JAMB - English Language (2016)

  • 1
    These questions are based on A.H. Mohammed's The Last Days at Forcados High School.

    At the end of term in Forcados High School. Nene was saddled with the responsibility of
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    (D)
    organizing the carol night
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    Efua was not in the good books of teachers at Forcados High School because
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    (D)
    her admission into senior class was unusual
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    In the novel, Ansa looked around glumly when Jimi was engrossed in laughter and chatter because he was
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    (A)
    neglected by Jimi
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    Mama Shilifat had an affection for Jimi because she always gave him
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    (D)
    the largest pieces of puff-puff
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    Ansa licked his lips and said furtively, look this is between you and me. Jimi would be angry if i told you but his brother is ---- well, we suspect he sometimes sells drugs and...'

    From the excerpt above, Ansa was talking to
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    (D)
    Efua and Nene
  • 6
    The speculation amongst the students of Forcados High School was that Jimi was dating
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    (D)
    Efua
  • 7
    Mr Solade sent Jimi to Ibadan for the holidays in order to
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    (A)
    save Jimi from Wole's bad influence
  • 8
    Students refused to sympathize with Efua when drinks spilled on her because
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    (D)
    they felt she was arrogant
  • 9
    Which of the following best describes Mr Mallum?
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    (D)
    He was a small, wiry man with odd accent
  • 10
    According to the novel, Efua was in Forcados High School because
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    (B)
    of her former principal's recommendation
  • 11
    Jimi and Efua, there's something fishy going on there....
    From the exercept above, the expression...something fishy refers to
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    (D)
    Nene's suspicion that Jimi and Efua were having a relationship
  • 12
    Seyi Lawal, the head boy of the school was described as someone who
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    (A)
    loved his job
  • 13
    The author uses the novel to portray some of the
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    (D)
    societal problems
  • 14
    Efua's guarded and hostile attitude towards boys could be traced to
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    (C)
    the experience she had with her stepfather
  • 15
    Jimi was very prominent in Forcados High School because he was
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    (C)
    one of the school prefects
  • 16
    For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.

    Mr. Rufus bore the brunt in the last promotion examination.
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    (A)
    Mr Rufus failed the examination woefully
  • 17
    For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.

    My friend is well off nowadays
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    (A)
    My friend is financially sound
  • 18
    For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.

    The retired army officer did a yeoman's service to the nation
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    (D)
    He was very loyal to the nation
  • 19
    For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.

    He suddenly found himself in the thick of the situation
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    (D)
    He found himself deeply involved in the situation
  • 20
    For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.

    Olu and Ado are about to come to blows.
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    (C)
    They are about to hit each other
  • 21
    For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.

    By refusing the offer, he has just cut down his own throat
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    (A)
    He has made a big mistake
  • 22
    For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.

    These job cuts are just the thin end of the wedge
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    (C)
    Job cuts are the beginning of unpleasant situations
  • 23
    For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.

    Jumai will do well if she was given a fair crack of the whip.
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    (C)
    She would do well if she was given equal opportunity
  • 24
    For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.

    Her death was a bolt from the blue to us
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    (D)
    Her death was unexpected
  • 25
    For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.

    The students were nosing around.
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    (B)
    They were searching for information
  • 26
    For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

    It is important not to let mistakes blight your life
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    (C)
    improve
  • 27
    For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

    The film was shot in decrepit police station.
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    (A)
    an improved
  • 28
    For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

    Jumoke is fond of carping her sister
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    (A)
    praising
  • 29
    For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

    A cup of coffee invigorated him
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    (D)
    debilitated
  • 30
    For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

    It is Iudicrous to suggest that she was a government agent
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    (D)
    sensible
  • 31
    For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

    The idea makes me cringe
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    (C)
    resolute
  • 32
    For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

    His book was one of those that galvanized democracy
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    (C)
    dissauded
  • 33
    For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

    He walks in a gawky way
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    (D)
    graceful
  • 34
    For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

    The nation is in a period of economic flux
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    (D)
    stability
  • 35
    For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

    Our son was highly active and exuberant
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    (A)
    subdued
  • 36
    For this question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

