JAMB Use of English Past Questions (2016)
This comprehensive set of JAMB Use of English practice questions from the 2016 exam is an invaluable resource for aspiring university students in Nigeria. It meticulously covers all essential aspects of the JAMB English syllabus, including intricate reading comprehension passages, a wide array of vocabulary and idiomatic expressions, and detailed grammar exercises.
About This Exam
This comprehensive set of JAMB Use of English practice questions from the 2016 exam is an invaluable resource for aspiring university students in Nigeria. It meticulously covers all essential aspects of the JAMB English syllabus, including intricate reading comprehension passages, a wide array of vocabulary and idiomatic expressions, and detailed grammar exercises.
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 basic comprehension skills is assumed. Familiarity with literary analysis concepts is beneficial.
Sample Questions
Get a taste of what to expect in the full exam.
The team's poor performance at the tournament plumbed the depths of horror.
the team's performance was rewarded
the team's performance took them to the next round
the team's performance was enjoyed by all
the team's performance was full of disappointment
Mr Ojo instructed his ____ to replace the faulty tube
flurescent
flourescent
fluorescent
florescent
You need to brush up on your Spanish
you need a brush from Spain
you need to study the history of Spain
you need to learn to play a Spaniard
you need to improve your skills.
The basic causes of the elimination of certain animals from the earth include
a deliberate battle against nature and the quest for leopard skin
man's decision to live in cities and the development of large farm lands
man's penchant for meat and the sale of animals for meat and hides
extensive killing of animals and the fast disappearances of their favourable habitats
The expression "when man evolved a conscience" means when
man's intellect improved tremendously
man became a critical creature
man developed an awareness of right and wrong
man acquired new habits
As a journalist, Bala always had a nose for stories
a command
cynical statement
soft comment
an instinct
The best thing that happened to Efua at the end of the term was
the visit of Nene's family
her participation in the Christmas concert
her exclusion from Miss Novi's charity group
the principal's open commendation of her result
The lamb is a feeble little animal
fat
weak
loving
quite
As a student, Isa tried communal living for a few years
shared
private
collective
general
Phantom (underlined 'a')
physics
pew
phew
party
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How to Prepare
Key Preparation Tips
- Read comprehension passages carefully and identify the main idea and supporting details.
Mistakes to Avoid
- •Misinterpreting comprehension passages due to hasty reading.
Success Criteria
Achieving a high score (typically 70% and above) indicates a strong grasp of the English language and readiness for the JAMB UTME.
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