Jamb Use of English Past Questions (2017)
This comprehensive practice exam is tailored for students aiming to excel in the JAMB Use of English paper. It features a range of question types designed to assess critical language skills, including detailed reading comprehension passages, vocabulary application, grammatical accuracy, and interpretation of literary works. By working through these questions, candidates can identify areas of strength and weakness, refine their test-taking strategies, and build confidence for the actual examination.
About This Exam
This comprehensive practice exam is tailored for students aiming to excel in the JAMB Use of English paper. It features a range of question types designed to assess critical language skills, including detailed reading comprehension passages, vocabulary application, grammatical accuracy, and interpretation of literary works. By working through these questions, candidates can identify areas of strength and weakness, refine their test-taking strategies, and build confidence for the actual examination.
Topics Covered
Exam Structure
- Question Formatmcq
- Total Questions59
- Estimated Duration20 minutes
- Difficulty LevelMedium
Learning Objectives
- •Enhance reading comprehension skills by analyzing passages.
Prerequisites
A foundational understanding of English grammar, vocabulary, and basic comprehension skills is recommended. Familiarity with common literary themes is beneficial for specific sections.
Sample Questions
Get a taste of what to expect in the full exam.
However, the case with developing countries is to other ... interests for about development of infrastructure.
sectional
sectorial
selectional
palliative
The leader said he was not unaware of the plight of the people
He knew of their plight
He was not informed of their plight
He could not understand their plight
He felt their plight
Last week I ........ your in the salon
came into
came by
came across
came over
The mention of Negritude in the novel, is an example of
African contribution to democracy
African tribal custom
African contribution to world civilization
African adoption of western culture
A conscientious student should not receive a reward
An irresponsible
A persistent
busy
An active
My father said I might just as well stay at home for a year
I should stay at home because I had no other choice
I might stay at home as well
Staying at home was probably the best thing for me
I ought to stay at home in order to do well
Who among the following emphasized the importance of cross-cultural breeding?
Sengbor.
Cesaire
Charlie
Simon
No sooner had he got in the pool than the telephone rang
He didn't get into the pool because the telephone rang
The telephone rang just as he got into the pool
The telephone rang as he was getting into the pool
The telephone rang before he got into the pool
Sophie anticipated the celebration of her tenth birth
suggested
hoped for
imagined
waited for
From the novel, the Nigerian film shown created reactions in
Simon
Ike
Francis
Margery
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How to Prepare
Key Preparation Tips
- Read the passages carefully and identify the main ideas before answering questions.
Mistakes to Avoid
- •Misinterpreting reading comprehension passages due to haste.
Success Criteria
Achieving a high score (typically 70% and above) in this practice exam indicates a strong readiness for the JAMB Use of English paper. Consistent performance across all sections is key.
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