JAMB ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics. Our principal took exception to the ignoble role the teacher played in the matter

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 first time Paul met Ngozi, her beauty caught his eye. This means that _________

The number of workers have increased steadily each year means _________

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap. I would have been surprised if you ____________ the orange

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:

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

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics. The Journalist said he was working freelance

In the book "Independence" Wearing woolens, lamb cardigans, extra socks, gloves and Balliol scarf signified that Tayo was _______?

His many years of success in legal practise ........ didn't come out without challenges

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

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word

The delegates found it better to resort to consultation rather than __________

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

Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. The man reasoned that there ought to be a limit to sycophancy

choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) in italics. The manager commended the players for the narrow victory.

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics. He is notorious for his drunkenness

Choose the word that has the same consonant sound as the one in bracket

Non[ch]alant

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined

One of the twins was as daring as the other was ______

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

The chairman is Parsimonious

choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)

Snakes and ladders always______me happy these days

When you ____ an opponent's point in a debate, you must do so politely

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

From the options, choose the word nearest in meaning to the underline word

By working hard, Benjamin outshone his elder brother instead of being ________

Choose the option that has a different stress pattern from the others. Choose the option that has different stress pattern from the others.

He was both a writer and a politician, but he was better ........ a singer

The driver was short of petrol, so he ........ down the road with the engine switched off

Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence

The painting was beautifully faked

Choose the word with the same vowel sound as the one in bracket
Band[a]ge

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

The children received gifts from doting parents

Vacancies in the company will be notified by .....

Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

Aliya's choice of wanting to study medicine ...

Choose the word that has the same rhyme scheme

Thyme

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics. This card entitles you to attend the film show

The government has decided to freeze student's grants. This means that government intends to

Choose the word that has a different stress pattern

Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

thatch

Choose the option nearest to the statement

My brother's drunkenness often got on my nerves. This means

Fill in the Gap

The press will no longer be free when the new government starts to — newspapers

Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

Joint

Choose the option to which the given sentence relates

My Boss has an amiable DISPOSITION

choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

I am not sure that all _____ well with John.

Choose the option to which the given sentence relates

Aderonke STATED she had a right to her privacy

Jide couldn't have said that. This means that Jide

Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence

The man's Achilles' heel is women ________

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?

Choose the word that has the same rhyme scheme.

Dice

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...

Choose the word with the same vowel sound as the one in bracket

Cacoph[o]ny

Choose the option that has the same consonant as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined

clash

Choose the one nearest in meaning to the word(s) in bracket

Some men will continue to cause offences until they are given [a taste of their own medicine]

He started his career as an ........ teacher

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

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics. He is loved for his altruism

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 —

Choose the word that has the same consonant sound as the one in bracket;

Smoo[th]

Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

Now that Michael has become rich, Nancy has begun to make much of him. This means __________

Despite their newness on the job, the workers were remunerated rather handsomely. This means that _________?

His many years of success in legal practise.... didn't come out without challenges

Tayo opted to remain in Nigeria because he had a duty to serve his

From the options, choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word

He is quite an outspoken young man but his father is_____?