JAMB - English Language (2021)

  • 1
    What is Ummi's Occupation?
    Răspuns
    (B)
    Teacher
  • 2
    Who can be described as meddlesome?
    Răspuns
    (D)
    Mallam Salihu
  • 3

    ''Just call yourself Omar Esquire"

    Who makes this statement?

    Răspuns
    (A)
    Teemah
  • 4
    What position is Bint in the family?
    Răspuns
    (A)
    Last born
  • 5
    What was Ummi's reason for her impromptu barging ?
    Răspuns
    (D)
    To ensure they maintain cleanliness
  • 6
    Omar's admission signals________
    Răspuns
    (B)
    a life-changing experience
  • 7

    "Money moves Mountains"

    This statement was made by _________

    Răspuns
    (A)
    Salma
  • 8
    What was the reason for the delay at the faculty registration office?
    Răspuns
    (C)
    John's delay in cleaning the office
  • 9
    Salma compared lecturers with _________
    Răspuns
    (D)
    Policemen
  • 10
    At what age did Talle lost his father and stepmother ?
    Răspuns
    (B)
    20
  • 11
    Talle was imprisoned for?
    Răspuns
    (C)
    Kidnapping and extortion
  • 12
    The novel is written in the ___________
    Răspuns
    (A)
    First-person and Third person point of view
  • 13
    What brand of Phone did Salim buy?
    Răspuns
    (D)
    Samsung
  • 14
    Omar's achievement was by no means a small feat. This means that?
    Răspuns
    (A)
    Omar's achievement was difficult
  • 15
    Habib gives Tomiwa a bundle of _______?
    Răspuns
    (B)
    five hundred naira notes
  • 16
    Salma and her roommates were _________
    Răspuns
    (C)
    B students
  • 17
    How old is Bint?
    Răspuns
    (C)
    5
  • 18
    How did Omar check his admission status?
    Răspuns
    (A)
    visiting a cyber cafe
  • 19
    What subject is optional in Bint's school?
    Răspuns
    (B)
    French
  • 20
    Omar had ______ credits in the WAEC examination
    Răspuns
    (D)
    7
  • 21
    Who often says " what you teach a child is like writing on a rock and when dried, it would be difficult to erase"
    Răspuns
    (C)
    Ummi's Grandmother
  • 22
    Who is Jamila?
    Răspuns
    (D)
    Bint's immediate elder sister
  • 23
    Ummi is translated in Arabic as _____?
    Răspuns
    (B)
    my mother
  • 24
    Teemah is the first ________ of the family
    Răspuns
    (C)
    daughter
  • 25
    Ummi's husband always wanted to study?
    Răspuns
    (D)
    Law
  • 26
    What reward was Omar expecting for his achievement?
    Răspuns
    (C)
    a phone
  • 27
    What was Omar JAMB score?
    Răspuns
    (D)
    230
  • 28
    What was the double celebration in Lafayette?
    Răspuns
    (B)
    Ummi's admission and marriage
  • 29
    According to Ummi, what is the first noticeable thing in the university?
    Răspuns
    (C)
    Freedom of dressing
  • 30
    According to the novel, how would you describe Salma?
    Răspuns
    (A)
    fair complexioned skin, tall and slim
  • 31
    Where did Salma and Ummi first meet?
    Răspuns
    (D)
    Faculty registration
  • 32
    What is Salma's surname?
    Răspuns
    (A)
    Mohammed
  • 33
    Who among the following characters can be described as one with few words?
    Răspuns
    (B)
    secretary to the HOD
  • 34
    What exact incident led to Ummi 's development of claustrophobia?
    Răspuns
    (C)
    The HOD had asked if she wanted something to drink
  • 35
    What is Ummi's mariculation number?
    Răspuns
    (C)
    UG0001
  • 36
    Who assisted Ummi's husband with Ummi's admission?
