JAMB - English Language (2010)

1
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
People are not interested in who rules?
Answer
(B)
People are not concerned about who rules them
2

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

The witness said he had no axe to grind with his brothers?

Answer
(A)
He had no hatred for the brothers
3

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

The footballers moved with their tails between their legs?

Answer
(C)
They were ashamed because they had been defeated
4

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

The headmaster managed to talk his way out of having to give a speech.

Answer
(C)
He managed to get himself out of a difficult situation
5

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

As regards the matter, we have crossed the rubicon

Answer
(B)
We are irrevocably committed
6
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

Uche is full of himself?
Answer
(A)
He is conceited
7

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

As debutants in that tournament, the super eagles were up against their first opponents by three goals to nil?

Answer
(A)
The Super Eagles were playing in the tournament for the first time, but they won their match by three goals to nothing
8
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

The woman was mournful as her husband was found dead drunk?
Answer
(A)
She was sad because her husband was absolutely drunk
9
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

I am optimistic about the interview though it was a mind-bending exercise?
Answer
(D)
an easy
10
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The trader was amused by the cut-throat rush for the goods?
Answer
(C)
lacklustre
11
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The teacher said that Ali's essay was full of many redundant details?
Answer
(C)
necessary
12
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

His father surmounted the myriad of obstacles on his way?
Answer
(B)
few
13
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Her ingenuous smile drew our attention?
Answer
(D)
arrogant
14
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Ndeni gave a flawless speech at the party?
Answer
(D)
an imperfect
15
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Beneath Ado's gruff exterior, he's really very kind-hearted?
Answer
(D)
gentle
16
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Governing a country is not always as straightforward as people sometimes imagine?
Answer
(A)
complicated
17
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The captain says sport is being debased by commercial sponsorship?
Answer
(C)
elevated
18
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Aisha seems to feel ambivalent about her future?
Answer
(A)
decisive
19
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The crowd was very receptive to the speaker's suggestion?
Answer
(A)
disobedient
20
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The report of the committee contained a plethora of details?
Answer
(A)
shortage
21
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The weather was still very heavy and sultry?
Answer
(B)
cold and friendly
22
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

A political impasses does not offer the best opportunity for merrymaking?
Answer
(C)
gridlock
23
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Ada gave her husband a look that made words superfluous?
Answer
(D)
scanty
24
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

We were all enthusiastic as we awaited the result of the election?
Answer
(C)
elated
25
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The uniform makes the guards look absurd?
Answer
(D)
ridiculous
26
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The law is often tardy in reacting to changing attitude?
Answer
(B)
slow
27
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Isa and Ilu ate sumptuous meals on their brother's wedding day?
Answer
(A)
expensive
28
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Kaltume crouched over the papers on her desk?
Answer
(D)
bent over
29
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Thousands of workers have been victims of retrenchment since the military came back to power?
Answer
(A)
unemployment
30
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The principal gave his speech offhand at the sports meeting?
Answer
(D)
unprepared
31
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Jankoli was dressed in an old assortment of clothes?
Answer
(D)
melange
32
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The director's remark was extremely opposite to the issue being discussed?
Answer
(B)
inconsequential
33
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The girl's father was astounded to see her appear from the shrine?
Answer
(D)
astonished
34
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Her reputation is without a blemish?
Answer
(C)
fault
35
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Ugo is eligible for the post of secretary?
Answer
(C)
qualified
36
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

This is an abridge version of No longer at Ease?
Answer
(D)
a shortened
37
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

Lemoti ....... as a painter, but also as a sculptor?
Answer
(C)
is gifted not only
38
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

He can recall the important dates in the nation's history, it is interesting to listen as he rattles........?
Answer
(A)
off
39
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

Last Monday his father asked me, ....... ?
Answer
(B)
if I had come the day before
40
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

The boy told his mother...... ?
Answer
(A)
that was the girl he told her about
41
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

His wife was badly injured in the fracas, but I think she will pull ....... ?
Answer
(C)
through
42
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

A wide range of options ....... made available to students in their final year last year?
Answer
(B)
were
43
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

