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Use of English (JAMB) Questions
#1.
In each of the subsequent questions , select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence
Though Mr. Iro is a new chairman, he views other members with jaundiced eye.
#2.
People are not interested in who rules
#3.
It was good to steer a middle course in whatever one does.
#4.
The witness said he had no axe to grind with his brothers
#5.
The footballers moved with their tails between their legs.
#6.
The headmaster managed to talk his way out of having to give a speech
#7.
As regards the matter, we have crossed the rubicon
#8.
Uche is full of himself
#9.
As debutants in that tournament, the Super Eagles were up against their first opponents by three goals to nill
#10.
The woman was mournful as her husband was found dead drunk
#11.
In each of the following questions, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics.
I am optimistic about the interview though it was a mind-bending exercise
#12.
The trader was amused by the cut-throat rush for the goods
#13.
The teacher said that Ali’s essay was full of many redundant details
#14.
His father surmounted the myriad of obstacles on his way
#15.
Her ingenuous smile drew our attention
#16.
Ndeni gave a flawless speech at the party
#17.
Beneath Ado’s guff exterior, he’s really very kind-hearted
#18.
The captain says sports is being debased by commercial sponsorship
#19.
Governing a country is not always as straightforward as people sometimes imagine
#20.
The crowd was very receptive to the speaker’s suggestion
#21.
There was a general acquiescence on the new drug law
#22.
Aisha seems to feel ambivalent about her future
#23.
The report of the committee contained a plethora of details
#24.
The weather was still very heavy and sultry
#25.
Ada gave her husband a look that made words superfluous
#26.
In each of the following questions, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
A political Impasse does not offer the best opportunity for merrymaking
#27.
We were all enthusiastic as we awaited the result of the election
#28.
The uniform makes the guards look absurd
#29.
The law is often tardy in reacting to changing attitude
#30.
Isa and llu ate sumptuous meal on their brother’s wedding day
#31.
Kaltume crouched over the paper on her desk
#32.
The panacea for a country’s economic mess lies in systematic planning and hardwork
#33.
Thousands of workers have been victims of retrenchment since the military came back to power
#34.
The principal gave his speech offhand at the sports meeting
#35.
Jankoli was dressed in an old assortment of clothes
#36.
The girl’s father was astounded to see her appear from the shrine
#37.
The director’s remark was extremely apposite to the issue being discussed
#38.
Her reputation is without a blemish
#39.
Ugo is eligible for the post of secretary
#40.
This is an abridged version of No Longer at Ease
#41.
In each of the following questions, choose the option that best completes the gap(s)
Lemoti……… as a painter, but also as a sculptor
#42.
He can recall the important dates in the nation’s history, it is interesting to listen as he rattles ………
#43.
The boy told his mother ……..
#44.
Last Monday his father asked me ……..
#45.
His wife was badly injured in the fracas, but I think she will pull …….
#46.
A wide range of options …….. made available to students in the final year last year
#47.
One of the women who …….. in the premises …….
#48.
The new trade agreement should facilitate………
#49.
.The principal said that he was pleased………my effort
#50.
Paper is made……. Wood pulp
#51.
Long after everyone…….. the hall, obi still sat inside.
#52.
They are the…….. dresses
#53.
The politician was sent……. Exile
#54.
When we looked up, we…….. the plane some miles away
#55.
Vital….. is still spread….. word of mouth in most villages in Africa
#56.
western education is one of the ....... of the colonial rule
#57.
The federal government has…… child trafficking
#58.
The man was happy that his son confessed his guilt and so the others were……
#59.
Based on the facts before me, I have no alternative…… to hold you responsible
#60.
Many people would always find reasons to……the law
#61.
In each of questions 86 to 88, choose the option that has the same Vowel sound as
the one represented by the letters underlined
Coup
#62.
Indict
#63.
Roared
#64.
In each of the questions 89 to 91, choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by letter(s) underlined
Sheath
#65.
High
#66.
of course
#67.
In each of the following questions, choose the option that rhymes with the given word.
Boys
#68.
Shine
#69.
Seer
#70.
In each of the following questions, choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed syllables are written in capital letter(s)
Political
#71.
Satisfactory
#72.
captivity
#73.
In each of the following questions, the word in capital letters has the emphatic. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates
98. EMEKA finished his home work yesterday
#74.
Taiwo SAILED to London
#75.
My bag is made of LEATHER