English Language past questions: JAMB UTME 2022

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1.
Choose the option that has a different vowel sound from the others
1. A.beach
2. B.ski
3. C.be
4. D.been
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Answer: C be
2.
Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. foot
1. A.live
2. B.vegetable
3. C.traffic
4. D.of
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Answer: C traffic
3.
Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. mother
1. A.think
2. B.teacher
3. C.breathe
4. D.watched
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Answer: C breathe
4.
Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. National
1. A.sugar
2. B.raise
3. C.glass
4. D.tree
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Answer: A sugar
5.
Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. Watched
1. A.lived
2. B.address
3. C.letter
4. D.match
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Answer: C letter
6.
Choose the option that has the same stress pattern as the given word. Student
1. A.Refuse(N)
2. B.Propose
3. C.Rebel(V)
4. D.Superb
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Answer: A Refuse(N)
7.
Choose the word that has a different stress pattern
1. A.Project(V)
2. B.Basic
3. C.Suspect(V)
4. D.Neglect
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Answer: B Basic
8.
Choose the word that has the same rhyme Watch
1. A.none of the above
2. B.botch
3. C.catch
4. D.match
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Answer: B botch
9.
Fill in the gap with the option that best completes the sentence. Between you and _____, he is a liar.
1. A.all of the above
2. B.me
3. C.i
4. D.none of the above
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Answer: B me
10.
Fill in the gap with the option that best completes the sentence. I have always found that it is helpful to have a few wise and trusted people to ________ you can turn for information and advice.
1. A.whom
2. B.who
3. C.whose
4. D.that
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Answer: A whom
11.
Fill in the gap with the option that best completes the sentence. If James fails his examination, his teachers, his parents, his friends, or I ______ to be blame.
1. A.are
2. B.is
3. C.am
4. D.not
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Answer: C am
12.
Fill in the gap with the option that best completes the sentence. It was _____ who killed the goat.
1. A.his
2. B.him
3. C.he
4. D.us
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Answer: C he
13.
Fill in the gap with the option that best completes the sentence. The secretary and treasurer did not do ____ job.
1. A.their
2. B.all of the above
3. C.none of the above
4. D.his
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Answer: D his
14.
Fill in the gap with the option that best completes the sentence. We ought to stay away ______ the robbers come back
1. A.provided
2. B.should in case
3. C.although
4. D.in case
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Answer: B should in case
15.
From the novel; The Life Changer "Nothing happened, My friend didn't feel like giving you her number so she gave you mine instead" Who is the friend?
1. A.Salma
2. B.Ada
3. C.Tomiwa
4. D.Ngozi
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Answer: A Salma
16.
From the novel; The Life Changer According to the story, one of the following is true
1. A.Tomiwa and Ngozi are neighbours
2. B.Ada and Salma are course mates
3. C.Salma and Tomiwa are rivals
4. D.Salma and Tomiwa are roommates
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Answer: A Tomiwa and Ngozi are neighbours
17.
From the novel; The Life Changer How much did Habib give Tomiwa personally?
1. A.Ten thousand naira
2. B.Five Thousand Naira
3. C.Thirty thousand naira
4. D.Twenty Thousand naira
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Answer: D Twenty Thousand naira
18.
From the novel; The Life Changer How much did Tomiwa give her roommates?
1. A.Five thousand naira
2. B.Ten thousand Naira
3. C.Fifteen thousand Naira
4. D.Twenty thousand naira
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Answer: B Ten thousand Naira
19.
From the novel; The Life Changer How old is Bint ?
1. A.6 years old
2. B.4 years old
3. C.5 years old
4. D.7 years old
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Answer: C 5 years old
20.
From the novel; The Life Changer It might be said that there is some kind of sibling rivalry between
1. A.Teemah and Bint
2. B.Teemah and Omar
3. C.Jamila and Omar
4. D.Jamila and Teemah
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Answer: D Jamila and Teemah
21.
From the novel; The Life Changer One reason the narrator had the habit of entering her children's room unannounced was because
1. A.to monitor their hygiene and tidiness
2. B.to monitor their prayer life
3. C.to check on their welfare
4. D.to keep them studying their books
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Answer: A to monitor their hygiene and tidiness
22.
From the novel; The Life Changer The book described Talle as a?
1. A.The precious child
2. B.The quiet one
3. C.The friendly child
4. D.the holy child
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Answer: C The friendly child
23.
From the novel; The Life Changer The full meaning of IPO is ______
1. A.Independent Police Officer
2. B.International Police Officer
3. C.Investigating Police Officer
4. D.Investigative Police Officer
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Answer: A Independent Police Officer
24.
