JAMB - English Language (2011)

  • 1
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    Since its inception 1983, the newspaper has attracted thousands of readers?
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    (C)
    commencement
  • 2
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    Mrs. Asio wanted her sister to stop being so detached?
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    (C)
    indifferent
  • 3
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    Lantana dwelt in a ruined cottage on the hillside?
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    (D)
    lived
  • 4
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The mistake brought the show to an ignominious end?
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    (C)
    a disgraceful
  • 5
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    He compliments me on my way of doing things?
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    (D)
    praises
  • 6
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The girl is angry with her friend who had ensnared her into this relationship?
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    (A)
    tricked
  • 7
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    Their new house was roofed with corrugated sheets?
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    (A)
    folded
  • 8
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The stockbroker said it was an astute move to sell the shares then?
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    (B)
    a shrewd
  • 9
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The principal described Oche as the most tactful person he had ever worked with?
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    (B)
    discreet
  • 10
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The old woman is suffering from dementia?
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    (B)
    senility
  • 11
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    Some drugs have a deleterious effect on a child's development?
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    (C)
    harmful
  • 12
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    Fila has always been described as belligerent?
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    (C)
    combative
  • 13
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    Laraba saw a forlorn little figure sitting outside the class?
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    (B)
    lonely and unhappy
  • 14
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    The circular supersedes all previous correspondence on the matter?
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    (B)
    displaces
  • 15
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

    Her problem was exacerbated by the loss of her father?
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    (C)
    aggravated
  • 16
    Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    If he were here, could be more fun?
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    (C)
    He did not show up so the occasion lacked much fun
  • 17
    Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    The secretary said that the postponement of the meeting was due to unforeseen circumstances?
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    (A)
    The date of the meeting was shifted as a result of unexpected reasons
  • 18
    Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    The hunter has a bird's eye view of the animals.
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    (A)
    He views animals from a high position
  • 19
    Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    Even though Susan was the last in the examination, her result wasn't too different from what had been expected.
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    (C)
    Her result was as expected
  • 20
    Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    Mrs. Adamu does all her work with more haste, less speed.
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    (B)
    She approaches whatever she does hurriedly
  • 21
    Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    She stopped her education as her uncle left her in the lurch?
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    (C)
    Her uncle refused to help her
  • 22
    Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    The plan to upgrade the dispensary to a general hospital did not materialized?
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    (B)
    The arrangement did not work out as wished
  • 23
    Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    Okon's company took a hit last year?
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    (C)
    His company was badly damaged last year
  • 24
    Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

    The warring communities were coerced into negotiating a settlement?
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    (C)
    persuaded
  • 25
    Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

    His father served as a mercenary in the army?
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    (C)
    recruit
  • 26
    Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

    Jummai is cruel to her husband?
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    (C)
    passionate
  • 27
    Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

    The teacher who beat the student was treated with mercy?
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    (C)
    vengeance
  • 28
    Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

    His wife hates his garrulous attitude?
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    (C)
    reticent
  • 29
    Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

    'Agoshito is a callow youth', said the teacher.
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    (B)
    an experienced
  • 30
    Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

    What you are asking me to do is a herculean task?
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    (D)
    an easy
  • 31
    Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

    Nkechi was a novice when she was first employed?
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    (D)
    professional
  • 32
    Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

    'I do not trust him', he said, in a rare moment of candour?
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    (B)
    dishonesty
  • 33
    Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

    Mrs. Akunilo looks anaemic today?
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    (D)
    strong
  • 34
    Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

    It is inconceivable that the sun shone in the night?
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    (A)
    credible
  • 35
    Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

    She only gives a superficial impression of warmth and friendliness?
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    (C)
    deep
  • 36
    Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

    As a prudent businessman, Adeyi does not leave anything to chance.
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    (C)
    careless
  • 37
    Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

    His antipathy affected the growth of is business?
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    (B)
    receptiveness
  • 38
    Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

