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ENGLISH JAMB CBT
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Question 1 of 60
1. Question
1 pointsChoose the word that is most nearly opposite
in the meaning to the underlined word or group of
words that will fill in the sentence.At first we found life in the town very exciting but
soon it became rather _______Sharing is CaringCorrect
Incorrect
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Question 2 of 60
2. Question
1 pointsSuleiman’s reason for becoming a Muslim in the
novel is because Islam brings sense of ______?
Sharing is CaringCorrect
In chapter 30, Suleiman was resolute about tracing
his roots and finally finding his identity amongst his
people in Africa and in the religion, IslamIncorrect
In chapter 30, Suleiman was resolute about tracing
his roots and finally finding his identity amongst his
people in Africa and in the religion, Islam -
Question 3 of 60
3. Question
1 pointsSelect the option that best explain the
information conveyed in the sentence
The man’s Achilles’ heel is women ________
Sharing is CaringCorrect
The phase ‘Achilles heel’ means a small problem or
weakness in a person or system that can result in
failure. The phrase has it origin traced to the legend
of Achilles, that tells the talk of Achilles, how he was
dipped into the river styx by his mother, That is in
order to make him in vulnerable. His heel wasn’t
covered by the water and he was later killed by a
narrow wound to his heel.Incorrect
The phase ‘Achilles heel’ means a small problem or
weakness in a person or system that can result in
failure. The phrase has it origin traced to the legend
of Achilles, that tells the talk of Achilles, how he was
dipped into the river styx by his mother, That is in
order to make him in vulnerable. His heel wasn’t
covered by the water and he was later killed by a
narrow wound to his heel. -
Question 4 of 60
4. Question
1 pointsChoose the most appropriate stress pattern
from the options below
Constitution
Sharing is CaringCorrect
Incorrect
-
Question 5 of 60
5. Question
1 pointsChoose the option that has the same consonant as
the one represented by the letter(s) underlined
clash
Sharing is CaringCorrect
Incorrect
-
Question 6 of 60
6. Question
1 pointsChoose the option that has the same consonant as
the one represented by the letter(s) underlined
who
Sharing is CaringCorrect
Incorrect
-
Question 7 of 60
7. Question
1 pointsChoose the option to which the given sentence
relates
My Boss has an amiable DISPOSITION
Correct
Still going by the rule when answering questions on
emphatic stress, the option that doesn’t have the
emphasized word. In this case ‘DISPOSITION’ is the
emphasized word on the only option without it isIncorrect
Still going by the rule when answering questions on
emphatic stress, the option that doesn’t have the
emphasized word. In this case ‘DISPOSITION’ is the
emphasized word on the only option without it is -
Question 8 of 60
8. Question
1 pointsCorrect
Incorrect
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Question 9 of 60
9. Question
1 pointsChoose the interpretation that you consider
most appropriate for each sentence.
Despite their newness on the job, the workers were
remunerated rather handsomely. This means that
_________?Sharing is CaringCorrect
The word ‘remunerate’ as used in the sentence means
paid for services rendered or work done, while the
word ‘handsomely’ means to a large degree,
substantially and also connotes attractivenessIncorrect
The word ‘remunerate’ as used in the sentence means
paid for services rendered or work done, while the
word ‘handsomely’ means to a large degree,
substantially and also connotes attractiveness -
Question 10 of 60
10. Question
1 pointsChoose the option opposite in meaning to the
word or phrase in italics
The chairman is Parsimonious
Correct
The word Parsimonious means very unwilling to
spend money or use resources. On the other hand
‘Generous is the opposite’, meaning to give more of
something especially money
From the above meaning of each words of option,
generous best describes the opposite of parsimonious,
as every other option is synonymous to parsimoniousIncorrect
The word Parsimonious means very unwilling to
spend money or use resources. On the other hand
‘Generous is the opposite’, meaning to give more of
something especially money
From the above meaning of each words of option,
generous best describes the opposite of parsimonious,
as every other option is synonymous to parsimonious -
Question 11 of 60
11. Question
1 pointsChoose the interpretation that you consider
most appropriate for each sentence.
