In Nigerian secondary schools, English is a crucial topic that is taught to students in the arts, sciences, and social sciences, among other subjects. It emphasizes the analysis of literature and grammar as well as the study of language skills like speaking, writing, reading, and comprehension. For students planning to enroll in university courses like mass communication, law, English studies, or education, this subject is essential. Because it offers the fundamental abilities and information needed for various professions, it also plays a big role in tests like WAEC, NECO, and JAMB. Jamb English Past Questions.

Since JAMB often repeats some questions every year, it is strongly advised that applicants taking English concentrate on these topics. To do well on the tests and lay a solid basis for future academic or professional endeavors in language-related fields, it is imperative that you master these questions. The purpose of the answers is to help you prepare more effectively and efficiently.

Jamb English Past Questions

SECTION A

1. Which of the following is a synonym for “happy”?
(a) Sad
(b) Joyful
(c) Angry
(d) Tired
The correct answer is: (b) Joyful

2. Which of these is a noun?
(a) Quickly
(b) Running
(c) Chair
(d) Beautiful
The correct answer is: (c) Chair

3. Which sentence is grammatically correct?
(a) He don’t know the answer.
(b) She doesn’t knows the answer.
(c) He doesn’t know the answer.
(d) She do not knows the answer.
The correct answer is: (c) He doesn’t know the answer.

4. The comparative form of “good” is
(a) Best
(b) Better
(c) Gooder
(d) More good
The correct answer is: (b) Better

5. “A group of words that has a subject and a predicate is called a”
(a) Phrase
(b) Clause
(c) Sentence
(d) Adjective
The correct answer is: (b) Clause

6. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word: “She sings beautifully.”
(a) Adjective
(b) Noun
(c) Adverb
(d) Verb
The correct answer is: (c) Adverb

7. Which of the following words is a preposition?
(a) Under
(b) Quickly
(c) Strong
(d) Walk
The correct answer is: (a) Under

8. What is the plural form of “child”?
(a) Childs
(b) Childrens
(c) Children
(d) Child
The correct answer is: (c) Children

9. Choose the correct sentence:
(a) The boy and her are playing outside.
(b) The boy and him are playing outside.
(c) The boy and I are playing outside.
(d) The boy and me is playing outside.
The correct answer is: (c) The boy and I are playing outside.

10. What is the opposite of “increase”?
(a) Reduce
(b) Expand
(c) Grow
(d) Develop
The correct answer is: (a) Reduce

SECTION B

11. In the sentence, “The cat is under the table,” the word “under” is a
(a) Verb
(b) Preposition
(c) Conjunction
(d) Adjective
The correct answer is: (b) Preposition

12. Which of these sentences is written in the past tense?
(a) I will go to the market.
(b) She goes to the market.
(c) He went to the market.
(d) They are going to the market.
The correct answer is: (c) He went to the market.

13. Which of these is NOT a type of sentence?
(a) Declarative
(b) Interrogative
(c) Imperative
(d) Explanatory
The correct answer is: (d) Explanatory

14. The antonym of “accept” is
(a) Approve
(b) Refuse
(c) Agree
(d) Welcome
The correct answer is: (b) Refuse

15. What is the function of a conjunction?
(a) To describe a noun
(b) To link words, phrases, or clauses
(c) To express an action
(d) To name a person, place, or thing
The correct answer is: (b) To link words, phrases, or clauses

17. Which of these sentences is in passive voice?
(a) The dog chased the cat.
(b) The cat was chased by the dog.
(c) The dog is chasing the cat.
(d) The dog will chase the cat.
The correct answer is: (b) The cat was chased by the dog.

18. The past tense of “run” is
(a) Ran
(b) Running
(c) Runs
(d) Run
The correct answer is: (a) Ran

19. Which of the following is an example of a proper noun?
(a) River
(b) Book
(c) London
(d) Mountain
The correct answer is: (c) London

20. “He writes very neatly.” The underlined word “neatly” is
(a) A verb
(b) An adverb
(c) A pronoun
(d) An adjective
The correct answer is: (b) An adverb

SECTION C

21. What is the meaning of the idiom “to turn over a new leaf”?
(a) To change one’s behavior for the better
(b) To start gardening
(c) To leave a place
(d) To start a new job
The correct answer is: (a) To change one’s behavior for the better

22. Identify the type of sentence: “What a beautiful day it is!”
(a) Declarative
(b) Imperative
(c) Exclamatory
(d) Interrogative
The correct answer is: (c) Exclamatory

23. The synonym of “begin” is
(a) Start
(b) Stop
(c) End
(d) Pause
The correct answer is: (a) Start

24. A word opposite in meaning to another word is called a/an
(a) Homonym
(b) Synonym
(c) Antonym
(d) Pronoun
The correct answer is: (c) Antonym

25. The plural of “tooth” is
(a) Tooths
(b) Teeth
(c) Teeths
(d) Tooth
The correct answer is: (b) Teeth

26. The type of letter written to apply for a job is a
(a) Personal letter
(b) Informal letter
(c) Business letter
(d) Friendly letter
The correct answer is: (c) Business letter

27. In the sentence “John and Mary are friends,” the word “friends” is a
(a) Verb
(b) Adjective
(c) Noun
(d) Conjunction
The correct answer is: (c) Noun

28. What is a homophone for “bare”?
(a) Bear
(b) Beer
(c) Bar
(d) Berry
The correct answer is: (a) Bear

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29. The past tense of “choose” is
(a) Chose
(b) Chosen
(c) Choosing
(d) Choose
The correct answer is: (a) Chose

30. Identify the correct order of adjectives: “She bought a ____ dress.”
(a) Blue lovely silk
(b) Lovely blue silk
(c) Silk lovely blue
(d) Lovely silk blue
The correct answer is: (b) Lovely blue silk

SECTION D

31. “Neither the teacher nor the students ___ present.” Fill in the blank.
(a) Are
(b) Is
(c) Were
(d) Was
The correct answer is: (a) Are

32. The synonym of “intelligent” is
(a) Clever
(b) Foolish
(c) Lazy
(d) Brave
The correct answer is: (a) Clever

33. An interrogative sentence is used to
(a) Make a statement
(b) Ask a question
(c) Give a command
(d) Express strong emotions
The correct answer is: (b) Ask a question

34. What type of sentence is this: “Close the door”?
(a) Declarative
(b) Interrogative
(c) Imperative
(d) Exclamatory
The correct answer is: (c) Imperative

35. A word used to replace a noun is called
(a) A conjunction
(b) An adverb
(c) A pronoun
(d) An adjective
The correct answer is: (c) A pronoun

36. The prefix “un-” in “unhappy” means
(a) Without
(b) Again
(c) Not
(d) Very
The correct answer is: (c) Not

37. The figure of speech in “He is as brave as a lion” is
(a) Metaphor
(b) Simile
(c) Hyperbole
(d) Personification
The correct answer is: (b) Simile

38. What is the subject of this sentence: “The big dog barked loudly”?
(a) Dog
(b) Big dog
(c) The big dog
(d) Barked
The correct answer is: (c) The big dog

39. What is the superlative form of “fast”?
(a) Faster
(b) Most fast
(c) Fastest
(d) More fast
The correct answer is: (c) Fastest

40. What is the correct spelling?
(a) Necessary
(b) Necesary
(c) Neccessary
(d) Necessay
The correct answer is: (a) Necessary

Jamb English Past Questions