1994

JAMB Use of English 1994 past questions

39 questions from the 1994 JAMB UTME Use of English paper. Free, with answers where available.

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Use of English JAMB 1994 Q2
‘Grow gossipy' as used in the passage, means the area
A
cultivates and controls gossip
B
is a rumour mill
C
is ruined by gossip
D
engages in fruitful talk.
Use of English JAMB 1994 Q3
When gossip ‘degenerates beyond the bounds of propriety and good taste', it becomes
A
harmful
B
ruthless
C
irritating
D
astonishing
Use of English JAMB 1994 Q4
In the passage, ‘such efforts notwithstanding 'refers to
A
attempts at curbing gossip
B
the establishment of the ducking stool
C
rumour-control centres
D
laws enacted against gossip.
Use of English JAMB 1994 Q6
According to the passage, the difference between the developing countries and the developed ones is that while the former have:
A
a modern sector, the latter do not
B
two conflicting sectors, the latter have one
C
higher rural unemployment, the latter have higher urban employment
D
appropriate intermediate technology, the latter adopt inappropriate one.
Use of English JAMB 1994 Q7
Which of the following statements best explains the meaning of the phrase ‘reverse this trend' as used in the text?
A
Return to the former state of affairs
B
reappraise the programmes
C
improve the situation.
D
make the rich become poor
Use of English JAMB 1994 Q8
From the way the writer describes the typical condition of the poor in developing countries, one could conclude that:
A
rural poverty is a disease
B
the poor have no hope
C
rural poverty is caused by the rich
D
the problems of the poor are temporary.
Use of English JAMB 1994 Q9
When the writer says ‘… literally millions of workplaces', he wants the reader to
A
take the million figure literally
B
appreciate the need for numerous workplaces
C
realize that the million figure is a mere exaggeration
Use of English JAMB 1994 Q11
According to the author, electioneering campaign is the approach
A
best used in politics
B
used in pre-colonial politics
C
for choosing kings or emirs
D
currently in use
Use of English JAMB 1994 Q12
From the passage, it is obvious that women participated in politics.
A
on equal basis with men
B
as leaders of men
C
to a limited extent
D
as chiefs and regents
Use of English JAMB 1994 Q13
‘Political engineering' in the passage means
A
playing of politics
B
maneuvering in politics
C
studying of politics
D
steering political events.
Use of English JAMB 1994 Q14
Which of the following is implied in the passage?
A
women are not politicians
B
women should be confined to the home
C
women are capable of political leadership
D
post-colonial politics should not involve women
Use of English JAMB 1994 Q27
Had he come that day, the problem would still not have been solved.
A
He came that day, but the problem was not solved.
B
He did not come that day, but the problem was solved.
C
He did not come that day, and the problem was not solved.
D
He did not come that day, but his presence would not have solved the problem.
Use of English JAMB 1994 Q28
He is now the megaphone of the people's oppressors.
A
He now speaks on behalf of the oppressors.
B
He now carries the megaphone when the oppressors speak.
C
He is now the oppressor with the loudest voice.
D
He is the oppressor who now speaks with megaphone.
Use of English JAMB 1994 Q29
Here is Mr. Pam the tailor.
A
He is the only person known as Mr. Pam, and he is a tailor.
B
He is one of those known as Mr. Pam, and he is a tailor.
C
He is the only tailor, and he is Mr. Pam.
D
He is one of many tailors, and he is Mr. Pam.
Use of English JAMB 1994 Q30
One of the guarantors shall sign here.
A
It is desirable that one of the guarantors sign here.
B
It is reasonable that one of the guarantors signs here.
C
It is obligatory that one of the guarantors signs here.
D
It is advisable that one of the guarantors signs here. In each of questions 31 to 40, choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) in italics.
Use of English JAMB 1994 Q31
The paper carries many humourous cartoons on Saturdays.
A
amorous
B
grievous
C
hilarious
