JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONSJAMB School Portal NG Post Views: 323 % 66 JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Attempt 60 questions that are picked from our question bank. You have 2 hours to answer all the available questions. This is a real life - like situation examination where you won't see the answers nor corrections. This enable you to have a real exam feeling and practice. You can retake the exams again as many times as possible. Download School Portal NG Official Android App Goodluck 1 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the word that has a different stress pattern aloud mechanic calender convivial 2 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS In the book "Independence" Wearing woolens, lamb cardigans, extra socks, gloves and Balliol scarf signified that Tayo was _______? Going to a party Cold sick walking in the rain 3 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italicsThis case is within the jurisdiction of the council record finance authority prohibition 4 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options belowpalatable pal—a—TA—ble PAL—a—ta—ble pal—a—ta—BLE pal—A—ta—ble 5 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Mr Collins does not allow his name to be published in connection with the philanthropy because he _____ publicity detests lacks defines wields 6 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the option that has the same consonant as the one represented by the letter(s) underlinedwho rhyme hammer vehicle khaki 7 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.I really like working in that office: I find the — very friendly atmosphere air situation condition 8 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) in italics. The manager commended the players for the narrow victory. Expected Easy Difficult Unexpected 9 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)_____a good boy, he was given a prize Being To being Been To been 10 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS choose the option that best completes the gap(s).I am not sure that all _____ well with John. Is Will Are Were 11 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the options that have the same consonant as the ones represented by the letter(s) underlinedleisure judge ledger treasure sure 12 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.chateau church chart chemical champagne 13 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"Aliya's choice of wanting to study medicine ... simply reflects her childishness is born out of the prospects of the course is primarily because of her father indicates her affection for humanity 14 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentenceThe painting was beautifully faked The painting was a good deceptive replica The painting was carefully designed The painting was well-framed and displayed The painting was deceptively decorated 15 / 60See also DEMONSTRATIVE PRONOUNS Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the word that has the same consonant sound as the one in bracket;Lo[s]e sue refuse loose phones 16 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS The first time Paul met Ngozi, her beauty caught his eye. This means that _________ Ngozi attracted Paul. Paul recognized Ngozi. Paul surprised Ngozi Ngozi admired Paul 17 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the one nearest in meaning to the word(s) in bracketSome men will continue to cause offences until they are given [a taste of their own medicine] placated recompensed for cured revenged on 18 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)Garba acquiesced______their decision by for on in 19 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed are written in capital lettersJudiciary judiCIAry JUdiciary juDIciary judiciaRY 20 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the word that has the same rhyme schemeThyme lime bind time climb 21 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italicsThe chairman is Parsimonious thrifty treacherous Avaricious accustomed 22 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italicsThe children received gifts from doting parents loving Docile humble nagging 23 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS The government has decided to freeze student's grants. This means that government intends to make students repay the grants reduce grants meant for students stop paying grants to students resume paying grants to students 24 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"The significance of Mr Bello's advice to Aliya on Bobo's gift is that the gift a demonstration of love and affection once a boy gives a girl a gift it necessarily means that he has an interest in mind one of the foundations of his marriage with Aliya's mother is through gifting the gift shouldn't necessarily impose an obligation on Aliya to act in tune with Bobo's interest 25 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)Snakes and ladders always______me happy these days made making make makes 26 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS From the options given, Choose the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.This house which was sealed off years ago has now been — re-roofed rebuilt re-opened restored 27 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics. The witness averred that she had seen Dosun at the scene of the crime argued denied confirmed affirmed 28 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options.The stressed are written in capital lettersdepartmental departMENtal DEpartmental departmenTAL dePARTmental 29 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the word that has the same consonant sound as the one in bracketAsk[ed] whistle set third bed 30 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the word that has a different stress pattern Informal enlighten agitate unwanted 31 / 60See also JAMB CHEMISTRY PAST QUESTIONS Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS In the Novel "Independence" Tayo wrote a biography of ______? Nnamidi Azikiw Obafemi Awolowo Lord Lugard Arthur Richardson 32 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. Adawo is an imp Adawo behaves queenly Adawo behaves badly Adawo behaves decently Adawo behaves differently 33 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Jide couldn't have said that. This means that Jide Jide didn't say it it's not likely jide said it ought not say that will not say that 34 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the word with the same vowel sound as the one in bracketBand[a]ge kite cacophony says cage 35 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italicsThe students received a mild reproof from the teacher exhortation opposition commendation appropriation 36 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)The delegates were given_____ a two-hours break a two hour break a two hours break a two-hour break 37 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics. The Flying Eagles put up a plucky defence against their opponents weak tactful strong careless 38 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the word that has the same consonant sound as the one in bracketNon[ch]alant champagne chest arch television 39 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the one nearest in meaning to the word(s) in bracket.This type of response is [typical] of a lazy teacher universal symptomatic characteristics incontestable 40 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italicsThis event was a watershed in the company stain landmark blot publicity 41 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentenceThe letter was being written by the principal The principal wanted to write the letter The principal wrote the letter The principal was writing the letter The letter had been written by the principal 42 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the word with the same vowel sound as the one in bracketCacoph[o]ny comb sole sun scissors 43 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS When you ____ an opponent's point in a debate, you must do so politely reject refute refuse rebuke 44 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)The crops the farmer planted will be ____ in three months time. harvested weeded uprooted sold 45 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the option that has a different stress pattern from the others. Choose the option that has different stress pattern from the others. revivalist ability registration quadruplicate 46 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the word that has the same consonant sound as the one in bracket;Smoo[th] wealthy brother dress worth 47 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options belowConstitution CON—sti—tu—tion con—sti—tu—TION con—sti—TU—tion con—STI—tu—tion 48 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS See also ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS (JSS) Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap. The sea wave continue to ____________ the cliff on the west coast constantly rub impair knock erode 49 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentenceThe man's Achilles' heel is women ________ He fights women His weakness is women His strength is women He respects women 50 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italicsAisha impelled to the party authority accompained finance compelled 51 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics. The severity of the harmattan helped me to complete my writing assignment in record time because i had no choice but to lock myself indoors moderation mindless warmth moderation 52 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined wordThe delegates found it better to resort to consultation rather than __________ reconciliation conflict confrontation consent 53 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics. He is loved for his altruism sincerity selflessness Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics. He is loved for his altruism selfishness 54 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Despite their newness on the job, the workers were remunerated rather handsomely. This means that _________? workers were paid by handsome accountants the salaries were poor those paid were handsome in appearance the salaries were attractive 55 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS From the options, choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined wordHe is quite an outspoken young man but his father is_____? silent sober taciturn humorous 56 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics. He is notorious for his drunkenness well known popular renowned known 57 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the one nearest in meaning to the word(s) in bracketThere are still [virtous] women in our society today devilish intelligent clever upright 58 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s)Strange vague mirage logic legume 59 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS His many years of success in legal practise.... didn't come out without challenges however in spite of all but indeed 60 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS In each of the questions, the word in capital letters has the emphatic stress, Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.The ACCOUNTANT paid the workers July salary in September the september salary was paid in july did the cashier pay the workers salary in september when were the workers paid workers received their july salary in september Email Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte 0% Restart quiz Send feedback SUBSCRIBE BELOW FOR A GIVEAWAY First name or full name Email Do You Like Our Lesson? 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