evidencechidozie@gmail.comJAMB ENGLISH PAST/TRIAL QUESTIONS
English is an important subject in JAMB as well as the Nigerian educational section. English Language a subject written by both art, science and commerce inclined students. These trial questions have been carefully selected based on the frequency at which they appear. STUDY CAREFULLY!
PART 1. SENTENCE COMPLETION ( 5 Q )
1. Kunle asked for a ₦120,000 advance _____ his salary
Options
A. to
B. into
C. for
D. on
2. Financial aid is being provided to the microfinance bank under the ________ of the Central Bank
A. watchful eyes
B. monitoring
C. auspices
D. aid
3. The plane overshot the ______ in a minor accident
A. road
B. hanger
C. runway
D. tarmac
4. The president’s speech was an attempt to boost citizens’ _______.
A moral
B. morality
C. morale
D. mural
5. Officer Jato was asked to consult an _____ for important information.
A. encylopedia
B. encyclopidia
C. encyclopaedia
D. encylepedia
PART 2: SYNONYMS ( 5 Q )
6. Choose the option nearest in meaning to the bolded expression
Let us restate the problematic question.
A. repeat
B. reward
C. perfect
D. reprobe
7. Choose the option nearest in meaning to the bolded expression
The villagers have forgotten the inclement weather.
A. irregular
B. unpleasant
C. perennial
D. favourable
8. Choose the option nearest in meaning to the bolded expression
She was cunning enough to beguile her classmates into doing the work for her
A.Spacious
B. Unfavorable
C. Charm
D. Irritable
9. Choose the option nearest in meaning to the bolded expression
Success is achieved by the degree to which society is prepared to police itself.
A. oppress
B. perform
C. control
D. suppress
10. Choose the option nearest in meaning to the bolded
Millionaires become eccentric in their old age.
A. irritable
B. peculiar
C. dull
D. miserly
PART 3: ANTONYMS FREQUENTLY SEEN IN JAMB ENGLISH PAST/TRIAL QUESTIONS (5 Q )
11. Choose the option opposite in meaning to the bolded
Toyin sobbed by the door because she had lost her mother’s precious necklace.
A. laughed
B. smiled
C. cried
D. wept
12. Choose the option opposite in meaning to the bolded
The journalist was incarcerated for publishing an unedited news item.
A. Irritated
B. desperate
C. set free
D. jailed
13. Choose the option opposite in meaning to the bolded
The Manager proved utterly capricious in his dealings with his friends.
A. helpful
B. steadfast
C. understanding
D. obstinate
14. Choose the option opposite in meaning to the bolded
He received a flattering compliment from Sunita immediately after the speech.
A. disparagement
B. eulogy
C. contempt
D. notoriety
15. Choose the option opposite in meaning to the bolded
He said it would be convenient for him to meet me there.
A. inadvisable
B. objectionable
C. troublesome
D. desirable
PART 4: SENTENCE INTERPRETATION ( 5 Q )
16. Choose the best interpretation for the bolded expression
The couple decided to use their wedding anniversary as the peg for a romantic holiday.
A. a reason to take the holiday
B. to mark their honeymoon
C. as excuse for not planning the holiday
D. to pray for a safe holiday
17. Choose the best interpretation for the bolded expression
An honest person never plays fast and loose with his friends.
A. delay tactics
B. to be inconsistent
C. deceives
D. ignores
18. Choose the best interpretation for the bolded expression
Okon did not Participate in the early morning test because he was under the weather
A. Feeling slightly ill
B. Feeling ignored or unattended
C. Slept outside the house
D. beaten by the rain
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19. Choose the best interpretation for the bolded expression
He visits the doctor off and on
A. everyday
B. regularly
C. never at all
D. occasionally
20. Choose the best interpretation for the bolded expression
We must always bear in mind that only hard work leads to success.
A. understand
B. remember
C. forget
D. think
OTHER IMPORTANT QUESTIONS
21. The committee has decided to _____ the matter until further notice.
A. adjourn
B. postpone
C. delay
D. dismiss
22. The manager gave his staff a stern warning to avoid _____ in the office.
A. procrastination
B. lateness
C. hesitation
D. absenteeism
23. Choose the option nearest in meaning to the bolded word:
The movie was tedious and many people left before it ended.
A. exciting
B. boring
C. short
D. delightful
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24. Choose the option nearest in meaning to the bolded word:
The company’s policy was meant to ameliorate the working conditions of employees.
A. worsen
B. improve
C. maintain
D. regulate
25. Choose the option opposite in meaning to the bolded word:
The student’s answer was ambiguous.
A. unclear
B. definite
C. indirect
D. misleading
26. Choose the option opposite in meaning to the bolded word:
She was reluctant to accept the offer.
A. eager
B. indifferent
C. hesitant
D. skeptical
27. Choose the best interpretation for the bolded expression:
The little boy was at his wit’s end when he lost his way home.
A. extremely intelligent
B. completely confused
C. overjoyed
D. very curious
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28. Choose the best interpretation for the bolded expression:
The manager’s decision raised a few eyebrows in the office.
A. was warmly received
B. was ignored
C. caused surprise and disapproval
D. led to a party celebration
29. Choose the best interpretation for the bolded expression:
The new teacher is a hard nut to crack.
A. very stubborn
B. very intelligent
C. easy to deceive
D. kind and generous
ANSWERS TO THE JAMB ENGLISH PAST/TRIAL QUESTIONS
1: D
2: C
3: C
4: C
5: C
6: A
7: B
8: C
9: C
10: B
11: B
12: C
13: B
14: A
15: C
16: A
17: B
18: A
19: D
20: B
21: A
22: D
23: B
24: B
25: B
26: A
27: B
28: C
29: A
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