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JAMB UTME 2019

JAMB English Language 2019 past questions

8 objective questions from the 2019 JAMB English Language paper. Answer each one, then reveal the answer and explanation.

All JAMB English Language past questions

  1. Question 1

    Prepositions

    The principal congratulated the students ___ their success.

    1. Option A: for
    2. Option B: on
    3. Option C: at
    4. Option D: with
    Show the answer to question 1

    Answer: B, on

    The verb "congratulate" takes the preposition "on".

  2. Question 2

    Idioms

    Choose the option that best explains the expression "to take to one's heels".

    1. Option A: to walk slowly
    2. Option B: to run away
    3. Option C: to dance
    4. Option D: to fall down
    Show the answer to question 2

    Answer: B, to run away

    "To take to one's heels" means to run away.

  3. Question 3

    Synonyms

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to LUCID.

    1. Option A: confusing
    2. Option B: clear
    3. Option C: dull
    4. Option D: long
    Show the answer to question 3

    Answer: B, clear

    LUCID means clear.

  4. Question 4

    Antonyms

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to OPTIMISTIC.

    1. Option A: hopeful
    2. Option B: pessimistic
    3. Option C: cheerful
    4. Option D: positive
    Show the answer to question 4

    Answer: B, pessimistic

    OPTIMISTIC is the opposite of pessimistic.

  5. Question 5

    Concord

    Choose the option that best completes the sentence: The committee ___ reached a decision.

    1. Option A: has
    2. Option B: have
    3. Option C: are
    4. Option D: were
    Show the answer to question 5

    Answer: A, has

    The committee acts as one unit here, so the verb is singular.

  6. Question 6

    Lexis and structure

    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: The students were congratulated ___ their excellent performance.

    1. Option A: for
    2. Option B: on
    3. Option C: at
    4. Option D: with
    Show the answer to question 6

    Answer: B, on

    We congratulate someone on something.

  7. Question 7

    Synonyms

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to IMPECCABLE.

    1. Option A: faulty
    2. Option B: ordinary
    3. Option C: rough
    4. Option D: flawless
    Show the answer to question 7

    Answer: D, flawless

    IMPECCABLE means flawless.

  8. Question 8

    Oral English

    Which of these words is stressed on the first syllable?

    1. Option A: begin
    2. Option B: table
    3. Option C: about
    4. Option D: report
    Show the answer to question 8

    Answer: B, table

    TA-ble; the others are stressed on the second syllable.

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