2007

JAMB Use of English 2007 past questions

68 questions from the 2007 JAMB UTME Use of English paper. Free, with answers where available.

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Use of English JAMB 2007 Q2
Which of the following statements can be deduced from the passage concerning the old perspective of secretaries?
A
They did not deserve to be addressed as secretaries.
B
One could see that they were well educated.
C
They were highly respected by other professionals.
D
The training they received from retired professionals was sufficient.
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q3
the writer seems to suggest that
A
secretaries were best trained by retired chief typists
B
there was nothing wrong in having males as secretaries
C
the Ordinary National Diploma was sufficient for secretaries
D
only graduates who studied abroad were secretaries
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q4
The expression unguarded ones, as used in the passage refers to
A
the devil and all his cohorts
B
husbands of female secretaries
C
two people who may be attracted to each other
D
the female secretaries and their bosses
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q6
The expression To return to the status quo ante refers to the
A
killing of birds as a result of bird flu and its effects on poultry famers
B
bird flu pandemic that had ravaged many countries in Europe, Asia and the Middle East
C
condition of things prior to the incidence of bird flu
D
state of affairs following the bird flu pandemic in Nigeria
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q7
Which of the following statements can be deduced from the passage concerning the old perspective of secretaries?
A
They did not deserve to be addressed as secretaries.
B
One could see that they were well educated.
C
They were highly respected by other professionals.
D
The training they received from retired professionals was sufficient.
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q9
From the third paragraph the steps taking to check the spread of bird flu ion Nigeria were
A
monitoring all poultry farms, quarantining affected farms and killing and disposing affected birds
B
restricting movements, paying compensation and caging free-range birds
C
isolating ravaged farms destroying and disposing of affected birds and restricting movements
D
public enlightenment, controlling migratory birds and killing infested birds
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q11 OK Answer: D
one conclusion that can be drawn from the opening paragraph is that
A
it a waste of time to advise lazy man because he will always use a sieve to sift the advice
B
lazy people are thorough-bred loafers who cannot even eat their porridge
C
though lazy people have ugly faces, they like to see themselves in the mirror
D
lazy people work only to satisfy their own immediate needs
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q12 OK Answer: B
which of the following explains the point being made in the second paragraph?
A
the drone and the slothful often look themselves up in the mirror
B
the drone and the slothful are idle so they depend on others for their needs
C
the drones and the sluggards are lazy people who sleep a lot
D
the drone and the slothful hover around beehives because of their independence on honey
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q13 OK Answer: B
from the argument in the last paragraph, it can be concluded that the sluggards are
A
phlegmatic when advised
B
weary of sound advise
C
impervious to advise
D
intolerance of good advice
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q14 OK Answer: D
which of the following represents the authors view in the passage?
A
the slothful will not get out of bed unless someone wakes them
B
laziness leads to poverty so both should be rejected with equal vehemence
C
idle and unproductive people should have no place in society
D
loafers carry their basins about looking for who will fill them with food [PAGE 478]
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q15 OK Answer: B
The expression if the shower should turn to beer, he might wake himself up a bit suggest that lazy people
A
are gourmets
B
are pleasure-loving
C
have beer showers
D
are inconsiderate Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q26 OK Answer: C
The official had allegedly been bribes?
A
Some people accused the official of taking bribes
B
The official had been taking bribes without feeling any guilt
C
It was proved that the official had been taking bribes
D
The official accused some people of taking bribes
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q27
There's a door at either end of the building?
A
The building has two ends and two doors
B
The building has two ends, but only one door
C
The building has two ends, but I do not know which of the two has a door
D
The building has many ending each and for all
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q29 OK Answer: C
There should be a playing field for women entering politics?
A
Women should not be allow enter politics
B
Sports facilities should be provided should be given to women who wants to hear politics
C
Special privileges should be given to women who wants to enter politics
D
Men and women should be able to compete in the political arena on an equal basis [PAGE 480]
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q30 OK Answer: C
The next village is at least 30 kilometers away.
A
The next village is 30 kilometres away, possibly less
B
The next village is approximately 30 kilometres away
C
The next village is only 30 kilometres away
D
The next village is 30 kilometres away, or possibly more
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q31 OK Answer: C
We have to iron out our difference at once?
A
We must clear up without delay our misunderstanding
B
We must ensure that our problems are emanated at all cost
C
We have to settle our disagreement once and for all
D
We have to solve some of our problems for now
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q32 OK Answer: D
My advice to Tolu was: Look before you leap?
A