    Răspuns
    (D)
    Samuel
  • 37
    Ummi angrily left the HOD's office because?
    Răspuns
    (C)
    Ummi assumed he was trying to make a pass at her
  • 38
    According to the Novel, How would you describe Dr Samuel Johnson?
    Răspuns
    (A)
    He has a tribal mark and he looks like an igala man
  • 39
    Who apologizes to the HOD on behalf of Ummi?
    Răspuns
    (B)
    Ummi's husband
  • 40
    Who narrated the story of ''the quiet one'' to Ummi?
    Răspuns
    (D)
    Ummi's husband
  • 41
    The following lessons can be derived from the story of ''the quiet one'' except?
    Răspuns
    (C)
    Justice is not fair
  • 42
    What tradition was established in Lafayette?
    Răspuns
    (B)
    No stranger should be hosted without the knowledge of the Hakimi
  • 43
    Who is Boka?
    Răspuns
    (D)
    traditional medicine man
  • 44
    Which of the following character dies while giving birth to her son?
    Răspuns
    (B)
    Talle's mother
  • 45
    Which of the following character has a reticent nature?
    Răspuns
    (C)
    Talle
  • 46
    Talle works as a ______?
    Răspuns
    (A)
    driver
  • 47
    When did Talle stop being quiet?
    Răspuns
    (C)
    when his usual demand for food items doubled
  • 48
    What was Talle guilty of?
    Răspuns
    (D)
    Kidnap and Extortion
  • 49
    Which of the following character did not respect the Hakimi?
    Răspuns
    (B)
    the IPO
  • 50
    Who suggested the abduction of a boy?
    Răspuns
    (B)
    Zaki
  • 51
    According to the novel, EMAL means
    Răspuns
    (D)
    Examination malpractice
  • 52
    How long has Mr Dabo been in the university?
    Răspuns
    (C)
    More than a decade
  • 53
    ''Don't come in after me..."
    Whose principle was this?
    Răspuns
    (D)
    Dr Dabo
  • 54
    ''I want to know you intimately...''
    The speaker of the excerpt above is_____
    Răspuns
    (C)
    Dr Dabo
  • 55
    ''I want to know you intimately...''
    This statement was made to whom _____
    Răspuns
    (A)
    Salma
  • 56
    ''I want to know you intimately''
    What was the recipient's response?
    Răspuns
    (C)
    rejection, dismissal and contempt
  • 57
    How many girls were allocated to a room in the hostel?
    Răspuns
    (B)
    four
  • 58
    Where does Ada hail from?
    Răspuns
    (B)
    North central
  • 59
    What's the name of Ngozi's hostel?
    Răspuns
    (D)
    Queen Amina
  • 60
    According to the novel, what delicacy is considered to be students' favourite?
    Răspuns
    (D)
    Indomie jollof
  • 61
    What is Ada's home town delicacy?
    Răspuns
    (B)
    Rat
  • 62
    Who among the following characters appears to be less voluble?
    Răspuns
    (A)
    Habib
  • 63
    Who among the following character is overconfident?
    Răspuns
    (C)
    Tomiwa
  • 64
    ''I made a space for you in the front seat so you can sit near your heartthrob''
    Who made this statement?
    Răspuns
    (B)
    Labaran
  • 65
    ''I made a space for you in the front seat so you can sit near your heartthrob''
    This statement was made to whom?
    Răspuns
    (C)
    Tomiwa
  • 66
    How much money did Habib handed over to Tomiwa?
    Răspuns
    (A)
    fifty thousand naira
  • 67
    What was the last General paper during Salma's Final year?
    Răspuns
    (D)
    Moral Philosophy
  • 68
    Which of the following course does Salma find very difficult?
    Răspuns
    (A)
    Moral Philosophy
  • 69
