JAMB - English Language (2023)

  • 1

    Choose the word that has the same rhyme scheme as the following word:

    battle

    Хариулт
    (D)
    kettle
  • 2
    The words in capital letter have the emphatic stress. Choose the options to which the given sentences relate.
    I bought my WIFE a red dress
    Хариулт
    (A)
    Did I buy my husband a red dress?
  • 3
    This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.

    Dr. Samuel Johnson is also known as_____
    Хариулт
    (B)
    Samjohn
  • 4
    Choose the word that has the same CONSONANT SOUND as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
    wash
    Хариулт
    (C)
    nation
  • 5
    In each of the following sentences, the word that resolves the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the options letters A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.

    Daddy plays TENNIS on Saturday afternoons
    Хариулт
    (D)
    Does daddy play cricket on Saturday afternoon?
  • 6

    In this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    If he were here, it could be more fun.

    Хариулт
    (A)
    He did not show up and so the occasion lacked much fun
  • 7

    In this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    Though he is our elected representative, he often takes a rather jaundiced view of our problems.

    Хариулт
    (B)
    He takes an unfavourable position concerning our problems
  • 8
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.

    Pin
    Хариулт
    (D)
    Pragmatic
  • 9
    Choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options.The stressed words are in capital letter(s)
    Fluency
    Хариулт
    (D)
    FLU-en-cy
  • 10
    Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s)
    Victor played the role of a haughty prince.
    Хариулт
    (B)
    a modest
  • 11
    Choose the word or group of words that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined words
    The gradual process of transition to civilian rule came to an _____ end.
    Хариулт
    (C)
    abrupt
  • 12
    Fill in the gap in the sentence below with the appropriate option:
    Peter and Jane love each other ...... the difficulties they face.
    Хариулт
    (B)
    despite
  • 13
    Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word
    I was skeptical about the story she told me.
    Хариулт
    (A)
    doubtful
  • 14
    This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.

    _________ is the euphemism use for Cheat notes.
    Хариулт
    (D)
    Notes of salvation
  • 15
    This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.

    why did Omar say he passed his SSCE by no means a small feat?
    Хариулт
    (D)
    Because he passed excellently on his first attempt
  • 16

    Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter[s] underlined.

    naked

    Хариулт
    (D)
    bid
  • 17
    From the list of words in A to D, choose one that best describes the sentence.
    James and Henry were at daggers drawn when I knew them. This means that they
    Хариулт
    (A)
    were always angry with each other
  • 18
    This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.

    Who among Salma's roommate was reserved and withdrawn yet generous to a fault?
    Хариулт
    (A)
    Ngozi
  • 19
    Choose the word that has the same rhyme scheme as the word below:
    Day
    Хариулт
    (B)
    Anime
  • 20

    In this question, fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.

    Without our relentless campaigns, we might ...... sure of victory in the race for the National Assembly.

    Хариулт
    (B)
    never have been
  • 21

    In this question, fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.

    We are all hungry; we ...... anything to eat since morning.

    Хариулт
    (C)
    haven't had
  • 22

    In this question, fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.

    To check desertification in the arid zones, ...... trees should be planted

    Хариулт
    (B)
    drought-resistant
  • 23
    From the options lettered A-D, choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

    My father is parsimonious.
    Хариулт
    (C)
    generous
  • 24
    Pick out the option with a different rhyme
    Хариулт
    (C)
    Growl
  • 25
    The primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D choose the one that has the correct stress.
    category
    Хариулт
    (B)
    CAT-e-go-ry
  • 26
    This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.

    Ummi is an Arabic word that is directly translated to mean_____
    Хариулт
    (B)
    My mother
  • 27
    From the words lettered A to D below, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the passage.

    Bisi has become an indispensable member of staff.
    Хариулт
    (A)
    vital
  • 28
    Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the letter(s) underlined

    exist
    Хариулт
    (D)
    helicopter
  • 29
    This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.

    In Lafayette, before a stranger is hosted or accommodated, permission must be requested and granted by_______
    Хариулт
    (A)
    the Hakimi
  • 30
    Choose the word that does not have the same vowel sound as the others
    Хариулт
    (D)
    short
  • 31
    Athens had _________ the Greek-states against Persians.
    Хариулт
    (C)
    intervened on behalf
  • 32
    Darius took drastic steps to __________ the rebellious Athenians.
    Хариулт
    (D)
    calm
  • 33
     Their participation _________to the Athenians.
    Хариулт
    (D)
    gave strength
  • 34
    The people of Delos did not want to __________ the conquest of Greece
    Хариулт
    (C)
    encourage
  • 35
    The Athenians were__________ by some soldiers who arrived at Plataea
    Хариулт
    (B)
    strengthened
  • 36
    This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.

