JAMB - English Language (2023)

• 1

  Choose the word that has the same rhyme scheme as the following word:

  battle

  回答

  (D)

  kettle
• 2

  The words in capital letter have the emphatic stress. Choose the options to which the given sentences relate.
  I bought my WIFE a red dress

  回答

  (A)

  Did I buy my husband a red dress?
• 3

  This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.
  
  Dr. Samuel Johnson is also known as_____

  回答

  (B)

  Samjohn
• 4

  Choose the word that has the same CONSONANT SOUND as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
  wash

  回答

  (C)

  nation
• 5

  In each of the following sentences, the word that resolves the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the options letters A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
  
  Daddy plays TENNIS on Saturday afternoons

  回答

  (D)

  Does daddy play cricket on Saturday afternoon?
• 6

  In this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

  If he were here, it could be more fun.

  回答

  (A)

  He did not show up and so the occasion lacked much fun
• 7

  In this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

  Though he is our elected representative, he often takes a rather jaundiced view of our problems.

  回答

  (B)

  He takes an unfavourable position concerning our problems
• 8

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.
  
  Pin

  回答

  (D)

  Pragmatic
• 9

  Choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options.The stressed words are in capital letter(s)
  Fluency

  回答

  (D)

  FLU-en-cy
• 10

  Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s)
  Victor played the role of a haughty prince.

  回答

  (B)

  a modest
• 11

  Choose the word or group of words that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined words
  The gradual process of transition to civilian rule came to an _____ end.

  回答

  (C)

  abrupt
• 12

  Fill in the gap in the sentence below with the appropriate option:
  Peter and Jane love each other ...... the difficulties they face.

  回答

  (B)

  despite
• 13

  Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word
  I was skeptical about the story she told me.

  回答

  (A)

  doubtful
• 14

  This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.
  
  _________ is the euphemism use for Cheat notes.

  回答

  (D)

  Notes of salvation
• 15

  This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.
  
  why did Omar say he passed his SSCE by no means a small feat?

  回答

  (D)

  Because he passed excellently on his first attempt
• 16

  Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter[s] underlined.

  naked

  回答

  (D)

  bid
• 17

  From the list of words in A to D, choose one that best describes the sentence.
  James and Henry were at daggers drawn when I knew them. This means that they

  回答

  (A)

  were always angry with each other
• 18

  This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.
  
  Who among Salma's roommate was reserved and withdrawn yet generous to a fault?

  回答

  (A)

  Ngozi
• 19

  Choose the word that has the same rhyme scheme as the word below:
  Day

  回答

  (B)

  Anime
• 20

  In this question, fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.

  Without our relentless campaigns, we might ...... sure of victory in the race for the National Assembly.

  回答

  (B)

  never have been
• 21

  In this question, fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.

  We are all hungry; we ...... anything to eat since morning.

  回答

  (C)

  haven't had
• 22

  In this question, fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.

  To check desertification in the arid zones, ...... trees should be planted

  回答

  (B)

  drought-resistant
• 23

  From the options lettered A-D, choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
  
  My father is parsimonious.

  回答

  (C)

  generous
• 24

  Pick out the option with a different rhyme

  回答

  (C)

  Growl
• 25

  The primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D choose the one that has the correct stress.
  category

  回答

  (B)

  CAT-e-go-ry
• 26

  This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.
  
  Ummi is an Arabic word that is directly translated to mean_____

  回答

  (B)

  My mother
• 27

  From the words lettered A to D below, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the passage.
  
  Bisi has become an indispensable member of staff.

  回答

  (A)

  vital
• 28

  Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the letter(s) underlined
  
  exist

  回答

  (D)

  helicopter
• 29

  This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.
  
  In Lafayette, before a stranger is hosted or accommodated, permission must be requested and granted by_______

  回答

  (A)

  the Hakimi
• 30

  Choose the word that does not have the same vowel sound as the others

  回答

  (D)

  short
• 31

  Athens had _________ the Greek-states against Persians.

  回答

  (C)

  intervened on behalf
• 32

  Darius took drastic steps to __________ the rebellious Athenians.

  回答

  (D)

  calm
• 33

   Their participation _________to the Athenians.

  回答

  (D)

  gave strength
• 34

  The people of Delos did not want to __________ the conquest of Greece

  回答

  (C)

  encourage
• 35

  The Athenians were__________ by some soldiers who arrived at Plataea

  回答

  (B)

  strengthened
• 36

  This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.
  