    Okonkwo's lethal right foot the magic in the football match?
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    (A)
    weak
  • 39
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    When his car tyre ......... on the way, he did not know what to do.
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    (D)
    burst
  • 40
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    Lami's father ........ as a gardener when he was young, but now he is a driver.
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    (D)
    used to work
  • 41
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    ........ he switches on the light, the shadow disappears?
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    (A)
    Whenever
  • 42
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    The policemen became suspicious as the hoodlums ......in their office?
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    (C)
    ferreted about
  • 43
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    It is important that you clear the refuse in front of your house every ........?
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    (D)
    fortnight
  • 44
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    Suara needn't come with us, .......?
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    (D)
    need she
  • 45
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    Unoka .... the whole house to find his missing wristwatch.
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    (B)
    scoured
  • 46
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    Ife asked me ....... ?
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    (A)
    what time it was
  • 47
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    There are many ways to kill a rat, so we should be..... in our approach to the task ahead of us?
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    (B)
    eclectic
  • 48
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    Audu took these actions purely ...... his own career?
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    (B)
    in furtherance of
  • 49
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    Here is Mr. Odumusu who teaches English ....... in our school?
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    (C)
    pronunciation
  • 50
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    Instead of ......., she lied?
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    (A)
    pleading
  • 51
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    Of the three girls, Uka is the ........?
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    (D)
    naughtiest
  • 52
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    I wonder how he will ......being absent from school for a long time.
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    (B)
    make up
  • 53
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    Please sit on the ....... ?
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    (C)
    carrier
  • 54
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    I want to .......this chance to acquaint you the latest development?
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    (B)
    seize
  • 55
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    Getting a well paid job nowadays is an ...... task?
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    (C)
    uphill
  • 56
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    The secretary has no right to ....... my affairs?
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    (B)
    meddle in
  • 57
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    Bola studiously avoided ....... the questions?
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    (B)
    answering
  • 58
    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    The school authority dismissed him for ...... but I won't tell you about it yet?
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    (D)
    a certain reason
  • 59
    Choose the option that rhymes with the given word.

    Fuel?
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    (A)
    cruel
  • 60
    Choose the option that rhymes with the given word.

    Match?
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    (B)
    batch
  • 61
    Choose the option that rhymes with the given word.

    Sheer?
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    (C)
    ear
  • 62
    Choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The syllables are written in capital letters.

    termination?
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    (C)
    termiNAtion
  • 63
    Choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The syllables are written in capital letters.

    meditative?
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    (C)
    MEditative
  • 64
    Choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The syllables are written in capital letters.

    suggestible?
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    (C)
    suGGEstible
  • 65
    Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).

    Bubble?
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    (C)
    bumper
  • 66
    Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).

    Weight?
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    (A)
    whale
  • 67
    Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).

    leach?
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    (B)
    cedar
  • 68
    Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).

    Mention?
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    (B)
    machine
  • 69
    Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).

    Prestige?
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    (B)
    badge
  • 70
    Choose the option that has the consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).

    Knot?
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    (C)
    nom
  • 71
    The word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.

    Uche LOVES Toyota cars?
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    (C)
    Does Uche hate Toyota cars?
  • 72
    The word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.

    The POLICE arrested the suspect.
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    (B)
    Who arrested the suspect?
  • 73
    The word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.

    Maiduguri is the CAPITAL of Borno State.
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    (C)
    Is Maiduguri a town in Borno State?
  • 74
    Which of the following represents the writer's view in the passage?
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    (A)
    Evil thoughts may come but there is virtue in keeping them out
  • 75
    From the argument in the second paragraph, it can be concluded that evil thoughts control the lives of people who
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    (D)
    treasure and ruminate on them
  • 76
    The expression Think of the devil and he will appear... as used in the passage, suggest that
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    (C)
    uncontrolled evil thoughts may lead to evil deeds
  • 77
    Which of the following statements summarizes the argument of the last paragraph?
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    (B)
    The more evil we think, the more vile we are likely to become
  • 78
    A suitable title for the passage is
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    (D)
    The Biocell's Future
  • 79
    The writer's posture, as conveyed in the statement Electricity from living cells is no new idea, can be described as
    پاسخ دهید
    (A)
    ineffectual
  • 80
    The inventors of biocell justified the need for it by saying that it would
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    (B)
    yield a source of energy without much spending
  • 81
    According to the passage, electricity was first discovered in
    پاسخ دهید
    (D)
    fish
  • 82
    In question number 16 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (B)
    fast-paced
  • 83
    In question number 17 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (C)
    commitment to
  • 84
    In question number 18 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (D)
    variations
  • 85
    In question number 19 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (A)
    repercussions
  • 86
    In question number 20 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (B)
    a foremost
  • 87
    In question number 21 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (C)
    ingenuity
  • 88
    In question number 22 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (D)
    life
  • 89
    In question number 23 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (C)
    warming
  • 90
    In question number 24 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (D)
    emissions