JAMB - English Language (2013)

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

In the novel, Nwomiko was famous for her
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(A)
spiritual powers
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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 ?
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(A)
Teacher Zaccheus
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This question is based on Chukwuemeka Ike's The Potter's Wheel.
In the novel , the people of Umuchkuwu likened Samuel to
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(A)
An ancestral spirit
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This question is based on Chukwuemeka Ike's The Potter's Wheel.
Obu dashed out of the school building because
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(B)
He came top of standard 1,
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This question is based on Chukwuemeka Ike's The Potter's Wheel.
In the novel, Bright lived with Teacher because
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(B)
His father was indebted to Teacher
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This question is based on Chukwuemeka Ike's The Potter's Wheel.
According to the novel, Obu was good at
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(A)
Proverbs
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This question is based on Chukwuemeka Ike's The Potter's Wheel.
Uke was conscripted into the military because
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(A)
He was a social nuisance
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This question is based on Chukwuemeka Ike's The Potter's Wheel.
In the novel the 'pad' was a symbol of
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(C)
Failure
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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.
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(B)
the team's performance was full of disappointment
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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.
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(C)
they are very close to each other
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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
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(B)
she was advised to stay calm
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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.
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(A)
he is possessive
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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
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(B)
she was successful in her examination
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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
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(A)
you need to improve your skills
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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
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(A)
She would be accepted by all as a beauty Queen
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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
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(A)
she is excited about motherhood
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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
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(A)
He needs to organized himself
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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
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(C)
She expressed it feebly and sickly
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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
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(B)
polite
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The girl took a cursory glance at the letter and hid it
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(C)
Lasting
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The relationship between the couple has been frosty
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(A)
Cordial
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The Novel laureate's activity in the field of science is heinous
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(A)
Laudable
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The accused was eventually convicted
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(D)
lnitially
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The plebs can be found in every society of the world
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(A)
Elite
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Everyone's condition was appalling
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(B)
pleasant
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The war against malaria keeps waxing
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(A)
Decreasing
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The man's mordant wit is apparent to the entire village

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(D)
kind
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The soldiers tried in their dogged defence of the city
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(D)
indifferent
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Ayodeji is an ardent support of education for the girl child
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(B)
a passionate
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The scholar's epitaph was demolished
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(D)
monument
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Mohammed does his work with so much ardour

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(D)
enthusiasm
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The athlete is proud to be in the vanguard of sports development
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(A)
leading position
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Nwankwo was on the verge of signing a two year contract with the club
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(A)
brink
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The lamb is a feeble little animal
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(B)
weak
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I am tired of your eternal argument
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(A)
constant
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The actress screamed when she noticed an object behind her

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(C)
wailed
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The exhibition was an eye opener to all
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(D)
display
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As a journalist, Bala has always had a nose for stories
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(A)
an instinct
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The girl says she is averse.....what others admire
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(A)
to
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Our teacher defined ......in his introductory lesson
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(A)
onomatopoeia
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The philanthropist devoted himself......the poor
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(C)
to helping
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Tinu likes apples......she does not like oranges
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(B)
but
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The students had a .....On Independence Day.
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(C)
march past
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Do you mind......another hour or two?
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(B)
waiting
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The continuous rain has really .......the soil.
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(B)
saturated
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The police described the boy as being.....hand
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(B)
out of
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It was very easy for the two political parties to form a .......Government
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(B)
coalition
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All farmers were encouraged ......carry out fumigation on their farms
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(C)
to
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There are lots of.....in a park
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(B)
fast moving luxury buses
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Yours is to command.....is to obey
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(D)
theirs
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Local governments are authorized to pass
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(A)
bye laws
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Umar: I have never visted the dentist
Aliyu: ......?
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(C)
neither have l
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Usman would have won the race.....
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(B)
if he had run fast
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My father told me to take the money from .....it
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(D)
whoever offers
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Our teacher defined.......as the killing of one's mother
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(D)
matricide
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If you are confused.......anything, phone my office
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(C)
about
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We have a family mutiny......our hands
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(A)
on
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We should try to help.....
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(C)
the less fortunate
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Choose the option that has same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter (s) underlined.

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

laud
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(B)
core
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Coma
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(D)
cogent
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Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter underlined.

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

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

loose
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(C)
sell
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This questions are base on Jerry Agada's The successes
It can be inferred from the novel that Mr Eze was Terkura Atsen's
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(B)
Role Model
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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
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(D)
make a name for posterity
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This questions is base on Jerry Agada's The successes

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