JAMB - English Language (2009)
1
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
It was our collective idea but Ado was doing everything to steal the show.
Răspuns(C)
It was a joint project but Ado is trying to attract the most attention
2
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
As we watched, he just popped along to the shop for some bread?
Răspuns(D)
He went quickly to the shop for some bread
3
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
In all ramifications, Chief Adeyemi was a successful principal of the school?
Răspuns(D)
His tenure witnessed a huge success
4
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
I couldn't buy the biscuit because of the hold-up in the supermarket?
5
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
You could have heard the sound if you weren't asleep.
Răspuns(B)
You were asleep so you did not hear the sound
6
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Musa will not do the job well because he has an itching palm?
Răspuns(C)
He is always ready to accept bribe
7
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Emeka was always conspicuous by his absence when it came to attending lectures.
Răspuns(B)
Emeka absence from lectures was all too glaring
8
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
He was injured by a friendly fire?
Răspuns(C)
He was hit in a war by a war weapon fired by his own side
9
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Kola visits us on occasions, and I don't like that?
Răspuns(C)
That Kola does not visit us often is something I object to
10
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
At the time I arrived, Olu was lying in third place?
Răspuns(C)
It was a competition and Olu was in third position when I arrived
11
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
We had difficulty eating the meat because it was leathery?
12
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They boy is too indolent to do well at school?
13
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Salasi's tremendous effort has yielded results?
14
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Young people have a penchant for fast cars?
15
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Life has become a misery for many owing to the harsh economic conditions in the country.
16
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The company director has a vivacious personality?
17
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His ideas sounded quite palatable yet they were jettisoned by the group?
18
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Most of the latest actions are militant in nature?
19
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The compulsory leave made her feel listless.
20
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
'A novel is an embellished falsehood', said the teacher?
21
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
I have had enough of your impudence.
22
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
We were collectively responsible for keeping the machine in good shape?
23
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His comment was not printable?
24
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Curiously, he escape unhurt?
25
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Agwube's explanation of her poor performance at the examination only begged the question?
Răspuns(C)
did not address the issue
26
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We have every need to preserve some of our national monuments for posterity?
27
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He commands the confidence and respect of all his subordinates?
28
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The president has mapped out some many laudable projects to embark upon?
29
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Adamu's father is a stern man?
30
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Nobody knew the source of the altercation between the couple?
31
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His poetry is said to be inscrutable?
32
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Hers was a specious argument about the government of the day?
33
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The Lagos bus conductor wore his professional livery.
34
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If joy hadn't been tripped up halfway through the race, she would have come first?
35
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There must be something sinister about her late arrival?
36
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The unification of the country has brought about great technological advancement?
37
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His amnesia has affected his career?
38
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Idris' forbearance endeared him to us?
39
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They hated the police and, by implication, me?
40
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
He is really very mean. He ...... not lend me the money I wanted?
41
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When the cashier told him to join the queue, he considered it ....... his dignity?
42
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If anyone greets you, it is only polite to return...... greeting?
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Amina lives ....... campus?
44
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An acceptance of the offer would be a departure from the several rejections that ....... ?
45
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The ....... part of a new book is often written by a more experienced writer than the author?
46
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The officer acted in ....... the instructions?
47
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The bomb was ...... ?
48
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If you want to succeed in life, don't be envious ......... other people's achievement?
49
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They are taught to value honour ........ their lives?
50
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I missed the match though it was shown on television on two ...... nights?
51
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The company paid some money to Abu to .......him for losses he suffered during the accident?
52
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Our plan for the trip fell ....... when the rich man did not give us a life.......?
53
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Government has frowned upon politicians who are out to ...... wealth?
54
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You are just putting the hat on ........ ?
55
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He was determined to ....... all position into submission?
56
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I tried to discourage him, but he persisted ........ revealing the secret of his son.
57
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I am told that the market is ...... in to the interests of people from all ........ of life?
58
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Uche has been in ...... with his pen pal for years?
59
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Abba became ...... about his in ability to pass the examination?
60
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
Caught?
61
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
Country?
62
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
Trap
63
Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
Rest?
64
Choose the option that has the consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) in brackets.
(J)oint?
65
Choose the option that has the consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
Thought?
66
Choose the option that rhymes with the given word.
Sheer
67
Choose the option that rhymes with the given word.
Great?
68
Choose the option that rhymes with the given word.
Own?
69
Choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The syllables are written in capital letters.
Ceremoniously?
70
Choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The syllables are written in capital letters.
Understandable?
71
Choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The syllables are written in capital letters.
Management?
72
The word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option which the given sentence relates.
LAM called Uche a pilot?
Răspuns(B)
Did Okoro call Uche a pilot?
73
Choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The syllables are written in capital letters.
The girl DANCED in the village square.
Răspuns(D)
Did the girl sing in the village square?
74
Choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The syllables are written in capital letters.
My father READ the newspaper.
Răspuns(A)
Did my father steal the newspaper?
75
The passage suggests that the greatest problem of mass education in Nigeria are
Răspuns(C)
the absence of immediate feedback in the teaching process and lack of teaching facilities
76
Which of the following can be concluded from the passage?
Răspuns(C)
the formal education system is more expensive than the non-school type
77
According to the passage, the major advantages of educational broadcasts may be summarized as
Răspuns(A)
mass outreach, reduced costs and equal educational opportunities
78
From the last sentence of the passage, it can be deduced that educational broadcasting is
79
A suitable title for this passage is
Răspuns(C)
the need to promote teaching and learning through radio and television in Nigeria
80
The reference to the National Policy on Education in the passage implies that
Răspuns(B)
pidgin will continue to enjoy acceptance by many Nigerians
81
From the passage, which of the following is the most important reason why Nigerian pidgin is popular?
Răspuns(B)
it has no ethnic affiliation
82
The style of this passage could best be described as
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According to the passage, the phrase 'lingua franca' means
84
The fact that Nigerian pidgin is used in primary education in places like Warri, Sapele and Port Harcourt suggests that it is
Răspuns(C)
a language of instruction
85
The -passage suggests that
Răspuns(C)
insomnia and fever are medical conditions that are indicative of other problems
86
The expression 'mocking the clock' as used in the passage, captures the
Răspuns(C)
total disregard of time by retailers and services
87
In the first sentence of the passage, the word 'debt' is quoted because
Răspuns(C)
of the seriousness of the matter it addresses
88
From the passage, doctors find it hard to convince their patients of the gravity of lack of sleep because
Răspuns(A)
it is caused by a variety of reasons
89
In question number 16 above, choose the best option from letters A-D that best completes the gap.
90
In question number 17 above, choose the best option from letters A-D that best completes the gap.
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In question number 18 above, choose the best option from letters A-D that best completes the gap.
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In question number 19 above, choose the best option from letters A-D that best completes the gap.
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In question number 20 above, choose the best option from letters A-D that best completes the gap.
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In question number 21 above, choose the best option from letters A-D that best completes the gap.
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In question number 22 above, choose the best option from letters A-D that best completes the gap.