  Salma was looking more stunning on the last day of her exams because_______

  回答

  (D)

  her classmates had planned a photo shoot with some lecturers
• 37

  This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.
  
  Why was it a double celebration for Ummi and members of her community when she gained admission into the university?

  回答

  (C)

  Her husband agreed to marry her before she went for university registration
• 38

  ...1...

  回答

  (B)

  legislative
• 39

  ...2...

  回答

  (B)

  nullify
• 40

  ...3...

  回答

  (D)

  an arm
• 41

  ...4...

  回答

  (C)

  House of Representatives
• 42

  ...5...

  回答

  (D)

  litigant
• 43

  ...6...

  回答

  (B)

  enact
• 44

  ...7...

  回答

  (A)

  power
• 45

  ...8...

  回答

  (A)

  executive
• 46

  ...9...
   

  回答

  (B)

  regulated
• 47

  ...10...

  回答

  (C)

  an Act
• 48

  Choose the word or phrase from A to D which has its meaning opposite to the underlined word or words in each sentence
  She was impertinent until she met her husband.

  回答

  (C)

  courteous
• 49

  This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.
  
  According to the novel, which of these characters had a nasty experience on the account of using social media?

  回答

  (C)

  Salim
• 50

  Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s)
  
  Repugnant rules in the society should be repealed.

  回答

  (C)

  Abhorrent
• 51

  This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.
  
  Bint was encouraged to take French at the primary level because _____

  回答

  (A)

  Her parents believed that language acquisition at an early age is relatively easy
• 52

  Choose the options to which the given sentence relate.
  
  Spain won their last friendly FOOTBALL match

  回答

  (D)

  Did Spain win their last friendly basketball match?
• 53

  Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word
  The boss is quite inflexible once he has made up his mind.

  回答

  (D)

  unyielding
• 54

  From the options lettered A-D, choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
  
  My mother is a shrewd businesswoman.

  回答

  (D)

  gullible
• 55

  In the following question, choose the option that best completes the sentence.
  The guest would have arrived earlier but he was _______ in traffic.

  回答

  (B)

  held up
• 56

  Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s)
  No one would complain if you emulate good behaviour

  回答

  (C)

  imitate
• 57

  He was both a writer and a politician, but he was better ........ a singer

  回答

  (D)

  as
• 58

  Choose the word that has the same consonant sound as the one in bracket.

  Smoo[th]

  回答

  (C)

  brother
• 59

  Identify the option with a different stress pattern

  回答

  (A)

  reservoir
• 60

  In each of the questions, the word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.The union congratulated the ELECTED president.

  回答

  (D)

  Did the union congratulate the ousted president?
• 61

  This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.
  
  What appellation was given to Talle for all his amazing show of personality.

  回答

  (D)

  the quiet one
• 62

  In each of the questions, the word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.A good description INCLUDES specific nouns.

  回答

  (A)

  Does a good description exclude specific nouns?
• 63

  Choose the word which has the same consonant sounds as the underlined letter(s)
  pleasure

  回答

  (C)

  seizure
• 64

  This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.
  
  Whose reticent nature while growing up earned him the title: "The quiet one".?

  回答

  (A)

  Talle
• 65

  In this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

  The solution lies in choosing between various negative alternatives.

  回答

  (C)

  The solution can be found in one of the negative options
• 66

  In this question, the word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.

  EMEKA finished his homework yesterday.

  回答

  (A)

  Who finished his home work yesterday?
• 67

  Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s)
  After thousands of years of existing, elephants still remain extant.

  回答

  (D)

  enduring
• 68

  This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.
  
  Salma stayed at the most coveted and famous ______ hostel.

  回答

  (A)

  Queen Amina
• 69

  This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.
  
  Who called the attention of the district head when it was discovered that Talle buys more than he could consume from the supermarket?

  回答

  (B)

  the grocers
• 70

  In this question, identify the word that has the stress on the first syllable.

  回答

  (D)

  salon
• 71

  In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters . From the options lettered A to D, choose the one which the sentence is the appropriate answer.
  Lambusa TOOK OFF the wig.

  回答

  (A)

  what did Lambusa do?
• 72

  Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
  During the maths test, some students got an approximate score of 20.

  回答

  (C)

  a precise
• 73

  In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
  The test shows that the lumps are malignant.