One of the women who ...... in the premises ...... been ordered to quit?
Answer
(B)
sell / has
44
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

The new trade agreement should facilitate ....... ?
Answer
(D)
more rapid economic growth
45
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

The principal said that he was pleased ...... my effort?
Answer
(C)
with
46
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The panacea for a country's economic mess lies in systematic planning and hardwork?
Answer
(A)
cure
47
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

Long after everyone ....... the hall, Obi still sat inside?
Answer
(D)
had left
48
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

When we looked up, we ...... the plane some miles away?
Answer
(D)
sighted
49
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

They are the ...... dresses.
Answer
(D)
babies'
50
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

Vital ...... is still spread ..... word of mouth in most villages in Africa?
Answer
(C)
information / by
51
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

Western education is one of the ...... colonial rule.
Answer
(A)
legacies
52
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

The man was happy that his son confessed his guilt and so the others were .......?
Answer
(D)
exonerated
53
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

The federal Government has ....... child trafficking?
Answer
(D)
proscribed
54
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

Based on the facts before me, I have no alternative ....... to hold you responsible?
Answer
(D)
but
55
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

Many people would always find reasons to ....... the law?
Answer
(C)
circumvent
56
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letters.

Coup?
Answer
(B)
hoot
57
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letters.

Indict?
Answer
(A)
bright
58
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letters.

Roared?
Answer
(C)
brought
59
Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined letters.

Of course?
Answer
(C)
over
60
Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined letters.

High?
Answer
(C)
who
61
Choose the option that rhymes with the given word.

Boys?
Answer
(C)
noise
62
Choose the option that rhymes with the given word.

Shine?
Answer
(B)
fine
63
Choose the option that rhymes with the given word.

Seer?
Answer
(C)
spear
64
Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed syllable are written in capital letters(s).

political
Answer
(D)
poLITical
65
Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed syllable are written in capital letters(s).

satisfactory?
Answer
(D)
satisFACtory
66
Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed syllable are written in capital letters(s).

captivity?
Answer
(C)
capTIvity
67
The word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given relates.

EMEKA finished his home work yesterday.
Answer
(D)
Who finished his home work yesterday?
68
The word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.

Taiwo SAILED to London.
Answer
(A)
Did Taiwo fly to London?
69
The word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.

My bag is made of LEATHER?
Answer
(B)
Is my bag made of polythene?
70
According to the writer, the exciting thing about spaceship Earth is that it
Answer
(A)
has no instrument manual
71
The absence of instrument manual in Spaceship Earth has
Answer
(C)
challenged man's inquistiveness
72
From the passage, it can be deduced that man
Answer
(A)
learns by experiment and deduction
73
The writer's mood in the passage is that of
Answer
(C)
optimism
74
The expression 'stress is an issue every body can relate to experimentally' means that
Answer
(D)
everybody encounters it
75
Which of the following is true according to the passage?
Answer
(C)
stress is better handled by the individual
76
According to the passage, the major step in controlling stress is
Answer
(D)
constant exercise to dissipate every energy
77
The experts feel one can control one's stress because
Answer
(D)
it is individually initiated
78
From the passage, it can be deduced that stress is
Answer
(A)
hormonal disorder in the body system
79
According to the writer, corruption is triggered off by
Answer
(D)
public officers
80
From the passage, one of the consequences of corruption is that
Answer
(C)
it impedes the progress of a nation
81
Who. according to the writer should prevent corruption?
Answer
(D)
the people
82
Which of the following is an indication of ethical standard of governance?
Answer
(C)
democratic governance
83
The essence of fighting corruption according to the passage is to
Answer
(B)
promote good governance
84
In question number 16 above, choose the best option from letters A-D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(B)
phenomenon
85
In question number 17 above, choose the best option from letters A-D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(C)
implication
86
In question number 18 above, choose the best option from letters A-D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(A)
managed
87
In question number 19 above, choose the best option from letters A-D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(C)
issues
88
In question number 20 above, choose the best option from letters A-D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(A)
amount
89
In question number 21 above, choose the best option from letters A-D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(B)
disastrous
90
In question number 22 above, choose the best option from letters A-D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(A)
routine