2023 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 3
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter[s] highlighted.
naked
friend
bead
fed
bid
The word "naked" has the same vowel sound as the word "bead." Both words have the "e" sound represented by the underlined letter.
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
were always angry with each other
always wore daggers
were good at drawing daggers
were fighting everybody
The expression "at daggers drawn" is an idiom that means being in a state of mutual hostility or animosity. Therefore, "were always angry with each other," best describes the situation described in the sentence.
This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.
Who among Salma\'s roommate was reserved and withdrawn yet generous to a fault?
Ngozi
Tomiwa
Ada
none of them
In the book, it is noted that Ngozi, who shares a room with Salma, is a person of few words and tends to keep to herself. However, despite her reserved nature, she is described as being exceedingly generous. This means that Ngozi, although quiet and introverted, has a notable and commendable quality of being very giving to others.
Choose the word that has the same rhyme scheme for questions below.
Day
Dare
Anime
Flight
Ball
The word "Day" and "Dare" have the same rhyme scheme. They both end with the "-ay" sound.
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.
be never
never have been
never had been
have never be
The correct completion of the sentence is: "Without our relentless campaigns, we might never have been sure of victory in the race for the National Assembly."
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.
hadn\'t had
never had
haven\'t had
didn\'t have
The most suitable option to fill in the gap is "haven't had." This corresponds to the present perfect tense, indicating that the action of not having anything to eat has continued from the morning until the present moment.
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
drought-resisting
drought-resistant
drought-effective
drought-proof
The correct completion of the sentence is: "To check desertification in the arid zones, drought-resistant trees should be planted."
From the options lettered A-D, choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
My father is parsimonious.
The word "parsimonious" means excessively frugal or unwilling to spend money. Therefore, the opposite of "parsimonious" is "generous," making Option C the correct choice.
Pick out the option with a different rhyme
Roar
Four
Growl
Bore
The word "Growl" has a different rhyme compared to the other words. The words "Roar," "Four," and "Bore" share a similar "-or" sound, while "Growl" has a different ending sound.
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
cat-e-GO-ry
CAT-e-go-ry
cat-e-go-RY
cat-E-go-ry
The correct stress for the word 'category' in English pronunciation is on the first syllable. Hence, the accurate option is 'CAT-e-go-ry'.