JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS School Portal NG 6 months ago JAMB 0% 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. Download School Portal NG Official Android App You can retake the exams again as many times as possible. Goodluck 1 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italicsAisha impelled to the party accompained finance compelled authority 2 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. The organization is constantly in a state of flux The organization is experiencing; good times The organization is facing a difficult period There are periodic changes in the organization The organization is moribund 3 / 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 revenged on cured recompensed for 4 / 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 Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics. He is loved for his altruism selflessness sincerity selfishness 5 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"It may be argued that Chapter Two is titled, "The Drive" particularly because...? Aliya's father drove her home from the boarding house it was the best atmosphere for Mr Bello to scold Aliya for her wrongdoings it indicates the realities and experiences shared during Mr Bello's drive with Aliya of the social disparity between the rich and the poor which is unlikely to end 6 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the option that has the same consonant as the one represented by the letter(s) underlinedclash sharp leisure cheap school 7 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS He was both a writer and a politician, but he was better ........ a singer As if to be As Like 8 / 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 well-framed and displayed The painting was carefully designed The painting was a good deceptive replica The painting was deceptively decorated 9 / 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 those paid were handsome in appearance the salaries were attractive the salaries were poor 10 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS The first time Paul met Ngozi, her beauty caught his eye. This means that _________ Paul recognized Ngozi. Paul surprised Ngozi Ngozi admired Paul Ngozi attracted Paul. 11 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)Garba acquiesced______their decision in by on for 12 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS From the options, choose the word nearest in meaning to the underline wordBy working hard, Benjamin outshone his elder brother instead of being ________ demoted defeated overshadowed submerged 13 / 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 14 / 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. syllabus represent quality competent 15 / 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-opened re-roofed restored rebuilt 16 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italicsThe chairman is Parsimonious accustomed thrifty Avaricious treacherous 17 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Suleiman's reason for becoming a Muslim in the novel is because Islam brings sense of ______? radicalism and aggression purpose and discipline kindness and truthfulness boldness and awareness 18 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS In the book "Independence" Tayo's uncle, Kayode, wanted to study Engineering in _______? U.S.A Germany France Britain 19 / 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 cat DEVOURED the rat did the cat pet the rat what devoured the rat is this rat that the cat devoured did the rat devour the cat 20 / 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 ________ His strength is women He fights women His weakness is women He respects women 21 / 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 mindless moderation warmth moderation 22 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the word with the same vowel sound as the one in bracketOrthop[ae]dic elite cacophony sharp impase 23 / 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. Unexpected Difficult Easy Expected 24 / 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 known renowned popular well known 25 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Vacancies in the company will be notified by ..... Publication Advertisement Publicity Bulletin 26 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the word that has a different stress pattern convivial calender aloud mechanic 27 / 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 lacks defines detests wields 28 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the one nearest in meaning to the word(s) in bracketOkibe was rusticated for his [derogatory] remark about the principal unsavoury lack luster complimentary unwarranted 29 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"Aliya although is born with a silver spoon, but she has no freedom to move around meet new people unlike other persons. This signals to the... expectations of wealthy parents irony of life criticism of strict parenting essence of a child's exposure 30 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the option nearest to the statementMy brother's drunkenness often got on my nerves. This means offended me made me angry disgraced him made him ill 31 / 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 one of the foundations of his marriage with Aliya's mother is through gifting once a boy gives a girl a gift it necessarily means that he has an interest in mind the gift a demonstration of love and affection the gift shouldn't necessarily impose an obligation on Aliya to act in tune with Bobo's interest 32 / 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 characteristics symptomatic incontestable universal 33 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS When you ____ an opponent's point in a debate, you must do so politely rebuke refute reject refuse 34 / 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 situation condition atmosphere air 35 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS In the Novel "Independence" Tayo wrote a biography of ______? Arthur Richardson Nnamidi Azikiw Obafemi Awolowo Lord Lugard 36 / 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 makes made make making 37 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the word that has the same consonant sound as the one in bracket;Smoo[th] worth brother wealthy dress 38 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Read the Passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.The term Mass Communication occurs when information is disseminated to a relatively large number of people in different places. it should be seen as the same thing with talking face to face with someone else. With mass communication, there is no answer, smile, laugh or lock of surprise. the people who receive the message are as far away from the source of the message as far away as you are from the announcers on the radio or from the newscasters on television, or from the writer of a column in the local newspaper.There are three identifiable means of errors in mass communication. There is one done through the printed