2024 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 1

The correct answer is A. christian. The underlined sound in "archbishop" is /k/, as in the word "church". The word "christian" also has the /k/ sound at the beginning.

Let's analyze the other options:

• B. chemical: The sound represented by the 'ch' here is /k/.
• C. archangel: The sound represented by 'ch' here is /k/.
• D. sachet: The sound represented by 'ch' here is /ʃ/.

The word that rhymes with "permit" is "commit". The words share the same ending sound.

The word "boys" rhymes with words that have a similar vowel sound followed by the "z" sound. Looking at the options:

• A. "moist" does not rhyme with "boys".
• B. "elbows" contains a similar vowel sound and ends with a "z" sound, rhyming with "boys".
• C. "noise" rhymes with "boys".
• D. "stays" does not rhyme with "boys".

Therefore, the closest rhyme is: C. noise

The stress pattern for "productivity" falls on the syllable "-tiv-". Therefore, the correct answer is C. producTIvity.

Understanding Stress Patterns: In English, certain syllables in a word are emphasized more than others. This helps with pronunciation and understanding.

Applying to "productivity": The correct pronunciation stresses the third syllable.

The vowel sound in "busy" is a short "i" sound, as in "bit".

• A. vineyard - The vowel sound is a long "i" as in "eye".
• B. automobile - The vowel sound is a short "o".
• C. twilight - The vowel sound is a long "i" as in "eye".
• D. island - The vowel sound is a short "i" as in "bit".

The narrator and her children sat in the balcony because the room was stuffy. This is explicitly stated in the novel.

The underlined sound in "clothe" is /ð/, a voiced "th" sound. The word that contains the same consonant sound is "smooth".

• A. cloth - The "th" is voiceless /θ/.
• B. smooth - The "th" is voiced /ð/.
• C. good - The sound is /g/.
• D. thesis - The "th" is voiceless /θ/.

Talle’s quiet nature earned him the nickname "the quiet one." This is documented on page 21 of the novel, highlighting his peacefulness and aversion to arguments.

The word "urn" has the /ɜː/ vowel sound.

• A. bed - /e/ vowel sound.
• B. corn - /ɔː/ vowel sound.
• C. hearse - /ɜː/ vowel sound.
• D. calm - /ɑː/ vowel sound.

Therefore, the correct answer is C. hearse.

Talle, known as "the quiet one," earned that nickname due to his mother's death, which occurred shortly after his birth. This is documented on page 21 of the book.