JAMB Use of English Past Questions (2010)
This comprehensive JAMB Use of English past paper from 2010 provides an invaluable resource for candidates preparing for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). It offers a realistic simulation of the actual exam, allowing students to gauge their strengths and weaknesses across various English language skills. By working through these questions, aspiring university students can refine their comprehension abilities, expand their vocabulary, and solidify their grasp of grammatical structures.
About This Exam
This comprehensive JAMB Use of English past paper from 2010 provides an invaluable resource for candidates preparing for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). It offers a realistic simulation of the actual exam, allowing students to gauge their strengths and weaknesses across various English language skills. By working through these questions, aspiring university students can refine their comprehension abilities, expand their vocabulary, and solidify their grasp of grammatical structures.
Topics Covered
Exam Structure
- Question Formatmcq
- Total Questions100
- Estimated Duration34 minutes
- Difficulty LevelMedium
Learning Objectives
- •Enhance reading comprehension skills through passage analysis.
Prerequisites
A foundational understanding of English grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension skills is assumed.
Sample Questions
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Which of the following is true according to the passage?
Stress is mostly caused by internal factors
Stress can only be alleviated during relaxation
Stress is better handled by an individual
The issues of stress can be solved with no effort
It was good to steer a middle course in whatever one does.
It is always good to go midway in anything one does
It is always good to act with moderation
It is always good to move from the forefront
It is always good to work hard
I am optimistic about the interview though it was a bending exercise.
An enervating
A debilitating
A difficult
An easy
The teacher said that the essay was full of many redundant details.
Unexplained
Strange
Necessary
Useful
A wide range of options ......... made available to students in their final year last year.
is
were
are
was
He can recall the important dates in the nation's history, it is interesting to listen as he rattles .........
off
over
up
out
A political Impasse does not offer the best opportunity for merrymaking.
manifesto
party
gridlock
rally
The footballers moved with their tails between their legs.
they moved happily because they won the match
they were unhappy because they had been despised by their opponents
they were ashamed because they had been defeated
they moved with their tails between their legs.
The boy told his mother ........
that was the girl he told her about
that was the girl I told about her
that was the girl I told to about
that is the girl he told about
His father surmounted the myriad of obstacles on his way.
Most
Few
All
Many
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How to Prepare
Key Preparation Tips
- Read passages carefully and identify the main idea and supporting details.
Mistakes to Avoid
- •Misinterpreting passage questions, leading to incorrect deductions.
Success Criteria
Achieving a high score in the Use of English paper is crucial for gaining admission into higher education institutions. Aiming for a score above 70% is generally considered a strong performance.
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