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JAMB UTME 2023

JAMB English Language 2023 past questions

7 objective questions from the 2023 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 ACCEPT.

    1. Option A: receive
    2. Option B: admit
    3. Option C: take
    4. Option D: reject
    Show the answer to question 1

    Answer: D, reject

    ACCEPT is the opposite of reject.

  2. Question 2

    Lexis and structure

    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: If I ___ you, I would apologise.

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

    Answer: C, were

    Unreal conditions use "were" for every person.

  3. Question 3

    Synonyms

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to SCRUPULOUS.

    1. Option A: dishonest
    2. Option B: honest
    3. Option C: careless
    4. Option D: wicked
    Show the answer to question 3

    Answer: B, honest

    SCRUPULOUS means honest.

  4. Question 4

    Antonyms

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to ABUNDANT.

    1. Option A: scarce
    2. Option B: plentiful
    3. Option C: large
    4. Option D: rich
    Show the answer to question 4

    Answer: A, scarce

    ABUNDANT is the opposite of scarce.

  5. Question 5

    Concord

    Choose the option that best completes the sentence: My trousers ___ torn.

    1. Option A: is
    2. Option B: are
    3. Option C: was
    4. Option D: has been
    Show the answer to question 5

    Answer: B, are

    "Trousers" is always plural.

  6. Question 6

    Oral English

    Which word has the same vowel sound as 'book'?

    1. Option A: boot
    2. Option B: but
    3. Option C: put
    4. Option D: bought
    Show the answer to question 6

    Answer: C, put

    'Book' and 'put' share the short vowel /ʊ/.

  7. Question 7

    Idioms

    Choose the option that best explains the expression "to be in hot water".

    1. Option A: to be bathing
    2. Option B: to be very angry
    3. Option C: to be popular
    4. Option D: to be in trouble
    Show the answer to question 7

    Answer: D, to be in trouble

    "To be in hot water" means to be in trouble.

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