1993

JAMB Use of English 1993 past questions

55 questions from the 1993 JAMB UTME Use of English paper. Free, with answers where available.

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Use of English JAMB 1993 Q1
The statement, ‘The diseases afflicting Western societies have undergone dramatic changes' implies that
A
changes have taken place in the mode of disease affliction
B
medical services have been important in changing life expectancy
C
a lot of significant progress has taken place in public health
D
deaths from diseases in Western societies are minimal.
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q1
Gossip appeals to people because
A
it is entertaining but could be deadly
B
human being take delight in passing and acquiring information Use of English 1994
C
it provide avenues for idle talk
D
it is not destructive in the type of information passed.
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q2
The writer is of the view that the diseases which prevail in contemporary Western societies
A
result from modern life styles [PAGE 53]
B
are concentrated among the elderly
C
kill many people at once
D
are resistant to drugs
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q3
The author thinks that the presence of a large number of doctors in a community
A
does not have much effect on the control of diseases
B
disguises the true facts about diseases
C
controls the spread of diseases
D
improves the overall quality of life in the community.
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q4
Many doctors, according to the passage, choose to live where
A
research facilities are available
B
they are most needed
C
they can be near colleagues
D
conditions are more in their favour.
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q6
In distinguishing between literacy and enlightenment, Aduke implies that
A
it is useless to be literate
B
enlightenment is inborn
C
progress can take place without literacy
D
both literacy and enlightenment are symbiotic.
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q7
Hassana believes that NAM should not be divided by
A
the worthless certificates which the women possess
B
inflation and greed
C
a misunderstanding of the worth of their certificates
D
a selfish and over-raced belief in their certificates.
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q8
‘Each widow in this society is an Everywoman' means that
A
every woman in the society is potentially a widow
B
every widow in the society is a woman
C
the suffering of every widow represents the burden of all women
D
widowhood implies the isolation of the woman in society.
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q9
The speech of Hassana implies that
A
it is the practice to throw rotten eggs at women
B
it is the practice to cast decayed tomatoes at women
C
to throw rotten eggs and decayed tomatoes at women is to reduce their fecundity
D
to throw rotten eggs and decayed tomatoes at women is dehumanizing.
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q11
Before the writer left Lagos, he believed London was
A
a very neat place
B
a very peaceful place
C
situated in paradise
D
noiseless.
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q12
Before the plane left Lagos, the writer must have
A
had a second thought about leaving his country
B
been very hungry in the lounge
C
been frightened of all the people in the lounge
D
detested the filth surrounding the lounge.
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q13
When the plane finally took off the writer felt happy because
A
he was thrilled to be in a plane
B
he believed that he was travelling to a problem- free country
C
he no longer felt uneasy [PAGE 54]
D
for the first time, he would be in El Dorado
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q14
The writer's attitude to the air hostesses can be described as
A
lustful
B
worshipful
C
timid
D
gregarious
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q15
The writer, on getting into the train, was shocked because
A
there were no attendants
B
of the large number of white faces
C
the people appeared unfriendly
D
the train was neater than those in Nigeria. LEXIS AND STRUCTURE Use the passage below to answer questions 16 to 25. The passage has gaps numbered 16 to 25. Immediately following each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap. Did you ever pause to think that eating and mating may be…16...[A. interlinked
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q26
Between you and me, I would say that the equipment has outlived its usefulness.
A
I believe that the equipment is no longer useful to either of us.
B
I believe that the equipment continues to be useful to either you or me.
C
My idea of the usefulness of the equipment should remain known only to the two of us.
D
My idea of the usefulness of the equipment is shared by both of us.
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q27
Emeka wished he had started school early
A
Emeka started school early as he wished.
B
Emeka regretted starting school early
C
Emeka regretted not starting school early
D
Emeka could have started school early if he had wished.
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q28
He was between the devil and the deep blue sea.
A
He was in danger.
B
He was scared
C
He stood between the devil and the sea.
D
He was in a dilemma.
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q30
Whoever would have thought that he would lose the presidential election?
A
Everyone believed that he would lose the election
B
It was commonly believed that he would win the election.
C
He was supposed to lose the election.
D
No one believed that he would win th election.
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q31
It's wonderful that Musa is already out of hospital.
A
The fact that Musa is out of hospital causes great wonder
B
The fact that Musa is out of hospital is a miracle.
C
It is surprising that Musa is out of hospital
D
It is very pleasing that Musa is out of hospital.
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q32
You could have heard the sound if you weren't asleep.
A
You were not asleep so you heard the sound.
B
You were asleep so you did not hear the sound.
C
You heard the sound though you were asleep.
D
You did not hear the sound though you were not asleep.
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q33
Had Aminu been a dull student, his failure wouldn't have surprised anybody.
A
Aminu failed and it surprised everybody since he was dull.
B
Aminu was not a dull student and so everybody was surprised that he failed
C
Because Aminu was a dull student, everybody was surprised that he failed.
D
Aminu had been a dull student, and so nobody was surprised that he failed
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q34
The president of the club said that he would cross the bridge on getting there.
A
He was waiting for an opportunity to take a decision.
B
When he got to the river he would build a bridge across it
