JAMB - English Language (2013)

  • 1
    The expression....stage and hall, as used in the passage, means the
    उत्तर
    (A)
    artist and the audience
  • 2
    From the passage, it can be deduced that music is
    उत्तर
    (D)
    appreciated as the environment dictates
  • 3
    According to the writer, live performance provide a special excitement because they are
    उत्तर
    (A)
    interactive
  • 4
    According to the passage, music plays a vita role in human society because
    उत्तर
    (D)
    music provides enjoyment and relief
  • 5
    Which of the following is true according to the passage?
    उत्तर
    (A)
    pots can be made quickly and correclty
  • 6
    From the passage, how does a potter make several pots of almost identical size?
    उत्तर
    (A)
    by weighing the lumps of clay
  • 7
    The phrase trims off any waste clay to the passage, means to
    उत्तर
    (D)
    cut away unnecessary parts
  • 8
    The word congenial, as used in the passage, means
    उत्तर
    (C)
    nice
  • 9
    Choose the most appropriate answer in the numbered 11
    उत्तर
    (A)
    Occurrences
  • 10
    Choose the most appropriate answer in the numbered 12
    उत्तर
    (B)
    eruption
  • 11
    Choose the most appropriate answer in the numbered 13
    उत्तर
    (C)
    scale
  • 12
    Choose the most appropriate answer in the numbered 14
    उत्तर
    (A)
    pressure volume
  • 13
    Choose the most appropriate answer in the numbered 15
    उत्तर
    (B)
    detonation
  • 14
    Choose the most appropriate answer in the numbered 16
    उत्तर
    (A)
    temperature
  • 15
    Choose the most appropriate answer in the numbered 17
    उत्तर
    (A)
    fireballs
  • 16
    Choose the most appropriate answer in the numbered 18
    उत्तर
    (B)
    shockwaves
  • 17
    Choose the most appropriate answer in the numbered 19
    उत्तर
    (B)
    space
  • 18
    This question is based on Chukwuemeka Ike's The Potter's Wheel.
    In their preparation for the masquerade, David and others agreed to exercise extra caution in their dealings with Samuel because he would
    उत्तर
    (A)
    Try his tricks on them to know their secrets
  • 19
    This question is based on Chukwuemeka Ike's The Potter's Wheel.

    In the novel, Nwomiko was famous for her
    उत्तर
    (A)
    spiritual powers
  • 20
    This question is based on Chukwuemeka Ike's The Potter's Wheel.
    If you have not behold your chi in his stark nakedness, be prepared to do so as soon as you set foot in that man's house. Form the except above, whose house was being referred to ?
    उत्तर
    (A)
    Teacher Zaccheus
  • 21
    This question is based on Chukwuemeka Ike's The Potter's Wheel.
    In the novel , the people of Umuchkuwu likened Samuel to
    उत्तर
    (A)
    An ancestral spirit
  • 22
    This question is based on Chukwuemeka Ike's The Potter's Wheel.
    Obu dashed out of the school building because
    उत्तर
    (B)
    He came top of standard 1,
  • 23
    This question is based on Chukwuemeka Ike's The Potter's Wheel.
    In the novel, Bright lived with Teacher because
    उत्तर
    (B)
    His father was indebted to Teacher
  • 24
    This question is based on Chukwuemeka Ike's The Potter's Wheel.
    According to the novel, Obu was good at
    उत्तर
    (A)
    Proverbs
  • 25
    This question is based on Chukwuemeka Ike's The Potter's Wheel.
    Uke was conscripted into the military because
    उत्तर
    (A)
    He was a social nuisance
  • 26
    This question is based on Chukwuemeka Ike's The Potter's Wheel.
    In the novel the 'pad' was a symbol of
    उत्तर
    (C)
    Failure
  • 27
    LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
    In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    The team's poor performance at tournament plumb the depths of horror.
    उत्तर
    (B)
    the team's performance was full of disappointment
  • 28
    LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
    In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    Tolu and Chinedu live in each other 's pockets.
    उत्तर
    (C)
    they are very close to each other
  • 29
    LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
    In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    As the drama unfolded, Olatinuke was advised to keep her shirt on
    उत्तर
    (B)
    she was advised to stay calm
  • 30
    LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
    In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    He is a clinging child.
    उत्तर
    (A)
    he is possessive
  • 31
    LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
    In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    Zinana's examination result was not unfavourable
    उत्तर
    (B)
    she was successful in her examination
  • 32
    LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
    In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    You need to brush up on your Spanish
    उत्तर
    (A)
    you need to improve your skills
  • 33
    LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
    In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    Amaka would pass for a beauty queen
    उत्तर
    (A)
    She would be accepted by all as a beauty Queen
  • 34
    LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
    In each of these questions select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    'I can't wait to become a mother', the new bride declared
    उत्तर
    (A)
    she is excited about motherhood
  • 35
    LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
    In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    Usman needs to get his act together if he wants to pass the examination
    उत्तर
    (A)
    He needs to organized himself
  • 36
    LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
    In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    Ramatus expressed her feelings in uncertain terms
    उत्तर
    (C)
    She expressed it feebly and sickly
  • 37
    In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

    Chibuzor gave a curt nod and walked away
    उत्तर
    (B)
    polite
  • 38
    In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

    The girl took a cursory glance at the letter and hid it
    उत्तर
    (C)
    Lasting
  • 39
    In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

    The relationship between the couple has been frosty
    उत्तर
    (A)
    Cordial
  • 40
    In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

    The Novel laureate's activity in the field of science is heinous
    उत्तर
    (A)
    Laudable
  • 41
    In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

    The accused was eventually convicted
    उत्तर
    (D)
    lnitially
  • 42
    In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