From the novel; The Life Changer Ummi's husband wanted to study law but the providence chose that he study _____
1. A.commerce
2. B.accounting
3. C.law
4. D.history
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Answer: B accounting
25.
From the novel; The Life Changer What did the author of the book study?
1. A.B.Sc (Ed) Mathematics
2. B.B.A English Language
3. C.B.A Literary Studies
4. D.BSc Political Science
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Answer: A B.Sc (Ed) Mathematics
26.
From the novel; The Life Changer What is the full meaning of the acronym EMAL
1. A.Examination Malpractice
2. B.Examination misconduct
3. C.Examination management
4. D.Examination Manners
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Answer: A Examination Malpractice
27.
From the novel; The Life Changer What is the full name of Salma?
1. A.Salma Mohammed
2. B.Salma Johnson
3. C.Salma Samuel
4. D.Salma Ahmed
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Answer: A Salma Mohammed
28.
From the novel; The Life Changer What is Ummi Matric Number?
1. A.UG0001
2. B.UG00001
3. C.UG001
4. D.UG0011
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Answer: A UG0001
29.
From the novel; The Life Changer What is Ummi's Occupation?
1. A.Trader
2. B.Teacher
3. C.Business woman
4. D.Nurse
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Answer: B Teacher
30.
From the novel; The Life Changer What question did Bint ask her teacher?
1. A.How to say good morning
2. B.How to say what is your name
3. C.How to say you're welcome
4. D.How to say that's very good
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Answer: D How to say that's very good
31.
From the novel; The Life Changer What was Omar's JAMB exam?
1. A.230
2. B.250
3. C.220
4. D.260
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Answer: A 230
32.
From the novel; The Life Changer Who was the narrator of the life changer?
1. A.Salma
2. B.Ummi
3. C.Omar
4. D.Bint
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Answer: B Ummi
33.
From the options lettered A-D, choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word. Last Easter was an austere period.
1. A.harsh
2. B.severe
3. C.prosperous
4. D.sour
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Answer: C prosperous
34.
From the options lettered A-D, choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word. My father is parsimonious
1. A.thrifty
2. B.ungenerous
3. C.frugal
4. D.generous
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Answer: D generous
35.
From the options lettered A-D, choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word. Twice, he was repulsed with heavy losses
1. A.repelled
2. B.gratified
3. C.irated
4. D.shocked
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Answer: B gratified
36.
From the options lettered A-D, choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word. Bankole is upset as his wife does not understand his predicament .
1. A.sadness
2. B.dilemma
3. C.deadlock
4. D.happiness
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Answer: B dilemma
37.
From the options lettered A-D, choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word. It is wise not to depend on mundane things.
1. A.imported
2. B.material
3. C.attractive
4. D.expensive
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Answer: B material
38.
From the options lettered A-D, choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word. Now that the company is insolvent , it will shut down.
1. A.overworked
2. B.unstable
3. C.bankrupt
4. D.affluent
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Answer: C bankrupt
39.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word. Crate
1. A.Great
2. B.Mint
3. C.Creek
4. D.Treat
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Answer: A Great
40.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word. Phone
1. A.frown
2. B.grown
3. C.gown
4. D.brown
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Answer: B grown
41.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word. Prison
1. A.rising
2. B.risen
3. C.potion
4. D.motion
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Answer: C potion
42.
How long was Christopher Marlowe's literary life?
1. A.6 years
2. B.60 years
3. C.10 years
4. D.5 years
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Answer: A 6 years
43.
I only visited Chidi. This means that
1. A.None of the above
2. B.I didn't do anything asides visiting Chidi
3. C.I didn't go with anyone to visit Chidi
4. D.I visited Chidi and his friends
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Answer: B I didn't do anything asides visiting Chidi
44.
Identify the word that has the stress on the first syllable
1. A.Hotel
2. B.Esteem
3. C.Police
4. D.Table
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Answer: D Table
45.
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters . From the options lettered A to D, choose the one which the sentence is the appropriate answer. Aderonke STATED she had a right to her privacy.
1. A.Did Aderonke lament she had a right to her privacy?
2. B.Did Omowunmi state she had a right to her privacy?
3. C.Did Aderonke state she had a right to his privacy?
4. D.Did Aderonke state she had a right to her openness?
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Answer: A Did Aderonke lament she had a right to her privacy?
46.
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters . From the options lettered A to D, choose the one which the sentence is the appropriate answer. She WORKS at the hospital.
1. A.Who works at the hospital?
2. B.Where does she work?
3. C.Does she work at the hospital?
4. D.What does she do at the hospital?
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Answer: D What does she do at the hospital?
47.
