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    (C)
    legacy
  • 50
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    Funnily enough, the priest prayed for the robber who shot him
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    (B)
    Unexpectedly
  • 51
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The presence of the captain makes the sailors ill at ease
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    (A)
    uncomfortable
  • 52
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The press described the efforts of the government in pejorative terms
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    (B)
    contemptible
  • 53
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    Okonkwo manages his household with a heavy hand.
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    (A)
    like a powerful dictator
  • 54
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The school's badge is the insignia? of office for all the perfects in the school
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    (B)
    symbol
  • 55
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    Ibro shows enough liberality with his meagre income
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    (A)
    generousity
  • 56
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    It is a misnomer to call three thousand naira a living wage
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    (C)
    a wrong description
  • 57
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    His plans boomeranged on him
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    (D)
    backfired
  • 58
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The manager's knowledge of the strike is of the utmost importance?
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    (C)
    paramount
  • 59
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    There has been a downturn in the affairs of the company
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    (D)
    a decline
  • 60
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The mottled skin of a person with HIV indicates an advanced stage of its development
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    (B)
    spotted
  • 61
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    In spite of constant financial support from his father, Udenyi treats his studies with considerable levity
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    (D)
    lassitude
  • 62
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The prosecutor was fully able to substantiate the charge
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    (B)
    prove
  • 63
    The word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.

    The teacher wants MY pen
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    (A)
    Does the teacher want his pen?
  • 64
    The word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.

    The student BOUGHT the book.
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    (B)
    Did the student steal the book ?
  • 65
    Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letters(s). underlined.

    nine
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    (A)
    pint
  • 66
    Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letters(s) underlined.

    bear
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    (C)
    rare
  • 67
    Choose the option that has the stress on the first syllable.
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    (D)
    criticism
  • 68
    Choose the option that has the stress on the first syllable.
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    (A)
    bachelor
  • 69
    Choose the option that has a different vowel sound from the others.
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    (D)
    foe
  • 70
    Choose the option that has a different vowel sound from the others.
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    (C)
    pot
  • 71
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    No wonder Sikemi later became a detective she has been very observant?
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    (B)
    perceptive
  • 72
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    Nigeria has been playing a vital role in the political and economic development of Africa?
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    (B)
    crucial
  • 73
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    Courteously, Ade stood back to let his teacher go first through the door?
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    (B)
    Politely
  • 74
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    Emeka's painting was so realistic that it could almost have been a photograph?
    پاسخ دهید
    (A)
    pictureque
  • 75
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    Many people used to live in poverty?
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    (B)
    want
  • 76
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    Accountability is certainly a desirable quality in a politician?
    پاسخ دهید
    (B)
    Responsibility
  • 77
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The common practice among some media practitioners is to be sensational in their reporting?
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    (A)
    prevalent
  • 78
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The fateful decision changed the company's outlook in many ways.
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    (C)
    disastrous
  • 79
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The accident victim received a superficial wound from the crash?
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    (D)
    an external
  • 80
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The boxer fizzled out just in the sixth round?
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    (D)
    surrendered rather disappointingly
  • 81
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The manager described Mfon as a man of vehement character?
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    (B)
    strong and insistent
  • 82
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    Obi's dog is old but still lively?
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    (D)
    frisky
  • 83
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    His taciturnity amazed everyone in the court during the legal tussle?
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    (C)
    reticence
  • 84
    Which of the following describes the father's role in the family?
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    (C)
    leading by example
  • 85
    By describing his father as an uncommon man, the writer means that he is
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    (D)
    remarkable
  • 86
    A suitable title for the passage is
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    (A)
    The Unusual Parent
  • 87
    The word atmosphere, as used in the first paragraph of the passage, means
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    (A)
    pattern
  • 88
    When of the following statements captures the family's approach to housework?
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    (C)
    no job was reserved for anyone on the basis of gender
  • 89
    The expression when excuse failed him suggests that the
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    (A)
    wolf only made up the charges levelled against the lamb
  • 90
    The expression angry tone and terrible aspect refers to the wolf's
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    (C)
    harsh voice and menacing posture
  • 91
    Which of the following aptly describes the moral of the story?
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    (B)
    if you have made up your mind to hang your dog, any rope will do for the purpose
  • 92
    From the way the story ended, it can be concluded that the
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    (A)
    lamb did not survive the encounter
  • 93
    The charges levelled against the lamb are
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    (D)
    pollulation, insolence, obstruction and aggression
  • 94
    In question numbered 11 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (B)
    antagonists
  • 95
    In question numbered 12 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (D)
    freedom
  • 96
    In question numbered 13 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (C)
    fancies
  • 97
    In question numbered 14 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (B)
    consumer
  • 98
    In question numbered 15 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (B)
    harmonize
  • 99
    In question numbered 16 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (A)
    market
  • 100
    In question numbered 17 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (D)
    profit
  • 101
    In question numbered 18 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (D)
    factors
  • 102
    In question numbered 19 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (B)
    operations
  • 103
    In question numbered 20 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (C)
    equilibrium
  • 104
    The phrase near neighbour, as used in the passage, shows that
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    (D)
    the earth is nearer to the moon than to the sun
  • 105
    The passage suggests that a blue moon  is a
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    (C)
    rare phenomenon