D
grave
Use of English JAMB 1994 Q32
All through his years in public office, he found his father's advice invaluable.
A
priceless
B
hopeless
C
worthless
D
helpful.
Use of English JAMB 1994 Q33
The lecturer was merely obfuscating the issue with his endless examples.
A
complicating
B
clarifying
C
confusing
D
summarizing
Use of English JAMB 1994 Q34
Such measures end up exacerbating the pain.
A
aggravating
B
increasing
C
eliminating
D
alleviating
Use of English JAMB 1994 Q35
In a sentence, there must always be concord between a subject and its verb.
A
breach
B
departure
C
disagreement
D
dispute
Use of English JAMB 1994 Q36
As soon as the headmaster appeared, the chanting resumed.
A
Immediately
B
Much later
C
Soon after
D
Almost as.
Use of English JAMB 1994 Q37
In the course of the debate, the speakers were advised to summarize their points.
A
argue
B
develop
C
round off
D
round up The elderly often fulminate against the apparent indolence of the young generation.
Use of English JAMB 1994 Q39
We should discourage further investment in existing factories.
A
productive B.prosperous
C
prospective
D
precious
Use of English JAMB 1994 Q40
Nigeria is gradually experiencing economic recession
A
birth
B
discovery
C
recovery
D
destruction. In each of questions 41 to 55, choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.
Use of English JAMB 1994 Q41
We could not put up with his terrible disposition
A
exterminate
B
tolerate
C
control
D
deal with
Use of English JAMB 1994 Q42
She was taken aback by his attitude.
A
delayed
B
dragged aback
C
surprised
D
overwhelmed
Use of English JAMB 1994 Q43
Many would argue that the achievement commensurate with the effort.
A
unexpected in the light of
B
funny compared with
C
proportional to
D
the wrong excuse for. [PAGE 60]
Use of English JAMB 1994 Q44
They show no finesse in dealing with strangers.
A
boldness
B
kindness
C
tact
D
love
Use of English JAMB 1994 Q45
As a matter of fact, we have been trying to step up production.
A
maximize
B
decrease
C
suspend
D
increase
Use of English JAMB 1994 Q46
Ojo used to play tennis everyday.
A
is familiar with playing
B
has to play
C
was in the habit of playing
D
was made to play.
Use of English JAMB 1994 Q47
In his own story, he confirmed that they had been on his tail for quite sometime.
A
closely following and watching him
B
searching for him
C
giving him a tail
D
tagging him a talebearer
Use of English JAMB 1994 Q48
I am surprised to learn that Badmus is an agnostic.
A
someone that believes in God
B
someone who antagonizes God
C
someone who is nonchalant about the existence of God
D
someone who does not believe in the existence of God.
Use of English JAMB 1994 Q49
Although the manager is busy right now, he will soon be with you presently.
A
Immediately
B
soon
C
without delay
D
right away
Use of English JAMB 1994 Q50
The governor's wife, in characteristically simple attire, walked into the hall unnoticed.
A
eccentrically
B
typically
C
consistently
D
intrinsically
Use of English JAMB 1994 Q51
After my husband's popular election, we had to keep open house throughout the weekend.
A
entertain every caller
B
keep all doors open
C
relax security
D
give a party
Use of English JAMB 1994 Q52
Our new Vice-Chancellor has stepped off on the wrong foot.
A
injured his foot while entering his office
B
started off badly
C
made a costly mistake
D
stepped on the wrong toes.
Use of English JAMB 1994 Q53
The corporate existence of any nation is in jeopardy if her leaders pay lip service to her unity.
A
do not promptly pay their taxes.
B
want to break up the country
C
do not dialogue-regularly over her unity
D
are insincere about the problems of her unity
Use of English JAMB 1994 Q54
Much to her chagrin, the bridegroom did not turn up for the wedding
A
wonder
B
surprise
C
disappointment
D
depression
Use of English JAMB 1994 Q55
Ngozi's countenance is less gloomy: it would appear as if she is relatively out of the woods.
A
free from difficulties
B
just from the forest
C
in good condition of health
D
out of wants In each of questions 56 to 100 fill the gap(s) with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap(s).