    The plebs can be found in every society of the world
    उत्तर
    (A)
    Elite
  • 43
    In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

    Everyone's condition was appalling
    उत्तर
    (B)
    pleasant
  • 44
    In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

    The war against malaria keeps waxing
    उत्तर
    (A)
    Decreasing
  • 45

    In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

    The man's mordant wit is apparent to the entire village

    उत्तर
    (D)
    kind
  • 46
    In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

    The soldiers tried in their dogged defence of the city
    उत्तर
    (D)
    indifferent
  • 47
    Answer the following question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

    Ayodeji is an ardent support of education for the girl child
    उत्तर
    (B)
    a passionate
  • 48
    Answer the following question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

    The scholar's epitaph was demolished
    उत्तर
    (D)
    monument
  • 49

    Answer the following question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

    Mohammed does his work with so much ardour

    उत्तर
    (D)
    enthusiasm
  • 50
    Answer the following question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

    The athlete is proud to be in the vanguard of sports development
    उत्तर
    (A)
    leading position
  • 51
    Answer the following question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

    Nwankwo was on the verge of signing a two year contract with the club
    उत्तर
    (A)
    brink
  • 52
    Answer the question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

    The lamb is a feeble little animal
    उत्तर
    (B)
    weak
  • 53
    Answer the question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

    I am tired of your eternal argument
    उत्तर
    (A)
    constant
  • 54

    Answer the question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

    The actress screamed when she noticed an object behind her

    उत्तर
    (C)
    wailed
  • 55
    Answer the question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

    The exhibition was an eye opener to all
    उत्तर
    (D)
    display
  • 56
    Answer the question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

    As a journalist, Bala has always had a nose for stories
    उत्तर
    (A)
    an instinct
  • 57
    Choose the option that best complete the gap (s)

    The girl says she is averse.....what others admire
    उत्तर
    (A)
    to
  • 58
    Choose the option that best complete the gap (s)

    Our teacher defined ......in his introductory lesson
    उत्तर
    (A)
    onomatopoeia
  • 59
    Choose the option that best complete the gap (s)

    The philanthropist devoted himself......the poor
    उत्तर
    (C)
    to helping
  • 60
    Choose the option that best complete the gap (s)

    Tinu likes apples......she does not like oranges
    उत्तर
    (B)
    but
  • 61
    Choose the option that best complete the gap (s)

    The students had a .....On Independence Day.
    उत्तर
    (C)
    march past
  • 62
    Choose the option that best complete the gap (s)

    Do you mind......another hour or two?
    उत्तर
    (B)
    waiting
  • 63
    Choose the option that best complete the gap (s)

    The continuous rain has really .......the soil.
    उत्तर
    (B)
    saturated
  • 64
    Choose the option that best complete the gap (s)

    The police described the boy as being.....hand
    उत्तर
    (B)
    out of
  • 65
    Choose the option that best complete the gap (s)

    It was very easy for the two political parties to form a .......Government
    उत्तर
    (B)
    coalition
  • 66
    Choose the option that best complete the gap (s)

    All farmers were encouraged ......carry out fumigation on their farms
    उत्तर
    (C)
    to
  • 67
    Choose the option that best complete the gap (s)

    There are lots of.....in a park
    उत्तर
    (B)
    fast moving luxury buses
  • 68
    Choose the option that best complete the gap (s)

    Yours is to command.....is to obey
    उत्तर
    (D)
    theirs
  • 69
    Choose the option that best complete the gap (s)

    Local governments are authorized to pass
    उत्तर
    (A)
    bye laws
  • 70
    Choose the option that best complete the gap (s)

    Umar: I have never visted the dentist
    Aliyu: ......?
    उत्तर
    (C)
    neither have l
  • 71
    Choose the option that best complete the gap (s)

    Usman would have won the race.....
    उत्तर
    (B)
    if he had run fast
  • 72
    Choose the option that best complete the gap (s)

    My father told me to take the money from .....it
    उत्तर
    (D)
    whoever offers
  • 73
    Choose the option that best complete the gap (s)

    Our teacher defined.......as the killing of one's mother
    उत्तर
    (D)
    matricide
  • 74
    Choose the option that best complete the gap (s)

    If you are confused.......anything, phone my office
    उत्तर
    (C)
    about
  • 75
    Choose the option that best complete the gap(s)

    We have a family mutiny......our hands
    उत्तर
    (A)
    on
  • 76
    Choose the option that best complete the gap (s)

    We should try to help.....
    उत्तर
    (C)
    the less fortunate
  • 77
    Choose the option that has same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter (s) underlined.

    glacier
    उत्तर
    (A)
    feign
  • 78
    Choose the option that has same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter (s) underlined.

    laud
    उत्तर
    (B)
    core
  • 79
    Choose the option that has same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter (s) underlined.

    Coma
    उत्तर
    (D)
    cogent
  • 80
    Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter underlined.

    lose
    उत्तर
    (A)
    noise
  • 81
    Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter underlined.

    guitar
    उत्तर
    (B)
    rogue
  • 82
    Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter underlined.

    loose
    उत्तर
    (C)
    sell
  • 83
    This questions are base on Jerry Agada's The successes
    It can be inferred from the novel that Mr Eze was Terkura Atsen's
    उत्तर
    (B)
    Role Model
  • 84
    This questions is base on Jerry Agada's The successes

    From the novel, David thought Ifenne should be involved in politics because he wanted him to
    उत्तर
    (D)
    make a name for posterity
  • 85
    This questions is base on Jerry Agada's The successes

    The civil war created business opportunities for people like Owoicho because:
    उत्तर
    (B)
    the exit of the Ibos created a vacuum