2016 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 1
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According to the novel, Efua was in Forcados High School because
A
her stepfather was a board member
B
of her former principal's recommendation
C
the school needed her mother's support
D
of aunt Moni's gift to the school
correct option: b
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Jimi and Efua, there's something fishy going on there....
From the exercept above, the expression...something fishy refers to
From the exercept above, the expression...something fishy refers to
A
Nene's fear that Efua and Jimi were no longer going out
B
Nene's fear that Jimi was not determined to jilt Efua
C
Nene's annoyance that Efua might snatch Jimi from her
D
Nen's suspicion that Jimi and Efua were having a relationship
correct option: d
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Seyi Lawal, the head boy of the school was described as someone who
A
loved his job
B
hated Physics practical
C
loved interacting with girls
D
hated hard-work
correct option: a
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The author uses the novel to portray some of the
A
NGO's activities only
B
environment conditions
C
feelings of teachers only
D
societal problems
correct option: d
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Efua's guarded and hostile attitude towards boys could be traced to
A
the teachings she had from her cleric
B
stories she had heard from her aunt
C
the experience she had with her stepfather
D
her innate sense of justice
correct option: c
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Jimi was very prominent in Forcados High School because he was
A
the son of a great scholar
B
the only child of his parents
C
one of the school prefects
D
noted for his good paintings
correct option: c
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For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
Mr. Rufus bore the brunt in the last promotion examination.
Mr. Rufus bore the brunt in the last promotion examination.
A
Mr Rufus failed the examination woefully
B
Mr Rufus excelled in the examination
C
Mr. Rufus was excited about the examination
D
Mr. Rufus toyed with the examination
correct option: a
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For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
My friend is well off nowadays
My friend is well off nowadays
A
My friend is financially sound
B
My friend is well known to people
C
My fiend is now well
D
My friend has lost focus
correct option: a
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For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
The retired army officer did a yeoman's service to the nation
The retired army officer did a yeoman's service to the nation
A
His activity brought disrepute to the nation
B
His service to the nation was not exemplary
C
He was showered with the responsibilty of the yeoman
D
He was very loyal to the nation
correct option: d
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For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
He suddenly found himself in the thick of the situation
He suddenly found himself in the thick of the situation
A
He did not agree with the situation
B
He used his experience to settle the sitution
C
He saved himself out of the situation
D
He found himself deeply involved in the situation
correct option: d
be in the thick of something means = to be very involved at the busiest or most active stage of a situation or activity
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