words, books, magazine and newspapers. The other is primarily radio, but also records and tape recordings. Also, it can be done through a combination of sound and pictures as in television, films and the more recently popular video tape.Together, they are referred to as the mass media.All media can be used to inform and entertain. However, there are coverts roles played. It may be to educate as in school broadcast. Again, the aim may be to persuade as when the media are used by advertisers or for political broadcasts. The media are often in strong position to influence public opinion because they select the topics to be presented and can stress the importance of one issue over the other.The mass media have, in recent times, come under acerbic criticism. Many presenters have become not only conscientized but also immensely concerned about the possible effects that science of violence and bad behavior may have on their children. More worrisome are the potential danger of political and commercial propaganda. One major source of worry about the mass media is from? Political rallies News casting Advertisement Broadcasting 39 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Tayo opted to remain in Nigeria because he had a duty to serve his friends students wife brothers 40 / 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.thatch mother method then clothing 41 / 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 strong weak careless tactful 42 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Read the Passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.The term Mass Communication occurs when information is disseminated to a relatively large number of people in different places. it should be seen as the same thing with talking face to face with someone else. With mass communication, there is no answer, smile, laugh or lock of surprise. the people who receive the message are as far away from the source of the message as far away as you are from the announcers on the radio or from the newscasters on television, or from the writer of a column in the local newspaper.There are three identifiable means of errors in mass communication. There is one done through the printed words, books, magazine and newspapers. The other is primarily radio, but also records and tape recordings. Also, it can be done through a combination of sound and pictures as in television, films and the more recently popular video tape.Together, they are referred to as the mass media.All media can be used to inform and entertain. However, there are coverts roles played. It may be to educate as in school broadcast. Again, the aim may be to persuade as when the media are used by advertisers or for political broadcasts. The media are often in strong position to influence public opinion because they select the topics to be presented and can stress the importance of one issue over the other.The mass media have, in recent times, come under acerbic criticism. Many presenters have become not only conscientized but also immensely concerned about the possible effects that science of violence and bad behavior may have on their children. More worrisome are the potential danger of political and commercial propaganda. A suitable title for the above passage can be: The purpose of mass media The mass media and the people The good and the bad side of the media Mass communication 43 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. The man reasoned that there ought to be a limit to sycophancy sycophants should now when to grant people requests there can be no favour beyond a reasonable point people should know when not to use flattery sycophants need not talk all the time 44 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the option that has the same consonant as the one represented by the letter(s) underlinedwho vehicle rhyme khaki hammer 45 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the option to which the given sentence relatesAderonke STATED she had a right to her privacy Did Aderonke state she had a right to her openness? Did Omowunmi state she had a right to her privacy? Did Aderonke state she had a right to his privacy Did Aderonke lament she had a right to her privacy? 46 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the option to which the given sentence relatesMy Boss has an amiable DISPOSITION Does my boss have an amiable complexion? Does your boss have an amiable disposition Does my colleague have an amiable disposition? Does my boss have an unfriendly disposition 47 / 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 48 / 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 49 / 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 traditional chief NARRATED the story to the children did the chief hide the story from the children who narrated the story to the children the children heard the story from the traditional chief the children could not listen to the story by the traditional chief 50 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the options that have the same consonant as the ones represented by the letter(s) underlinedleisure treasure ledger judge sure 51 / 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 Were Will Are 52 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS The number of workers have increased steadily each year means _________ steadily have increased have been increasing steadily have increased steadily has increased steadily 53 / 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 did the cashier pay the workers salary in september the september salary was paid in july workers received their july salary in september when were the workers paid 54 / 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 ... is born out of the prospects of the course indicates her affection for humanity is primarily because of her father simply reflects her childishness 55 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the word that has the same consonant sound as the one in bracketNon[ch]alant champagne television arch chest 56 / 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 _______? sick Cold walking in the rain Going to a party 57 / 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 To been Being To being Been 58 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics. The governor's visit is an unprecedented event in the history of the social club an insignificant momentous an unnecessary a perfect 59 / 60 Category: JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS Choose the word with the same vowel sound as the one in bracketCacoph[o]ny scissors sole comb sun 60 / 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 __________ confrontation consent reconciliation conflict Email Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte 0% Restart quiz Send feedback {{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}Your submission failed. The server responded with {{status_text}} (code {{status_code}}). Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. Learn More{{/message}}{{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}It appears your submission was successful. 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