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JAMB UTME 2016

JAMB English Language 2016 past questions

8 objective questions from the 2016 JAMB English Language paper. Answer each one, then reveal the answer and explanation.

All JAMB English Language past questions

  1. Question 1

    Antonyms

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to FRIENDLY.

    1. Option A: kind
    2. Option B: hostile
    3. Option C: warm
    4. Option D: pleasant
    Show the answer to question 1

    Answer: B, hostile

    FRIENDLY is the opposite of hostile.

  2. Question 2

    Synonyms

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to AMBIGUOUS.

    1. Option A: unclear
    2. Option B: obvious
    3. Option C: definite
    4. Option D: simple
    Show the answer to question 2

    Answer: A, unclear

    AMBIGUOUS means unclear.

  3. Question 3

    Lexis and structure

    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: You will pass the examination ___ you study hard.

    1. Option A: unless
    2. Option B: although
    3. Option C: lest
    4. Option D: if
    Show the answer to question 3

    Answer: D, if

    The condition for passing is studying hard.

  4. Question 4

    Concord

    Choose the option that best completes the sentence: The jury ___ divided in their opinions.

    1. Option A: was
    2. Option B: is
    3. Option C: has
    4. Option D: were
    Show the answer to question 4

    Answer: D, were

    The members act as individuals here, so the verb is plural.

  5. Question 5

    Synonyms

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to CANDID.

    1. Option A: secretive
    2. Option B: rude
    3. Option C: frank
    4. Option D: shy
    Show the answer to question 5

    Answer: C, frank

    CANDID means frank.

  6. Question 6

    Idioms

    Choose the option that best explains the expression "to keep body and soul together".

    1. Option A: to stay healthy
    2. Option B: to pray often
    3. Option C: to keep a secret
    4. Option D: to manage to survive
    Show the answer to question 6

    Answer: D, to manage to survive

    "To keep body and soul together" means to manage to survive.

  7. Question 7

    Oral English

    In which word is the letter 'b' silent?

    1. Option A: table
    2. Option B: robber
    3. Option C: number
    4. Option D: climb
    Show the answer to question 7

    Answer: D, climb

    The 'b' after 'm' in 'climb' is silent.

  8. Question 8

    Antonyms

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to GENEROUS.

    1. Option A: kind
    2. Option B: giving
    3. Option C: stingy
    4. Option D: liberal
    Show the answer to question 8

    Answer: C, stingy

    GENEROUS is the opposite of stingy.

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