2023 JAMB ENGLISH PAST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Leave a Comment / JAMB English / By Jamb Tutor Report a question What’s wrong with this question? You cannot submit an empty report. Please add some details. 0% 0 votes, 0 avg 1 Created on October 18, 2024 By Jamb TutorJAMB English 2023 JAMB ENGLISH PAST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THIS IS A COMPREHENSIVE 2023 JAMB ENGLISH QUESTION AND ANSWERS. LOOKING FOR DOWNLOAD? YOU CAN DOWNLOAD ALL THE 2023 JAMB ENGLISH QUESTIONS IN PDF FORMAT NOW 1 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 1. Choose the word that has the same rhyme scheme as the word “battle”. 1. Raffle 2. Latter 3. Bitter 4. Kettle “Raffle” and “kettle” rhyme with “battle” due to their similar ending sound. 2 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 2. The words in capital letter have the emphatic stress: I bought my WIFE a red dress. 1. Did I buy my husband a red dress? 2. Did I buy my wife a red shoe? 3. Did he buy my wife a red dress? 4. Did I buy my wife a black dress? The emphasis is on “wife”, implying clarification of who the subject bought the dress for. 3 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 3. This question is based on “The Life Changer” novel: Dr. Samuel Johnson is also known as______. 1. SamJson 2. Samjohn 3. All of the above 4. Johnsam Dr. Samuel Johnson’s nickname in the novel is revealed to be “SamJson” and similar variants. 4 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 4. Choose the word that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) in “wash”. 1. Treasure 2. Occasion 3. Nation 4. Equation The “sh” sound in “wash” matches the sound in “nation” as both have a similar phonetic pattern. 5 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 5. Daddy plays TENNIS on Saturday afternoons. 1. Does mummy play tennis on Saturday afternoons? 2. Does daddy play tennis on Sunday afternoons? 3. Does daddy play tennis on Saturday morning? 4. Does daddy play cricket on Saturday afternoon? The stress on “tennis” emphasizes what activity is performed, rather than other factors like the day or person. 6 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 6. If he were here, it could be more fun. 1. He did not show up and so the occasion lacked much fun. 2. He was expected but did not show up to liven up the occasion. 3. There was no fun because he was not present. 4. He was being expected to supply more fun. This sentence expresses regret that his presence could have made the occasion more enjoyable. 7 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 7. Though he is our elected representative, he often takes a rather jaundiced view of our problems. 1. He takes a rather hazy view of our problems. 2. He takes an unfavourable position concerning our problems. 3. He takes a rather forceful view of our problems. 4. He takes a sickly view of our problems. “Jaundiced” here refers to having a negative or unfavorable attitude towards the issues. 8 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 8. Choose the word that has the same consonant sound as the letter(s) in “Pin”. 1. Psychology 2. Pneumonia 3. Pseudonym 4. Pragmatic The “p” sound in “Pin” is silent in some words, like “Psychology” and “Pneumonia”. 9 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 9. Fluency. 1. flu-EN-cy 2. flu-en-CY 3. flu-en-cy 4. FLU-en-cy The stress falls on “flu”, making the correct pattern “flu-EN-cy”. 10 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 10. Victor played the role of a haughty prince. 1. Haunted 2. Modest 3. Disturbed 4. Angry The opposite of “haughty” is “modest”, meaning not overly proud or arrogant. 11 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 11. The gradual process of transition to civilian rule came to an ____ end. 1. Unhappy 2. Unnecessary 3. Abrupt 4. Anticipated “Abrupt” refers to a sudden or unexpected stop, which contrasts with a gradual process. 12 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 12. Peter and Jane love each other …… the difficulties they face. 1. Therefore 2. Despite 3. However 4. Besides The word “despite” fits the context of loving each other despite facing difficulties. 13 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 13. I was skeptical about the story she told me. 1. Doubtful 2. Convinced 3. Ignorant 4. Confused “Skeptical” means having doubts or being uncertain about the truth of something. 14 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 14. _________ is the euphemism used for Cheat notes in “The Life Changer” novel. 1. Salvation note of rescue 2. Note of deliverance 3. Holy note of rescue 4. Notes of salvation The euphemism used for cheat notes in the novel is referred to as “Notes of salvation”. 15 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 15. Why did Omar say he passed his SSCE by no means a small feat? 1. All of the above 2. Failed other subjects but passed Maths and English 3. Registered at a miracle center 4. Passed on his first attempt Omar considered passing his SSCE a big achievement because he registered at a miracle center. 16 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 16. Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined in “naked”. 1. Friend 2. Bead 3. Fed 4. Bid The vowel sound in “bead” matches the long vowel “a” sound in “naked”. 17 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 17. James and Henry were at daggers drawn when I knew them. This means that they 1. Were always angry with each other 2. Always wore daggers 3. Were good at drawing daggers 4. Were fighting everybody “At daggers drawn” means they were constantly angry with each other. 