Now that Michael has become rich, Nancy has begun
to make much of him. This means __________Sharing is CaringCorrect
Incorrect
-
Question 12 of 60
12. Question
1 pointsCorrect
In chapter 24, Tayo mentioned his student as one
major reason why he wasn’t open to the demand from
his wife, Miriam, to leave the countryIncorrect
In chapter 24, Tayo mentioned his student as one
major reason why he wasn’t open to the demand from
his wife, Miriam, to leave the country -
Question 13 of 60
13. Question
1 pointsChoose the option nearest in meaning to theword or phrase in italicsCorrect
The question has the word watershed italicized. The
word means an event or perfect marking a turning
point in a situation. It is synonymous to the word
landmark which means an event or discovering
marking an important stage or turning point in
somethingIncorrect
The question has the word watershed italicized. The
word means an event or perfect marking a turning
point in a situation. It is synonymous to the word
landmark which means an event or discovering
marking an important stage or turning point in
something -
Question 14 of 60
14. Question
1 pointschoose the best option that best completes the
gap(s)
Snakes and ladders always______me happy these
daysCorrect
According to the pluralia tantrums law of concord;
whenever a pluralia tantrum appears, it must be
followed by a singular verb. Pluralia tantrum are
nouns that appear in plural forms, some of these
words have finals, while some do not e.g
Mathematics, economics, Darts, Snakes and ladders
e.t.c.Incorrect
According to the pluralia tantrums law of concord;
whenever a pluralia tantrum appears, it must be
followed by a singular verb. Pluralia tantrum are
nouns that appear in plural forms, some of these
words have finals, while some do not e.g
Mathematics, economics, Darts, Snakes and ladders
e.t.c. -
Question 15 of 60
15. Question
1 pointsChoose the word that best completes the
following sentence.
I really like working in that office: I find the — very
friendlyCorrect
Means the pervading tone or mood of a place,
situation, or creative work.Incorrect
Means the pervading tone or mood of a place,
situation, or creative work. -
Question 16 of 60
16. Question
1 pointsChoose the option opposite in meaning to the
underlined word
The delegates found it better to resort to consultation
rather than __________Sharing is CaringCorrect
Consultation means the action or process of formally
consulting or discussing.
A serious disagreement or argumentIncorrect
Consultation means the action or process of formally
consulting or discussing.
A serious disagreement or argument -
Question 17 of 60
17. Question
1 pointsChoose the best option that best completes the
gap(s)
The delegates were given_____
Sharing is CaringCorrect
Incorrect
-
Question 18 of 60
18. Question
1 pointsChoose the option nearest to the statement
My brother’s drunkenness often got on my nerves.
This meansSharing is CaringCorrect
Incorrect
-
Question 19 of 60
19. Question
1 pointsCorrect
Incorrect
-
Question 20 of 60
20. Question
1 pointsFrom the options given, Choose the option that is
opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
This house which was sealed off years ago has now
been —Correct
Sealed off means to prevent people from entering a
buildingIncorrect
Sealed off means to prevent people from entering a
building -
Question 21 of 60
21. Question
1 pointsIn the book “Independence” Tayo’s uncle,
Kayode, wanted to study Engineering in _______?
Correct
Incorrect
-
Question 22 of 60
22. Question
1 pointsChoose the most appropriate stress pattern from
the options. The stressed are written in capital letters
Judiciary
Correct
|ju|DI|cia|ry|
Incorrect
|ju|DI|cia|ry|
-
Question 23 of 60
23. Question
1 pointsFrom the options, choose the word opposite in
meaning to the underlined word
He is quite an outspoken young man but his father
is_____?A
Correct
Incorrect
Outspoken means to be direct and open in speech and
expression.
To be reserved or uncommunicative in speech and
expression -
Question 24 of 60
24. Question
1 pointsCorrect
Incorrect
-
Question 25 of 60
25. Question
1 pointsFrom the options, choose the word nearest in
meaning to the underline word
By working hard, Benjamin outshone his elder
brother instead of being ________Correct
Incorrect
Outshone means to be much better than someone.
To bring one down to a lower position -
Question 26 of 60
26. Question
1 pointsChoose the option opposite in meaning to the
word or phrase in italics
The students received a mild reproof from the teacher
Correct
Incorrect
This answer was chosen because it is opposite to the
word italicized in the question; reproof which means
an expression of criticism, blame.