  回答

  (D)

  benign
• 74

  Choose the word that has the same rhyme scheme.

  sweet

  回答

  (C)

  suite
• 75

  The primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D choose the one that has the correct stress.
  presidency

  回答

  (D)

  PRE-si-den-cy
• 76

  This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.
  
  How old is Bint?

  回答

  (A)

  5years old
• 77

  Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
  The abeyance of school activities last semester was a reason for concern.

  回答

  (A)

  continuance
• 78

  From the words lettered A to D below, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the passage.
  
  Mr. Brown is often described as an astute businessman

  回答

  (A)

  shrewd
• 79

  From the novel; The Life Changer

  According to the passage, astronauts

  回答

  (C)

  know they may not return from their journey into space
• 80

  The farmer in the passage ......
   

  回答

  (A)

  used to be self-sufficient
• 81

  According to the passage, success depends on ......
   

  回答

  (C)

  risks
• 82

  What sort of life, according to the passage, will drive people back like aimless sheep back to cave dwelling?

  回答

  (C)

  life without ambition
• 83

  "Rough" in the first sentence of the passage means ......
  
   

  回答

  (C)

  challenges that will breed opportunities
• 84

  Choose the word with the same vowel sound as the one in bracket.

  Band[a]ge

  回答

  (A)

  cacophony
• 85

  From the options lettered A-D, choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
  I have an aversion for war movies.

  回答

  (A)

  dislike
• 86

  Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s)
  When night fell, we had to hasten to the motor park.

  回答

  (C)

  hurry
• 87

  Choose the word that has the same rhyme scheme.
  laugh

  回答

  (B)

  half
• 88

  The prisoner finally ........ that he drank to ........ on the night he committed the murder

  回答

  (C)

  conceded/excess
• 89

  Fill in the gap with the appropriate option:
  Children are not allowed in the park ...... dark.

  回答

  (C)

  after
• 90

  Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.
  We had to ..... the group headed by Taiwo.

  回答

  (A)

  sell out
• 91

  --6--
   

  回答

  (C)

  outstanding
• 92

   --7--

  回答

  (C)

  match bonuses
• 93

   --8--

  回答

  (B)

  spur
• 94

   --9--

  回答

  (C)

  from
• 95

   --10--

  回答

  (C)

  avoid
• 96

   --11--

  回答

  (C)

  running
• 97

   --12--

  回答

  (A)

  Showdown
• 98

   --13--

  回答

  (A)

  on time
• 99

   --14--

  回答

  (B)

  Booster
• 100

   --15--

  回答

  (A)

  Attack
• 101

  In this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.

  It is inconceivable that the cat devoured the cat.

  回答

  (D)

  credible
• 102

  Choose the option that has the same stress pattern as the given word.
  
  Student

  回答

  (C)

  Refuse(N)
• 103

  This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.
  
  What were Ummi's children waiting for when Bint narrates her encounter with Mr. Salihu?

  回答

  (A)

  Their father
• 104

  Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one provided
  /θ/

  回答

  (B)

  health
• 105

  This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.
  
  Where did the police apprehend Talle?

  回答

  (C)

  at the palace of Hakimi
• 106

  This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.
  
  _____ was always on the first row during prayer at his office.

  回答

  (D)

  Talle
• 107

  From the list of words letter A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
  
  Eating fresh fruits and vegetables is beneficial to one's health while eating processed foods is ......

  回答

  (D)

  harmful
• 108

  Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
  
  The stadium had a capacity crowd in spite of the weather.

  回答

  (B)

  The crowd defied the weather to fill the stadium
• 109

  Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
  
  The conference is biennial.

  回答

  (B)

  The conference is held once every other year
• 110

  Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
  
  Only two ministers survived the recent cabinet reshuffle.

  回答

  (C)

  In recent changes in government, all but two ministers were sacked
• 111

  In this question, choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

  The proprietor of our school with his administrator ------------ expected yesterday.

  回答

  (C)

  was
• 112

  Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s)
  In Nigeria, it is a crime to plagiarize someone else's work.

  回答

  (B)

  pirate
• 113

  He started his career as an ........ teacher

  回答

  (D)

  auxiliary
• 114

  Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
  
  What I told you is the gospel truth. This means that the information is

  回答

  (D)

  completely true
• 115

  Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined
  casualty

  回答

  (B)

  amateur