18 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 18. Who among Salma’s roommates was reserved and withdrawn yet generous to a fault? 1. Ngozi 2. Tomiwa 3. Ada 4. None of them In “The Life Changer,” Ada was the roommate known for being reserved and generous. 19 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 19. Choose the word that has the same rhyme scheme as the word “Day”. 1. Dare 2. Anime 3. Flight 4. Ball “Anime” does not rhyme with “Day”, but “Dare” and “Ball” do. 20 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 20. Without our relentless campaigns, we might …… sure of victory in the race for the National Assembly. 1. Be never 2. Never have been 3. Never had been 4. Have never be The correct phrase is “never have been sure,” indicating uncertainty without the campaign efforts. 21 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 21. We are all hungry; we …… anything to eat since morning. 1. Hadn't had 2. Never had 3. Haven't had 4. Didn't have The correct verb form in the present perfect is “haven’t had.” 22 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 22. To check desertification in the arid zones, …… trees should be planted. 1. Drought-resisting 2. Drought-resistant 3. Drought-effective 4. Drought-proof “Drought-resistant” is the correct adjective for trees that can survive in arid zones. 23 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 23. My father is parsimonious. 1. Thrifty 2. Frugal 3. Generous 4. Ungenerous The opposite of “parsimonious” (stingy) is “generous”. 24 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 24. Pick out the option with a different rhyme: 1. Roar 2. Four 3. Growl 4. Bore “Growl” does not rhyme with “roar,” “four,” or “bore.” 25 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 25. The primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters. Choose the one that has the correct stress: category 1. Cat-e-GO-ry 2. CAT-e-go-ry 3. Cat-e-go-RY 4. Cat-E-go-ry The stress is correctly placed on the first syllable, making it “CAT-e-go-ry.” 26 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 26. Ummi is an Arabic word that is directly translated to mean _____ in “The Life Changer”. 1. My mom 2. My mother 3. Grandmother 4. Godmother In Arabic, “Ummi” means “my mother.” 27 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 27. Bisi has become an indispensable member of staff. 1. Vital 2. Principal 3. Dedicated 4. Effective “Indispensable” means that someone is vital and cannot be done without. 28 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 28. Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the letter(s) underlined in “exist”. 1. Never 2. Isle 3. Meant 4. Helicopter The vowel sound in “meant” matches the short “e” sound in “exist.” 29 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 29. In Lafayette, before a stranger is hosted or accommodated, permission must be requested and granted by _______. 1. The Hakimi 2. The high priest 3. The governor 4. Community oracle In “The Life Changer,” permission must be granted by the Hakimi before hosting a stranger. 30 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 30. Choose the word that does not have the same vowel sound as the others: 1. Shun 2. Son 3. Sun 4. Short “Short” does not have the same vowel sound as “shun,” “son,” or “sun.” 31 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 31. Choose the word that does not have the same vowel sound as the others: 1. Shun 2. Son 3. Sun 4. Short “Short” does not have the same vowel sound as “shun,” “son,” or “sun.” 32 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 32. Athens had _________ the Greek-states against Persians. 1. Refused to help 2. Wanted to fight 3. Intervened on behalf 4. Given orders to fight Athens had intervened on behalf of the Greek city-states against the Persians. 33 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 33. Darius took drastic steps to __________ the rebellious Athenians. 1. Irritate 2. Weaken 3. Destroy 4. Calm Darius took steps to destroy the rebellious Athenians. 34 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 34. Their participation _________to the Athenians. 1. Gave hope 2. Gave honor 3. Gave comfort 4. Gave strength Participation gave strength to the Athenians. 35 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 35. The people of Delos did not want to __________ the conquest of Greece. 1. Think about 2. End 3. Encourage 4. Daydream about The people of Delos did not want to encourage the conquest of Greece. 36 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 36. The Athenians were__________ by some soldiers who arrived at Plataea. 1. Held 2. Strengthened 3. Welcomed 4. Captured The Athenians were strengthened by the arrival of soldiers from Plataea. 37 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 37. Salma was looking more stunning on the last day of her exams because _______ 1. Go to the beach 2. Have a picnic 3. All of the above 4. Photo shoot Salma’s classmates had planned to go to the beach, have a picnic, and take photos, which made it a special day. 38 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 38. Why was it a double celebration for Ummi and her community when she gained university admission? 1. None of the above 2. Gave birth to Omar 3. Husband married her 4. First child to university Ummi was the first child from Lafayette to go to university, making it a double celebration. 