From the above meaning of the other options, it is
obvious that non-fits for the opposite of the word
‘reproof’. Commendation means an official or a
formal praise -
Question 27 of 60
27. Question
1 pointsChoose the option nearest in meaning to the
word or phrase in italics
Aisha impelled to the party
Correct
Incorrect
The words ‘impel and compel’ are synonymous impel
means drive, force or urge someone to do something
while compel means force or oblige someone to do
something. -
Question 28 of 60
28. Question
1 pointsWhen you ____ an opponent’s point in a debate,
you must do so politely
Correct
Incorrect
-
Question 29 of 60
29. Question
1 pointsChoose the options that have the same consonant
as the ones represented by the letter(s) underlined
leisure
Correct
Incorrect
-
Question 30 of 60
30. Question
1 pointsChoose the most appropriate stress pattern from
the options.
The stressed are written in capital letters
departmentalCorrect
Incorrect
de|part|MEN|tal
-
Question 31 of 60
31. Question
1 pointschoose the option opposite in meaning to the
word or phrase in italics
They come here on bootless errand
Correct
Incorrect
The word bootless means ineffectual, useless of a
task or undertaking, while the answer worthwhilemeans worth the time, effort spent
Bootless explains that the errand was useless while
worthwhile explains it was the effort, which is also
synonymous to the word useful -
Question 32 of 60
32. Question
1 pointsChoose the option to which the given sentence
relates
Aderonke STATED she had a right to her privacy
Correct
Incorrect
-
Question 33 of 60
33. Question
1 pointsSelect the option that best explain the
information conveyed in the sentence
The painting was beautifully faked
Correct
Incorrect
The painting being beautifully faced could also be
described as a good deceptive replica, which means
there is almost no difference in the fake painting and
the original. -
Question 34 of 60
34. Question
1 pointsChoose the best option that best completes the
gap(s)
The crops the farmer planted will be ____ in three
months time.Correct
Incorrect
-
Question 35 of 60
35. Question
1 pointsChoose the best option that best completes the
gap(s)
Garba acquiesced______their decision
Correct
Incorrect
The preposition ‘in’ is used to indicate interest or
feeling -
Question 36 of 60
36. Question
1 pointsSelect the option that best explain the
information conveyed in the sentence
The letter was being written by the principal
Correct
Incorrect
When the word ‘being’ is used in a past continuous
tense, as it is in the above question, it means the
action is happening sow or was happening before, in
or continual manner, just like in the answer, the
principal was writing the letter -
Question 37 of 60
37. Question
1 pointsSelect the option that best explain the
information conveyed in the sentence
Advising Olu to break his bad habit is like knocking
your head against a brick wallIt is making him your enemy
Correct
Incorrect
Select the option that best explain the
information conveyed in the sentence
Advising Olu to break his bad habit is like knocking
your head against a brick wall -
Question 38 of 60
38. Question
1 pointsChoose the best option that best completes the
gap(s)
_____a good boy, he was given a prize
Correct
Incorrect
“Being” can be used as a gerund, a word that acts like
a noun and looks like a verb.Being is the verb, boy is
the noun. -
Question 39 of 60
39. Question
1 pointsChoose the option nearest in meaning to the
word or phrase in italics
The children received gifts from doting parents
Correct
Incorrect
The word doting was italicized in the question . It
means to be extremely and uncritically fond to
someone, to love dearly while loving means feeling
or showing love and affection -
Question 40 of 60
40. Question
1 pointsFill in the Gap
The press will no longer be free when the new
government starts to — newspapersCorrect
Incorrect
To officially suppress an unacceptable part of a book,
film, news, etc. -
Question 41 of 60
41. Question
1 pointsChoose the best option that best completes the
gap(s)
The_____event takes place every two years
Correct
Incorrect
Biannual means an event taking place every two
years -
Question 42 of 60
42. Question
1 pointsFill in the Gap
Mr Collins does not allow his name to be published
in connection with the philanthropy because he
_____ publicityCorrect
Incorrect
-
Question 43 of 60
43. Question
1 pointsThe first time Paul met Ngozi, her beauty caught
his eye. This means that _________
Correct
Incorrect
-
Question 44 of 60
44. Question
1 pointsFrom the words lettered A to D, choose the word
that has the same consonant sound(s)
Strange
Correct
Incorrect
The consonant sound is |dz| which has the same
sound with logic -
Question 45 of 60
45. Question
1 pointsThis question is based on S. L. Manyika’s IN
DEFENCE
According to Tayo the two major problems of
Nigeria wereCorrect
Incorrect
Chapter Twenty-one (21) of the book gave a narrative
about how Tayo had been writing about the problems
of Nigeria and how he believed that greed and
mismanagement were the root causes of the
problems. -
Question 46 of 60
46. Question
1 pointsThe government has decided to freeze student’s
grants. This means that government intends to
Correct
Incorrect
-
Question 47 of 60
47. Question
1 pointsChoose the option nearest in meaning to the
word or phrase in italics
This case is within the jurisdiction of the council
Correct
Incorrect
‘Jurisdiction’ the italicized word in the question
means the official power to make legal decision and
judgement while authority, the answer, is
synonymous in that it means the power or right to
give orders, make decisions -
Question 48 of 60
48. Question
1 pointsChoose the option nearest in meaning to the
word underlined
One of the twins was as daring as the other was
Correct
Incorrect
Daring means to be audaciously bold or adventurous.