C
He would take a decision at the appropriate time.
D
When he got to the river he would cross at the bridge.
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q35
His refusal to helps us, dealt a deathblow to our plans.
A
Because he did not help, our plans did not materialize.
B
He helped and our plans materialized
C
He blew our plans to pieces
D
He supported our plans so it worked [PAGE 55] In each of questions 36 to 50, choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) in italics.
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q36
It is entirely up to you to make a profession of your faith.
A
confess your belief
B
turn your faith into a business
C
deny your faith
D
loudly proclaim your religion.
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q37
He won the election because he was able to carry his people with him.
A
alienate his people
B
go out with the people
C
have the support of the people
D
fail to provide the people with transport.
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q38
They often quarreled before leaving the house but made it up by the time they returned home
A
added it up
B
reconciled
C
fell out D.compounded the problem
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q39
The effect of rising prices has snowballed considerably.
A
risen
B
decreased
C
frozen
D
grown. The economic situation is responsible for the recent discord in many families.
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q41
The college was worried about Tunji's garrulous tendencies
A
reticent
B
loquacious
C
quarrelsome
D
outspoken
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q42
We have found that cassava is a sine qua non item in our industry.
A
useful
B
indispensable
C
useless
D
dispensable
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q43
Science may be a complicated area of learning, but its teaching needs to be demystified.
A
simplified
B
twisted
C
made difficult
D
distorted
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q44
Surveying the sky in the quiet of the night gives me an ethereal feeling.
A
human
B
earthly
C
mundane
D
commonplace
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q45
The awareness of mortality has always imposed some restraint on man's excesses.
A
celestiality
B
eternity
C
continuity
D
inestitence
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q46
The decision we have taken is irrevocable.
A
responsible
B
irresponsible
C
reversible
D
irreversible
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q47
The lawyer pointed out a discrepancy in the two stories.
A
similarity
B
gap
C
falsehood
D
difference
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q48
Their high level of dishonesty has made that department infamous in the entire secretariat.
A
reputable
B
notorious
C
unpopular
D
acceptable
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q49
When Uche wouldn't come to quickly enough, the principal rushed him to the hospital
A
revive
B
pass out
C
arrive
D
come up
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q50
The governor's action is out of tune with the declarations of his party.
A
in disagreement
B
in line
C
out of touch
D
in touch. In each of questions 51 to 64, choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in italics.
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q51
Ator led a dog's life for the twenty years he stayed in theUnited Kingdom.
A
lived a dirty life
B
was promiscuous
C
was domesticated
D
led an unhappy and troubled life
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q52
The chief's brother was a complete nonentity.
A
upstart
B
vagabond
C
riff-raff
D
person of inexperience
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q53
The principal warned us against burning the candle at both ends.
A
being careless with candles
B
wearing ourselves out
C
being too generous
D
disloyalty
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q54
Biola decided to give the task everything he had.
A
all his money
B
all his time
C
complete attention
D
complete attendance
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q55
The result of the election would have been different if some people had not been disfranchised.
A
disfavoured
B
banned from contesting
C
allowed to rig
D
prevented from voting.
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q56
We enjoy the story but it sounds larger than life.
A
too long and unsubstantiated
B
a little watery and lifeless
C
completely untrue
D
somewhat unusual
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q57
Olu might visit London next summer.
A
could
B
will
C
should
D
can
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q58
General Murtala Muhammed excelled in deeds of prowess.
A
warfare
B
politics
C
courage
D
eloquence.
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q59
The teacher's face broke into an incredulous smile when he heard Adamu's reason for coming late.
A
irritating
B
artificial
C
unbelieving
D
irresponsible
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q60
Recreation is important in contemporary civilization.
A
Leisure
B
Treasure
C
Freedom
D
Pleasure
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q61
He won most of his fights because of his unorthodox style.
A
crude
B
dishonest
C
aggressive
D
unconventional
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q62
Jide says he read in the papers that our uncle has been declared a persona non grata by the French government.
A
unwelcome guest
B
impersonator
C
ungrateful person
D
unofficial guest
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q63
The Vice Chancellor, who is stickler for rules, refused the request by the students for the semester to be rescheduled.
A
a puritan
B
a pedantist
C
a disciplinarian
D
an idealist
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q64
The town looked deserted but we moved in with some trepidation.
A
confidence
B
surprise
C
hesitation
D
fear [PAGE 56] In each of question 65 to 100 fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q96
People may not pick flowers in this park.
A
People can pick flowers in this park.
B
People may not wish to pick flowers in this park.
C
People are prohibited from picking flowers in this park.
D
People cannot pick flowers from this park.
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q97
Tom ought not to have told me.
A
Tom did not tell me but he should.
B
Perhaps Tom was wrong to have told me.
C
Tom told me but it was wrong of him.
D
It was necessary for Tom not to tell me.
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q98
He can't be swimming all day.
A
It's possible he is not swimming now.
B
It's very likely he is swimming now.
C
He does not have the ability to swim all day.
D
He would not like to swim all day
Use of English JAMB 1993 Q99
Bolade would make a mess of cooking the rice.
A
It was typical of Bolade to make a mess of things.
B
Bolade cannot cook.
C
Bolade will not cook the rice well.
D
Bolade does not like cooking rice.