JAMB - English Language (2017)

1
Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in the meaning to the underlined word or group of words that will fill in the sentence.

At first, we found life in the town very exciting but soon it became rather _______
Answer
(D)
boring
2
Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence

The man's Achilles' heel is women ________
Answer
(A)
His weakness is women
3
Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options below

Constitution
Answer
(C)
con—sti—TU—tion
4
Choose the option that has the same consonant as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined

clash
Answer
(A)
sharp
5
Choose the option that has the same consonant as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined

who
Answer
(D)
hammer
6
Choose the option to which the given sentence relates

My Boss has an amiable DISPOSITION
Answer
(D)
Does my boss have an amiable complexion?
7
Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options below

palatable
Answer
(A)
PAL—a—ta—ble
8
Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

Despite their newness on the job, the workers were remunerated rather handsomely. This means that _________?
Answer
(C)
the salaries were attractive
9
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

The chairman is Parsimonious
Answer
(C)
generous
10
Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

Now that Michael has become rich, Nancy has begun to make much of him. This means __________
Answer
(A)
now values Michael
11
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

This event was a watershed in the company
Answer
(A)
landmark
12
choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)

Snakes and ladders always______me happy these days
Answer
(A)
makes
13
Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.

I really like working in that office: I find the — very friendly
Answer
(B)
atmosphere
14
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word

The delegates found it better to resort to consultation rather than __________
Answer
(B)
confrontation
15
Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)

The delegates were given_____
Answer
(B)
a two-hour break
16
Choose the option nearest to the statement

My brother's drunkenness often got on my nerves. This means
Answer
(C)
made me angry
17
From the options given, Choose the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

This house which was sealed off years ago has now been —
Answer
(A)
re-opened
18
Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed are written in capital letters

Judiciary
Answer
(D)
juDIciary
19
From the options, choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word

He is quite an outspoken young man but his father is_____?
Answer
(C)
taciturn
20
From the options, choose the word nearest in meaning to the underline word

By working hard, Benjamin outshone his elder brother instead of being ________
Answer
(A)
overshadowed
21
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

The students received a mild reproof from the teacher
Answer
(C)
commendation
22
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

Aisha impelled to the party
Answer
(A)
compelled
23
When you ____ an opponent's point in a debate, you must do so politely
Answer
(A)
refute
24
Choose the options that have the same consonant as the ones represented by the letter(s) underlined

leisure
Answer
(C)
treasure
25
Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options.

The stressed are written in capital letters
departmental
Answer
(C)
departMENtal
26
choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

They come here on bootless errand
Answer
(A)
worthwhile
27
Choose the option to which the given sentence relates

Aderonke STATED she had a right to her privacy
Answer
(B)
Did Aderonke lament she had a right to her privacy?
28
Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence

The painting was beautifully faked
Answer
(A)
The painting was a good deceptive replica
29
Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)

The crops the farmer planted will be ____ in three months time.
Answer
(D)
harvested
30
Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)

Garba acquiesced______their decision
Answer
(C)
in
31
Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence

The letter was being written by the principal
Answer
(B)
The principal was writing the letter
32
Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence

Advising Olu to break his bad habit is like knocking your head against a brick wall
Answer
(B)
It is trying the impossible
33
Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)

_____a good boy, he was given a prize
Answer
(C)
Being
34
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

The children received gifts from doting parents
Answer
(B)
loving
35
Fill in the Gap

The press will no longer be free when the new government starts to ------— newspapers
Answer
(D)
censor
36
Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)

The_____event takes place every two years
Answer
(C)
biennial
37
Fill in the Gap

Mr Collins does not allow his name to be published in connection with the philanthropy because he _____ publicity
Answer
(C)
detests
38
The first time Paul met Ngozi, her beauty caught his eye. This means that _________
Answer
(C)
Ngozi attracted Paul.
39
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s)

Strange
Answer
(C)
logic
40
The government has decided to freeze student's grants. This means that government intends to
Answer
(D)
stop paying grants to students
41
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

This case is within the jurisdiction of the council
Answer
(C)
authority
42
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined

One of the twins was as daring as the other was ______
Answer
(B)
timid
43
Suleiman's reason for becoming a Muslim in the novel is because Islam brings sense of ______?
Answer
(B)
boldness and awareness
44
Tayo opted to remain in Nigeria because he had a duty to serve his
Answer
(A)
students
45
In the Novel "Independence" Tayo wrote a biography of ______?
Answer
(B)
Lord Lugard