2020 JAMB ENGLISH PAST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

This question refers to the passage’s discussion on how certain traditional privileges held by men started to diminish over time, particularly as civilization advanced and women gained more equal roles.

The passage highlights the difficulty for women balancing home responsibilities with work duties. This question asks about these competing demands.

This question focuses on the stability found in traditional societies, which was attributed to the clear division of roles between men and women.

The passage suggests that societal changes due to women’s increased independence might lead to various problems, including conflict within the home.

This phrase, found in the passage, emphasizes the adverse impact on children’s welfare as women take on dual roles.

This question completes the sentence on the necessity of infrastructure for successful planning, asking which word best fits the context of the statement.

This question references a specific character’s opinion about the food in the novel In Dependence. It asks who criticized the food as dreadful.

This question focuses on a plot point from In Dependence, where Vanessa falls ill after a party. The options provide possible reasons.

This question is about Vanessa’s father’s occupation in In Dependence. The correct answer connects to his role within a governmental structure.

This question relates to In Dependence, where the Nigerian film evokes varied responses from characters. It tests the reader’s understanding of character perspectives.

This question explores the concept of Negritude as a form of African identity, highlighting its cultural significance as depicted in the novel.

This question is about the novel’s characters who stress the significance of cultural integration, a key theme in In Dependence.

In the novel, this question relates to a specific interest of Mr. Richardson’s daughter, focusing on Lumumba’s significance in Congo, tying into the novel’s historical backdrop.

This question identifies the initial meeting place between two key characters in In Dependence, testing knowledge of their relationship’s origin.

This question refers to a critique in In Dependence, focusing on societal expectations and criticisms directed toward women.

This question examines a discussion from In Dependence about Nigerian identity, emphasizing themes of history and national consciousness.

This question examines the correct interpretation of a statement about the government’s reaction to a name being mentioned, focusing on subtle language cues.

This question tests comprehension of a double-negative phrase, asking the reader to recognize its meaning of awareness.

This question assesses the understanding of a conditional statement, examining the implied restriction due to financial concerns.

This question tests comprehension of timing with “no sooner than” structure, indicating a sequence of events where the phone rang right after getting in the pool.

This question tests understanding of indirect suggestion or recommendation, implying that staying at home could be advantageous or the best option.

This proverb encourages taking risks, suggesting that without attempting something, one will not achieve any benefit or success.

This idiom refers to staying up late, usually to work or study, indicating dedication or effort put into an activity requiring prolonged focus.

This proverb implies that a person who constantly changes plans or activities does not gain lasting benefits or stability, often applied to personal or financial life.

This phrase implies doing something at the last possible moment, often causing anxiety or showing lack of preparation.

This idiom refers to revealing a secret or disclosing information that was supposed to be kept confidential, often accidentally.

Tests vocabulary, specifically the meaning of “relegated” in the context of demotion or dismissal.

Tests vocabulary, specifically the meaning of “averred” in the context of affirming or asserting.

Tests vocabulary, specifically the meaning of “abyss” in the context of a deep, dark void or disaster.

Tests vocabulary, specifically the meaning of “indisposed” in the context of being unwell or unable.

Tests vocabulary, specifically the meaning of “conscientious” in the context of being diligent or careful.

Tests vocabulary, specifically the meaning of “sixth sense” in the context of intuition or instinct.

Tests vocabulary, specifically the meaning of “anticipated” in the context of looking forward to.

Tests vocabulary, specifically the meaning of “irascible” in the context of being easily angered.

Tests vocabulary, specifically the meaning of “neurotic” in the context of being overly anxious or unstable.

Tests vocabulary, specifically the meaning of “lack” in the context of scarcity or deficiency.

Tests usage of phrasal verbs in the context of planning.

Tests usage of phrasal verbs in the context of casual encounters.

Tests understanding of phrasal verbs related to arrival.

Tests idiomatic expressions regarding limitations.

Tests usage of phrasal verbs related to filling out forms.

Tests understanding of verb tenses in the context of travel.

Tests understanding of idiomatic expressions related to support.

Tests understanding of idiomatic expressions related to influence.

Tests vocabulary related to time management.

Tests understanding of temporal expressions related to change.

Tests phonetics, specifically vowel sounds in relation to single syllables.

Tests phonetics, focusing on vowel sounds in a multi-syllabic word.

Tests phonetics, specifically the recognition of vowel sounds.

Tests phonetics, specifically vowel sounds in relation to multi-syllabic words.

Tests phonetics, focusing on vowel sounds in various contexts.

Tests phonetics, focusing on vowel sounds in relation to single syllables.

Tests phonetics, specifically recognizing stressed syllables.

Tests phonetics, focusing on vowel sounds in multi-syllabic words.

Tests comprehension and phonetics regarding prepositional phrases.

Tests comprehension of time expressions in English.