    Who among the following character was sitting next to Salma during her final examination?
    Răspuns
    (B)
    Kola
  • 70
    Dr Amina dislike Salma because?
    Răspuns
    (B)
    She is intimidated by Salma's appearance
  • 71
    Why did Salma sought for Habib's help?
    Răspuns
    (C)
    He was influential
  • 72
    What is Habib's Political title?
    Răspuns
    (B)
    Speaker of the house
  • 73
    How much did Salma give to Dr Kabir?
    Răspuns
    (A)
    one hundred thousand naira
  • 74
    According to Salma, No man was worthy to be called a man except ____
    Răspuns
    (D)
    her father
  • 75
    What is Dr Kabir's weakness?
    Răspuns
    (B)
    Easy money
  • 76
    The Life Changer is authored by?
    Răspuns
    (B)
    Khadija Abubakar Jalli
  • 77
    The Author of The Life Changer dedicates the novel to whom?
    Răspuns
    (D)
    her children
  • 78
    The author of The Life Changer holds a degree in ______
    Răspuns
    (A)
    BSc (Ed) Mathematics
  • 79
    A suitable title for the passage is 
    Răspuns
    (B)
    Fatigue
  • 80
    According to the passage, the worst stage of fatigue is
    Răspuns
    (B)
    poor muscular coordination
  • 81
    It can be inferred from the passage that
    Răspuns
    (A)
    every task can eventually result in fatigue
  • 82
    It is advisable that one should rest once
    Răspuns
    (A)
    there is a feeling of tiredness
  • 83
    definite limitation used to describe the human body in the passage means that
    Răspuns
    (A)
    the body cannot be made to work continuously like a machine
  • 84
    A suitable title for the passage is 
    Răspuns
    (B)
    Trends in Nigerian Education
  • 85
    Which of the following is not true according to the passage?
    Răspuns
    (C)
    the writer is advocating for the use of indigenous language for teaching and learning
  • 86
    During the colonial period, according to the passage, an educated Nigerian was one who
    Răspuns
    (B)
    is English in thought and culture
  • 87
    From the passage, it is evident that
    Răspuns
    (A)
    we need to agree on the pattern of correctness in the use of English language
  • 88
    Considering it a serious offence to "laugh in vernacular" as indicated in the passage, can be viewed as 
    Răspuns
    (B)
    extreme
  • 89
    In question number 11 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
    Răspuns
    (B)
    colony
  • 90
    In question number 12 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
    Răspuns
    (A)
    larger
  • 91
    In question number 13 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
    Răspuns
    (E)
    worker
  • 92
    In question number 14 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
    Răspuns
    (C)
    pollen
  • 93
    In question number 15 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
    Răspuns
    (B)
    converted
  • 94
    In question number 16 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
    Răspuns
    (B)
    hatched
  • 95
    In question number 17 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
    Răspuns
    (C)
    drone
  • 96
    In question number 18 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
    Răspuns
    (A)
    mate
  • 97
    In question number 19 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
    Răspuns
    (A)
    laid
  • 98
    In question number 20 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
    Răspuns
    (B)
    latter
  • 99

    choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.

    He maintained that Nigerians need a leader with an iron fist

    Răspuns
    (B)
    severe in treatment
  • 100

    choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.

    The emphasis placed on good moral conduct by the society in the past seems to have been relaxed

    Răspuns
    (C)
    weakened
  • 101

    choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.

    The matter was considered a private concern of the chairman to handle

    Răspuns
    (A)
    personal
  • 102

    choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined. 

    He was underrated at the preliminary stage of the competition

    Răspuns
    (B)
    initial
  • 103

    choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.

    The office assistant was dismissed for pilfering

    Răspuns
    (C)
    stealing
  • 104
    choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
    Almost everyone she had worked with took advantage of her meekness
    Răspuns
    (A)
    gentleness
  • 105

    choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.

    Barely six months after his father's demise, he has nothing left again of his patrimony

     

    Răspuns
    (A)
    inheritance
  • 106

    choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.

    His grandfather was one of the few patriotic Nigerians who ever lived.

    Răspuns
    (B)
    lover of Nigeria
  • 107

    choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.

    Many people believed that such an action is unbecoming of a leader

     

    Răspuns
    (B)
    not befitting
  • 108

    choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.

    The governor was incoherent in his speech

    Răspuns
    (A)
    uncoordinated
  • 109

    choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined

    The lady has devised a means of tackling her current challenges.

     

    Răspuns
    (B)
    avoiding
  • 110

    choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined

    One hundred and forty kilometres per hour is a reasonable speed limit. 

     

    Răspuns
    (C)
    outrageous
  • 111

    choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined

    The annual festival attracts dignitaries from both home and abroad.

    Răspuns
    (D)
    nonentities
  • 112

    choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined

    The soldiers were remorseful for their inhuman treatment of the civilians.

    Răspuns
    (A)
    boastful
  • 113

    choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined

    Insecurity has escalated since the present government came into power.

    Răspuns
    (A)
    abated
  • 114

    choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined

    It is embarrassing to accept our mistakes and tender an apology.

     

    Răspuns
    (B)
    honourable
  • 115

    choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined

    The lawmakers are perceived to be the greediest set of politicians.

    Răspuns
    (A)
    selfless
  • 116

    choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined

    James found the photocopied material invaluable while preparing for the examination

    Răspuns
    (C)
    worthless
  • 117

    choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined

    Mr. Akin's health has greatly degenerated in the last week.

    Răspuns
    (A)
    improved
  • 118

    choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined

    The incumbent president conceded defeat before the final result was announced.

    Răspuns
    (B)
    rejected
  • 119
    choose the option with the correct spelling from the options lettered A-E
    Răspuns
    (B)
    Interpret
  • 120
    choose the option with the correct spelling from the options lettered A-E
    Răspuns
    (C)
    Successful
  • 121
    choose the option with the correct spelling from the options lettered A-E
    Răspuns
    (D)
    Accommodation
  • 122

    choose the option with the correct emphatic stress indicated in capital letters from the options lettered A-D

    Biography

    Răspuns
    (D)
    biOgraphy
  • 123

    choose the option with the correct emphatic stress indicated in capital letters from the options lettered A-D

    Successful

    Răspuns
    (C)
    sucCEssful
  • 124

    choose the option with the correct emphatic stress indicated in capital letters from the options lettered A-D

    Democracy

     

    Răspuns
    (B)
    deMOcracy
  • 125

    choose the option with the correct emphatic stress indicated in capital letters from the options lettered A-D

    Conventional

    Răspuns
    (A)
    conVENtional
  • 126

    complete the statement from the options lettered A-D

    The two friends made promises to _____ when they met last year

    Răspuns
    (A)
    each other
  • 127

    complete the statement from the options lettered A-D

    The meeting was organised at _______ instance ?

    Răspuns
    (C)
    whose
  • 128

    complete the statement from the options lettered A-D

    Mr. Jude made the meeting _____his poor health

    Răspuns
    (C)
    in spite of
  • 129

    complete the statement from the options lettered A-D

    The manager met the ______ who came visiting last week

    Răspuns
    (B)
    good-looking tall dark American
  • 130

    choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the letter(s) underlined from the options lettered A-E

    Head

    Răspuns
    (B)
    red
  • 131

    choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the letter(s) underlined from the options lettered A-E

    Moon

    Răspuns
    (B)
    loop
  • 132

    choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the letter(s) underlined from the options lettered A-E

     Creep

    Răspuns
    (A)
    beep
  • 133

    choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the letter(s) underlined from the options lettered A-E

    King

    Răspuns
    (B)
    think
  • 134

    choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the letter(s) underlined from the options lettered A-E

    Teach

     

    Răspuns
    (A)
    deviate
  • 135

    choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the letter(s) underlined from the options lettered A-E

    Bark

     

    Răspuns
    (C)
    curb