    Salma was looking more stunning on the last day of her exams because_______
    Хариулт
    (D)
    her classmates had planned a photo shoot with some lecturers
  • 37
    This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.

    Why was it a double celebration for Ummi and members of her community when she gained admission into the university?
    Хариулт
    (C)
    Her husband agreed to marry her before she went for university registration
  • 38
    ...1...
    Хариулт
    (B)
    legislative
  • 39
    ...2...
    Хариулт
    (B)
    nullify
  • 40
    ...3...
    Хариулт
    (D)
    an arm
  • 41
    ...4...
    Хариулт
    (C)
    House of Representatives
  • 42
    ...5...
    Хариулт
    (D)
    litigant
  • 43
    ...6...
    Хариулт
    (B)
    enact
  • 44
    ...7...
    Хариулт
    (A)
    power
  • 45
    ...8...
    Хариулт
    (A)
    executive
  • 46
    ...9...
     
    Хариулт
    (B)
    regulated
  • 47
    ...10...
    Хариулт
    (C)
    an Act
  • 48
    Choose the word or phrase from A to D which has its meaning opposite to the underlined word or words in each sentence
    She was impertinent until she met her husband.
    Хариулт
    (C)
    courteous
  • 49
    This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.

    According to the novel, which of these characters had a nasty experience on the account of using social media?
    Хариулт
    (C)
    Salim
  • 50
    Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s)

    Repugnant rules in the society should be repealed.
    Хариулт
    (C)
    Abhorrent
  • 51
    This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.

    Bint was encouraged to take French at the primary level because _____
    Хариулт
    (A)
    Her parents believed that language acquisition at an early age is relatively easy
  • 52
    Choose the options to which the given sentence relate.

    Spain won their last friendly FOOTBALL match
    Хариулт
    (D)
    Did Spain win their last friendly basketball match?
  • 53
    Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word
    The boss is quite inflexible once he has made up his mind.
    Хариулт
    (D)
    unyielding
  • 54
    From the options lettered A-D, choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

    My mother is a shrewd businesswoman.
    Хариулт
    (D)
    gullible
  • 55
    In the following question, choose the option that best completes the sentence.
    The guest would have arrived earlier but he was _______ in traffic.
    Хариулт
    (B)
    held up
  • 56
    Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s)
    No one would complain if you emulate good behaviour
    Хариулт
    (C)
    imitate
  • 57
    He was both a writer and a politician, but he was better ........ a singer
    Хариулт
    (D)
    as
  • 58

    Choose the word that has the same consonant sound as the one in bracket.

    Smoo[th]

    Хариулт
    (C)
    brother
  • 59
    Identify the option with a different stress pattern
    Хариулт
    (A)
    reservoir
  • 60
    In each of the questions, the word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.The union congratulated the ELECTED president.
    Хариулт
    (D)
    Did the union congratulate the ousted president?
  • 61
    This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.

    What appellation was given to Talle for all his amazing show of personality.
    Хариулт
    (D)
    the quiet one
  • 62
    In each of the questions, the word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.A good description INCLUDES specific nouns.
    Хариулт
    (A)
    Does a good description exclude specific nouns?
  • 63
    Choose the word which has the same consonant sounds as the underlined letter(s)
    pleasure
    Хариулт
    (C)
    seizure
  • 64
    This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.

    Whose reticent nature while growing up earned him the title: "The quiet one".?
    Хариулт
    (A)
    Talle
  • 65

    In this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    The solution lies in choosing between various negative alternatives.

    Хариулт
    (C)
    The solution can be found in one of the negative options
  • 66

    In this question, the word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.

    EMEKA finished his homework yesterday.

    Хариулт
    (A)
    Who finished his home work yesterday?
  • 67
    Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s)
    After thousands of years of existing, elephants still remain extant.
    Хариулт
    (D)
    enduring
  • 68
    This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.

    Salma stayed at the most coveted and famous ______ hostel.
    Хариулт
    (A)
    Queen Amina
  • 69
    This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.

    Who called the attention of the district head when it was discovered that Talle buys more than he could consume from the supermarket?
    Хариулт
    (B)
    the grocers
  • 70
    In this question, identify the word that has the stress on the first syllable.
    Хариулт
    (D)
    salon
  • 71
    In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters . From the options lettered A to D, choose the one which the sentence is the appropriate answer.
    Lambusa TOOK OFF the wig.
    Хариулт
    (A)
    what did Lambusa do?
  • 72
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
    During the maths test, some students got an approximate score of 20.
    Хариулт
    (C)
    a precise
  • 73
    In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
    The test shows that the lumps are malignant.
    Хариулт
    (D)
    benign
  • 74

    Choose the word that has the same rhyme scheme.

    sweet

    Хариулт
    (C)
    suite
  • 75
    The primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D choose the one that has the correct stress.
    presidency
    Хариулт
    (D)
    PRE-si-den-cy
  • 76
    This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.