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the options lettered A to D, choose the appropriate answer. John's watch is made of GOLD.
1. A.Whose watch is made of gold?
2. B.What is made of gold?
3. C.Is John's watch made of silver?
4. D.Is John's necklace made of gold?
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Answer: C Is John's watch made of silver?
48.
May in Ayemenem is a hot, brooding month. The days are long and humid. The river shrinks and black crows gorge on bright mangoes in still, dust green trees. Red bananas ripen. Jackfruits burst. Dissolute blue bottles hum vacuously in the fruity air. Then they stun themselves against clear windowpanes and die, fatly baffled in the sun. The nights are clear but suffused with sloth and sullen expectations. But by early June the southwest monsoon breaks and there are three months of wind and water with short spells of sharp, glittering sunshine that thrilled children snatch to play with. The countryside turns an immodest green. Boundaries blur as tapioca fences take root and bloom. Brick walls turn mossgreen. Pepper vines snake up electric poles. Wild creepers burst through laterite banks and spilt across the flooded roads. Boats ply in the bazaars. And small fish appear in the puddles that fill the PWD potholes on the highways. It was raining when Rahel came back to Ayemenem. Slanting silver ropes slammed into loose earth, ploughing it up like gunfire. The old house on the hill wore its steep, gabled roof pulled over its ears like a low hat. The walls, streaked with moss, had grown soft and bulged a little with dampness that seeped up from the ground. The wild, overgrown garden was full of the whisper and scurry of small lives.In the undergrowth, a rat snake rubbed itself against a glistening stone. Hopeful yellow bullfrogs cruised the scummy pond for mates. A drenched mongoose flashed across the leaf-strewn driveway. The house itself looked empty. The doors and windows were locked. The front verandah bare. Unfurnished. But the sky blue Plymouth with chrome tail fins was still parked outside, and inside, Baby Kochamma was still alive. She was Rahel's baby grand aunt, her grandfather's younger sister. Her name was really Navomi, Navomi Ipe, but everybody called her Baby. She became Baby Kochamma when she was old enough to be an aunt. Rahel hadn't come to see her, though. Neither niece nor baby grandaunt laboured under any illusions on that account. Rahel had come to see her brother, Estha. They were two-egg twins. "Dizygotic' doctors called them. Born from separate but simultaneously fertilized eggs. Estha Esthappen-was the older by 18 minutes. Early in which month did the southwest moonsoon break?
1. A.August
2. B.May
3. C.July
4. D.June
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Answer: D June
49.
My account with the bank is in the red. This means that my account is
1. A.heavy
2. B.in danger
3. C.overdrawn
4. D.written in red ink
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Answer: C overdrawn
50.
Pick out the option with a different rhyme
1. A.Roar
2. B.Four
3. C.Growl
4. D.Bore
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Answer: C Growl
51.
Rachel had come to see_______.
1. A.Estha
2. B.Kochamma
3. C.Navomi Ipe
4. D.no one
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Answer: A Estha
52.
This question is based on Khadijat Abubakar Jalli's novel, "The Life Changer" From the novel; The Life Changer Who introduced the snail delicacy?
1. A.Salma
2. B.Ngozi
3. C.Ada
4. D.Tomiwa
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Answer: D Tomiwa
53.
This question is based on Khadijat Abubakar Jalli's novel, "The Life Changer" From the novel; The Life Changer Who was Omar's immediate sister?
1. A.Ummi
2. B.Omar
3. C.Salma
4. D.Teemah
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Answer: D Teemah
54.
This question is based on Khadijat Abubakar Jalli's novel, "The Life Changer" From the novel; The Life Changer Who were the people in the car?
1. A.Lawal and Labaran
2. B.Habib and Labaran
3. C.Lawal and Kabir
4. D.Labara and Zarki
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Answer: B Habib and Labaran
55.
This question is based on Khadijat Abubakar Jalli's novel, "The Life Changer" What is full meaning of EMEC
1. A.Examination Malpractice and Ethics Committee
2. B.Examining Malpractice and Ethics Committee
3. C.Examination Malpractice and Ethics Convention
4. D.Examination Management and Ethics Committee
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Answer: A Examination Malpractice and Ethics Committee
56.
What rubbed itself against a glistening stone?
1. A.plymouth
2. B.wild creepers
3. C.bull frogs
4. D.rat snakes
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Answer: D rat snakes
57.
What was Baby's real name?
1. A.Navomi Ipe
2. B.Estha
3. C.Rachel
4. D.Kochamma
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Answer: A Navomi Ipe
58.
When did Christopher Marlowe get his first degree?
1. A.1587
2. B.1583
3. C.1593
4. D.1564
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Answer: B 1583

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