    Mr. Ojo has a fickle character.
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    (D)
    an unpredictable
  • 37

    Bola takes......his father both in appearance and his manner
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    (C)
    after
  • 38

    .........rich has its own problem
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    (A)
    Being
  • 39
    For these questions, choose the option that best complete the gap(s)

    The doctor listened to my heartbeat with a .........
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    (B)
    stethoscope
  • 40
    For these questions, choose the option that best complete the gap(s)

    With strong determination, Adamu was able to .... the problem
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    (A)
    surmount
  • 41

    For these questions, choose the option that best complete the gap(s)

    It is impossible to say whether ......Ola and her sister will be offered jobs by the firm.

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    (A)
    both
  • 42
    For these questions, choose the option that best complete the gap(s)

    He decided to wait for the bus because he had..........
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    (C)
    a lot of luggage
  • 43
    For these questions, choose the option that best complete the gap(s)

    ......lawyers enrolled at the Nigerian Bar last year....this year.
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    (C)
    More/than
  • 44

    For these questions, choose the option that best complete the gap(s)

    The officer ....that he was not supposed to talk to the press on the matter

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    (C)
    should have known
  • 45
    For these questions, choose the option that best complete the gap(s)

    He said, ' We shouldn't do it ........?
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    (A)
    should we
  • 46
    For these questions, choose the option that best completes the gap(s)


    After too much exercise, some people suffer from cramp which is caused by the ......... of the muscles
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    (A)
    contraction
  • 47
    For these questions, choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the ones represented by the letter (s) underlined
    ''reprieve''
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    (B)
    police
  • 48
    For these questions, choose the option that have same vowel sound as the ones represented by the letter (s) underlined
    ''Door''
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    (D)
    board
  • 49
    For these questions, choose the option that have same vowel sound as the ones represented by the letter (s) underlined

    ''famous''
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    (C)
    pilot
  • 50
    For these questions, choose the option that have the same consonant sound as the ones represented by the letter (s) underlined
    ''choice''
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    (B)
    teach
  • 51
    For these questions, choose the option that have the same consonant sound as the ones represented by the letter (s) underlined
    'yet'''
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    (D)
    europe
  • 52
    For these questions, choose the option that have the same consonant sound as the ones represented by the letter (s) underlined

    tasked
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    (C)
    laughed
  • 53
    For these questions, choose the option that rhyme with the given words.

    risen
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    (A)
    prison
  • 54
    For these questions, choose the option that rhyme with the given words.
    ''terror''
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    (C)
    error
  • 55
    For these questions, choose the option that rhyme with the given words.


    crowd
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    (C)
    aloud
  • 56
    For these questions, choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The Stressed syllable are written in capital letter (s)

    inoffensive
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    (C)
    inofFENsive
  • 57
    For these questions, choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The Stressed syllable are written in capital letter (s)

    obligation
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    (A)
    obliGAtion
  • 58
    For these questions, choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The Stressed syllable are written in capital letter (s)

    disagreement
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    (B)
    disaGREEment
  • 59
    The words in capital letters have the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.

    The car CRUSHED him.
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    (D)
    Did the car injure him?
  • 60
    The words in capital letters have the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.

    Lamide is VERY hostile?
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    (A)
    Is Lamide so hostile?
  • 61
    The words in capital letters have the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.

    My house is a BUNGALOW
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    (A)
    Is my house a terrace ?
  • 62
    Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
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    (A)
    Suspicion often stimulates inquisitiveness
  • 63
    The word absorbed as used in the passage, means
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    (B)
    engrossed
  • 64
    From the passage, it can be deduced that curiosity thrives
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    (C)
    only if we become suspicious of people's motives
  • 65
    The author seems to suggest that curiosity is
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    (B)
    inborn
  • 66
    Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....11.....] above
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    (D)
    spectators
  • 67
    Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....12.....] above
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    (D)
    ring
  • 68
    Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....13.....] above
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    (A)
    bout
  • 69
    Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....14.....] above
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    (C)
    contestants
  • 70
    Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....15.....] above
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    (B)
    groomed