    How old is Bint?
    Хариулт
    (A)
    5years old
  • 77
    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
    The abeyance of school activities last semester was a reason for concern.
    Хариулт
    (A)
    continuance
  • 78
    From the words lettered A to D below, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the passage.

    Mr. Brown is often described as an astute businessman
    Хариулт
    (A)
    shrewd
  • 79
    From the novel; The Life Changer

    According to the passage, astronauts

    Хариулт
    (C)
    know they may not return from their journey into space
  • 80
    The farmer in the passage ......
     
    Хариулт
    (A)
    used to be self-sufficient
  • 81
    According to the passage, success depends on ......
     
    Хариулт
    (C)
    risks
  • 82
    What sort of life, according to the passage, will drive people back like aimless sheep back to cave dwelling?
    Хариулт
    (C)
    life without ambition
  • 83
    "Rough" in the first sentence of the passage means ......

     
    Хариулт
    (C)
    challenges that will breed opportunities
  • 84

    Choose the word with the same vowel sound as the one in bracket.

    Band[a]ge

    Хариулт
    (A)
    cacophony
  • 85
    From the options lettered A-D, choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
    I have an aversion for war movies.
    Хариулт
    (A)
    dislike
  • 86
    Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s)
    When night fell, we had to hasten to the motor park.
    Хариулт
    (C)
    hurry
  • 87
    Choose the word that has the same rhyme scheme.
    laugh
    Хариулт
    (B)
    half
  • 88
    The prisoner finally ........ that he drank to ........ on the night he committed the murder
    Хариулт
    (C)
    conceded/excess
  • 89
    Fill in the gap with the appropriate option:
    Children are not allowed in the park ...... dark.
    Хариулт
    (C)
    after
  • 90
    Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.
    We had to ..... the group headed by Taiwo.
    Хариулт
    (A)
    sell out
  • 91
    --6--
     
    Хариулт
    (C)
    outstanding
  • 92
     --7--
    Хариулт
    (C)
    match bonuses
  • 93
     --8--
    Хариулт
    (B)
    spur
  • 94
     --9--
    Хариулт
    (C)
    from
  • 95
     --10--
    Хариулт
    (C)
    avoid
  • 96
     --11--
    Хариулт
    (C)
    running
  • 97
     --12--
    Хариулт
    (A)
    Showdown
  • 98
     --13--
    Хариулт
    (A)
    on time
  • 99
     --14--
    Хариулт
    (B)
    Booster
  • 100
     --15--
    Хариулт
    (A)
    Attack
  • 101

    In this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.

    It is inconceivable that the cat devoured the cat.

    Хариулт
    (D)
    credible
  • 102
    Choose the option that has the same stress pattern as the given word.

    Student
    Хариулт
    (C)
    Refuse(N)
  • 103
    This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.

    What were Ummi's children waiting for when Bint narrates her encounter with Mr. Salihu?
    Хариулт
    (A)
    Their father
  • 104
    Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one provided
    /θ/
    Хариулт
    (B)
    health
  • 105
    This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.

    Where did the police apprehend Talle?
    Хариулт
    (C)
    at the palace of Hakimi
  • 106
    This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.

    _____ was always on the first row during prayer at his office.
    Хариулт
    (D)
    Talle
  • 107
    From the list of words letter A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

    Eating fresh fruits and vegetables is beneficial to one's health while eating processed foods is ......
    Хариулт
    (D)
    harmful
  • 108
    Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    The stadium had a capacity crowd in spite of the weather.
    Хариулт
    (B)
    The crowd defied the weather to fill the stadium
  • 109
    Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    The conference is biennial.
    Хариулт
    (B)
    The conference is held once every other year
  • 110
    Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

    Only two ministers survived the recent cabinet reshuffle.
    Хариулт
    (C)
    In recent changes in government, all but two ministers were sacked
  • 111

    In this question, choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

    The proprietor of our school with his administrator ------------ expected yesterday.

    Хариулт
    (C)
    was
  • 112
    Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s)
    In Nigeria, it is a crime to plagiarize someone else's work.
    Хариулт
    (B)
    pirate
  • 113
    He started his career as an ........ teacher
    Хариулт
    (D)
    auxiliary
  • 114
    Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

    What I told you is the gospel truth. This means that the information is
    Хариулт
    (D)
    completely true
  • 115
    Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined
    casualty
    Хариулт
    (B)
    amateur