Timid means Lack of boldness -
Question 49 of 60
49. Question
1 pointsChoose the word that is most nearly opposite
in the meaning to the underlined word or group of
words that will fill in the sentence.At first we found life in the town very exciting but
soon it became rather _______Correct
Incorrect
-
Question 50 of 60
50. Question
1 pointsSelect the option that best explain the
information conveyed in the sentence
Correct
Incorrect
The phase ‘Achilles heel’ means a small problem or
weakness in a person or system that can result in
failure. The phrase has it origin traced to the legend
of Achilles, that tells the talk of Achilles, how he wasdipped into the river styx by his mother, That is in
order to make him in vulnerable. His heel wasn’t
covered by the water and he was later killed by a
narrow wound to his heel. -
Question 51 of 60
51. Question
1 pointsChoose the option that has the same consonant as
the one represented by the letter(s) underlined
clash
Sharing is CaringCorrect
Incorrect
-
Question 52 of 60
52. Question
1 pointsChoose the option that has the same consonant as
the one represented by the letter(s) underlined
who
Correct
Incorrect
-
Question 53 of 60
53. Question
1 pointsChoose the option to which the given sentence
relates
My Boss has an amiable DISPOSITION
Correct
Incorrect
Still going by the rule when answering questions on
emphatic stress, the option that doesn’t have the
emphasized word. In this case ‘DISPOSITION’ is the
emphasized word on the only option without it is -
Question 54 of 60
54. Question
1 pointsChoose the interpretation that you consider
most appropriate for each sentence.
Despite their newness on the job, the workers were
remunerated rather handsomely. This means that
_________?Correct
Incorrect
The word ‘remunerate’ as used in the sentence means
paid for services rendered or work done, while the
word ‘handsomely’ means to a large degree,
substantially and also connotes attractiveness -
Question 55 of 60
55. Question
1 pointsChoose the option opposite in meaning to the
word or phrase in italics
The chairman is Parsimonious
Correct
Incorrect
The word Parsimonious means very unwilling to
spend money or use resources. On the other hand
‘Generous is the opposite’, meaning to give more of
something especially money
From the above meaning of each words of option,
generous best describes the opposite of parsimonious,
as every other option is synonymous to parsimonious -
Question 56 of 60
56. Question
1 pointsChoose the interpretation that you consider
most appropriate for each sentence.
Now that Michael has become rich, Nancy has begun
to make much of him. This means __________Sharing is CaringCorrect
Incorrect
-
Question 57 of 60
57. Question
1 pointsChoose the option nearest in meaning to the
word or phrase in italics
This event was a watershed in the company
Correct
Incorrect
The question has the word watershed italicized. The
word means an event or perfect marking a turning
point in a situation. It is synonymous to the word
landmark which means an event or discovering
marking an important stage or turning point in
something -
Question 58 of 60
58. Question
1 pointsChoose the word that best completes the
following sentence.
I really like working in that office: I find the — very
friendlyCorrect
Incorrect
-
Question 59 of 60
59. Question
1 pointsChoose the option opposite in meaning to the
underlined word
The delegates found it better to resort to consultation
rather than __________Correct
Incorrect
Consultation means the action or process of formally
consulting or discussing.
A serious disagreement or argument -
Question 60 of 60
60. Question
1 pointsChoose the option nearest to the statement
My brother’s drunkenness often got on my nerves.
This meansCorrect
Incorrect
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