39 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 39. …1… body to pass a motion to …2… the executive action of the President. 1. Executive 2. Legislative 3. Judicial 4. Administrative The legislative body passes motions, and they can nullify executive actions. 40 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 40. …2… the executive action of the President. 1. Modify 2. Nullify 3. Order 4. Enforce Nullify means to cancel or invalidate. 41 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 41. …3… of the National Assembly. 1. An anchor 2. A portion 3. A wing 4. An arm The Senate is an arm of the National Assembly. 42 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 42. …4… were to take a view diametrically opposed to the Senate resolution. 1. Judiciary 2. Executive Council 3. House of Representatives 4. National Assembly The House of Representatives could take a different view from the Senate. 43 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 43. …5… as well as the judge of the constitutionality of the action of the President. 1. Plaintiff 2. Attorney 3. Defendant 4. Litigant The Senate acted as both plaintiff and judge in deciding the President’s actions. 44 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 44. The function of the Senate is to …6… laws. 1. Compose 2. Enact 3. Annul 4. Create The Senate’s role is to enact laws, meaning to create and pass legislation. 45 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 45. The Senate has no authority or …7… to control the President in his exercise of powers. 1. Power 2. Strength 3. Dynamism 4. Might The Senate lacks the power to control the President’s use of executive powers. 46 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 46. …8… powers. 1. Executive 2. Judicial 3. Authoritative 4. Official The President exercises executive powers in governance. 47 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 47. The only way to modify the President’s actions is by …9… of the National Assembly. 1. Modified 2. Regulated 3. Standardized 4. Ordered The National Assembly can modify the President’s actions through an Act. 48 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 48. …10… of the National Assembly. 1. A Decree 2. Bill 3. An Act 4. A motion An Act of the National Assembly is required to change the President’s actions. 49 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 49. She was impertinent until she met her husband. 1. Subdued 2. Extravagant 3. Courteous 4. Promiscuous The opposite of impertinent (disrespectful) is courteous (polite). 50 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 50. Which character had a nasty experience on account of using social media? 1. Tomiwa 2. Salma 3. Salim 4. Ummi Salim had a bad experience related to social media in “The Life Changer.” 51 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 51. Repugnant rules in society should be repealed. 1. Enacted 2. Exemplary 3. Abhorrent 4. Justified “Repugnant” means offensive, and its synonym is “abhorrent.” 52 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 52. Bint was encouraged to take French at the primary level because _____ 1. Early language acquisition 2. French mistress 3. Useful in France 4. All of the above Bint’s parents believed language acquisition is easier at an early age. 53 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 53. Spain won their last friendly football match. 1. Who won? 2. Competitive football? 3. Lose last match? 4. Basketball match? This question relates to emphatic stress, focusing on the correct football match result. 54 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 54. The boss is quite inflexible once he has made up his mind. 1. Wicked 2. Relaxed 3. Excited 4. Unyielding “Inflexible” means “unyielding” in this context. 55 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 55. My mother is a shrewd businesswoman. 1. Reliable 2. Resourceful 3. Orderly 4. Gullible The opposite of shrewd (clever) is “gullible” (easily deceived). 56 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 56. The guest would have arrived earlier but he was _______ in traffic. 1. Held down 2. Held up 3. Held about 4. Held off The phrase “held up” means delayed. 57 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 57. No one would complain if you emulate good behavior. 1. Differentiate 2. Condemn 3. Imitate 4. Exhibit “Emulate” means to “imitate” good behavior. 58 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 58. He was both a writer and a politician, but he was better …….. a singer. 1. As if 2. As 3. Like 4. To be “As” is the correct preposition to describe being better in a role. 59 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 59. Choose the word that has the same consonant sound as the one in bracket: Smoo[th] 1. Worth 2. Dress 3. Brother 4. Wealthy “Brother” has the same consonant sound [th] as in “smooth.” 60 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 60. Identify the option with a different stress pattern. 1. Reservoir 2. Contribute 3. Importance 4. Deposit “Contribute” has a different stress pattern compared to the other words. 61 / 61 Category: Jamb English 2023 61. The union congratulated the ELECTED president. 1. Reject president? 2. ELECTED president? 3. Assistant president? 4. Provisional president This question focuses on emphatic stress, emphasizing the “elected” president. Your score is The average score is 2% LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte 0% Restart quiz Anonymous feedback Send feedback