JAMB - English Language (2010)

• 1

  Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
  People are not interested in who rules?

  回答

  (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?

  回答

  (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?

  回答

  (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.

  回答

  (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

  回答

  (B)

  We are irrevocably committed
• 6

  Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
  
  Uche is full of himself?

  回答

  (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?

  回答

  (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?

  回答

  (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?

  回答

  (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?

  回答

  (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?

  回答

  (C)

  necessary
• 12

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

  回答

  (B)

  few
• 13

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

  回答

  (D)

  arrogant
• 14

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

  回答

  (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?

  回答

  (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?

  回答

  (A)

  complicated
• 17

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

  回答

  (C)

  elevated
• 18

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

  回答

  (A)

  decisive
• 19

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

  回答

  (A)

  disobedient
• 20

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

  回答

  (A)

  shortage
• 21

  Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
  
  The weather was still very heavy and sultry?

  回答

  (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?

  回答

  (C)

  gridlock
• 23

  Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
  
  Ada gave her husband a look that made words superfluous?

  回答

  (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?

  回答

  (C)

  elated
• 25

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

  回答

  (D)

  ridiculous
• 26

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

  回答

  (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?

  回答

  (A)

  expensive
• 28

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

  回答

  (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?

  回答

  (A)

  unemployment
• 30

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

  回答

  (D)

  unprepared
• 31

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

  回答

  (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?

  回答

  (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?

  回答

  (D)

  astonished
• 34

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

  回答

  (C)

  fault
• 35

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

  回答

  (C)

  qualified
• 36

  Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
  
  This is an abridge version of No longer at Ease?

  回答

  (D)

  a shortened
• 37

  Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
  
  Lemoti ....... as a painter, but also as a sculptor?

  回答

  (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........?

  回答

  (A)

  off
• 39

  Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
  
  Last Monday his father asked me, ....... ?

  回答

  (B)

  if I had come the day before
• 40

  Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
  
  The boy told his mother...... ?

  回答

  (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 ....... ?

  回答

  (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?

  回答

  (B)

  were
• 43

  Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
  
  One of the women who ...... in the premises ...... been ordered to quit?

  回答

  (B)

  sell / has
• 44

  Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
  
  The new trade agreement should facilitate ....... ?

  回答

  (D)

  more rapid economic growth
• 45

  Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
  
  The principal said that he was pleased ...... my effort?

  回答

  (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?

  回答

  (A)

  cure
• 47

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

  回答

  (D)

  had left
• 48

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

  回答

  (D)

  sighted
• 49

  Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
  
  They are the ...... dresses.

  回答

  (D)

  babies'
• 50

  Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
  
  Vital ...... is still spread ..... word of mouth in most villages in Africa?

  回答

  (C)

  information / by
• 51

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

  回答

  (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 .......?

  回答

  (D)

  exonerated
• 53

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

  回答

  (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?

  回答

  (D)

  but
• 55

  Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
  
  Many people would always find reasons to ....... the law?

  回答

  (C)

  circumvent
• 56

  Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letters.
  
  Coup?

  回答

  (B)

  hoot
• 57

  Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letters.
  
  Indict?

  回答

  (A)

  bright
• 58

  Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letters.
  
  Roared?

  回答

  (C)

  brought
• 59

  Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined letters.
  
  Of course?

  回答

  (C)

  over
• 60

  Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined letters.
  
  High?

  回答

  (C)

  who
• 61

  Choose the option that rhymes with the given word.
  
  Boys?

  回答

  (C)

  noise
• 62

  Choose the option that rhymes with the given word.
  
  Shine?

  回答

  (B)

  fine
• 63

  Choose the option that rhymes with the given word.
  
  Seer?

  回答

  (C)

  spear
• 64

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

  回答

  (D)

  poLITical
• 65

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

  回答

  (D)

  satisFACtory
• 66

  Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed syllable are written in capital letters(s).
  
  captivity?

  回答

  (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.

  回答

  (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.

  回答

  (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?

  回答

  (B)

  Is my bag made of polythene?
• 70

  According to the writer, the exciting thing about spaceship Earth is that it

  回答

  (A)

  has no instrument manual
• 71

  The absence of instrument manual in Spaceship Earth has

  回答

  (C)

  challenged man's inquistiveness
• 72

  From the passage, it can be deduced that man

  回答

  (A)

  learns by experiment and deduction
• 73

  The writer's mood in the passage is that of

  回答

  (C)

  optimism
• 74

  The expression 'stress is an issue every body can relate to experimentally' means that

  回答

  (D)

  everybody encounters it
• 75

  Which of the following is true according to the passage?

  回答

  (C)

  stress is better handled by the individual
• 76

  According to the passage, the major step in controlling stress is

  回答

  (D)

  constant exercise to dissipate every energy
• 77

  The experts feel one can control one's stress because

  回答

  (D)

  it is individually initiated
• 78

  From the passage, it can be deduced that stress is

  回答

  (A)

  hormonal disorder in the body system
• 79

  According to the writer, corruption is triggered off by

  回答

  (D)

  public officers
• 80

  From the passage, one of the consequences of corruption is that

  回答

  (C)

  it impedes the progress of a nation
• 81

  Who. according to the writer should prevent corruption?

  回答

  (D)

  the people
• 82

  Which of the following is an indication of ethical standard of governance?

  回答

  (C)

  democratic governance
• 83

  The essence of fighting corruption according to the passage is to

  回答

  (B)

  promote good governance
• 84

  In question number 16 above, choose the best option from letters A-D that best completes the gap.

  回答

  (B)

  phenomenon
• 85

  In question number 17 above, choose the best option from letters A-D that best completes the gap.

  回答

  (C)

  implication
• 86

  In question number 18 above, choose the best option from letters A-D that best completes the gap.

  回答

  (A)

  managed
• 87

  In question number 19 above, choose the best option from letters A-D that best completes the gap.

  回答

  (C)

  issues
• 88

  In question number 20 above, choose the best option from letters A-D that best completes the gap.

  回答

  (A)

  amount
• 89

  In question number 21 above, choose the best option from letters A-D that best completes the gap.

  回答

  (B)

  disastrous
• 90

  In question number 22 above, choose the best option from letters A-D that best completes the gap.

  回答

  (A)

  routine