Tolu was advised to consider her opinions before reaching any decisions
B
Tolu was advised to consider the possible consequences before taking action
C
Tolu was advised to weigh her decisions by looking and leaping
D
Tolu was advised to leap only after looking
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q33 OK Answer: B
Emeka hardly ever holds with my view on good governance?
A
Emeka sometimes opposes my idea of good governance
B
My view on what good governance is conforms with that of Emeka
C
Emeka never really supports my opinion of good governance
D
Emeka may never hold a view which conflicts with mine on good governance
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q34 OK Answer: C
The country is holding its first free elections for five years?
A
The last time the country held free elections was five years
B
The free elections in the country have now taken five years to conduct
C
The country held elections five years ago to but they were not free
D
There were elections in the country five years ago
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q36 OK Answer: A
The man advised his wife to steer a middle course in the argument between her and her employers?
A
be recalcitrant
B
be compromising
C
be unrepentant
D
be relenting [PAGE 481]
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q37 OK Answer: B
The man paid a large sum to redeem his mortgage property?
A
ransom
B
acquire
C
pawn
D
recover
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q38 OK Answer: B
The stadium was seething with people when we entered?
A
filled
B
crowded
C
empty
D
noisy
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q39 OK Answer: B
Otokpa took after his late father who was a teetotaler?
A
a drunk
B
careless
C
a disciplinarian
D
sober
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q40 OK Answer: A
The students were undeterred by the noisy lecture environment?
A
frustrated
B
encouraged
C
discouraged
D
challenged
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q41 OK Answer: B
The suggestions he made were very unobtrusive?
A
forceful
B
helpful
C
sincere
D
reasonable
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q43 OK Answer: B
'Is it necessary for us to go? she asked in her shrill voice?
A
angry
B
quiet
C
indistinct
D
aggressive
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q44 OK Answer: C
The vice-Chancellor relinquished power at the end of his term?
A
abandoned
B
welded
C
gave up
D
clung on to
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q45 OK Answer: C
The refugees were received at the transit camp?
A
passage
B
permanent
C
temporary
D
nearby
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q46 OK Answer: B
Lami and her husband are simply munificent?
A
wealthy
B
angry
C
happy
D
niggardly
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q47 OK Answer: A
Mr. Adeyemo is quite a conceited young man?
A
a resourceful
B
an experience
C
a practical
D
an unassuming
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q48 OK Answer: B
Do not be discouraged by failure in life.
A
overjoyed
B
dissuaded
C
actuated
D
disoriented
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q49 OK Answer: B
For anything to do with academic work, he has a great aversion?
A
conversion
B
attention [PAGE 482]
C
contempt
D
predilection
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q50 OK Answer: A
The police demanded a factual account of the accident?
A
a supportive
B
an uncorroborated
C
an admissible
D
an undisguised Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word?
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q51 OK Answer: A
beads of sweat ran down Ngozi's armpit?
A
Pools
B
Spring
C
Ponds
D
Rivulets
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q52 OK Answer: B
The best of the boys admire Olu's verve
A
intelligence
B
handsomeness
C
work
D
energy
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q53 OK Answer: A
The police are not happy with the growing number of depraved people around the politician?
A
violet
B
immoral
C
indolent
D
loquacious [PAGE 483]
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q54 OK Answer: D
The debt the company incurred became rather intolerable?
A
inevitable
B
unprecedented
C
insupportable
D
dangerous
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q55 OK Answer: B
The astute businessman neatly fended off questions about his private life?
A
asked
B
explained
C
welcomed
D
sidestepped
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q57 OK Answer: C
He deprecated the attempts made to unseat him?
A
challenged
B
resisted
C
despise
D
condemned
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q58
The shortage of petrol was a perennial problem?
A
a recurring
B
a seasonal
C
an annual
D
an incurable
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q59 OK Answer: D
The noise across the road downed the sound of the keyboard in my room?
A
neutralized
B
overshadowed
C
balanced
D
equalized
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q60 OK Answer: D
I visited Amina umpteen times in her college, but she never came to me?
A
often
B
seldom
C
twice
D
occasionally
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q61 OK Answer: B
The last criticism at the rally was made in ignorance?
A
uniformed
B
unimpeachable
C
objective
D
impeccable
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q62 OK Answer: B
He holds on firmly to his hackneyed view of life.
A
wayward
B
principled
C
obsolete
D
positive
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q63 OK Answer: B
We were warned not to indulge in recriminations?
A
counter-charges
B
accusations
C
indiscretions [PAGE 484]
D
frivolous allegations
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q64 OK Answer: D
The tax rebate was a concession given to the civil servants?
A
a donation
B
an allowance
C
an incentive
D
an emolument Choose the option that complete the gap(s).
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q65 OK Answer: D
The striking workers have vowed not to return to work until the decision is reversed?
A
rescinded
B
dismissed
C
implemented
D
reverted
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q66 OK Answer: A
The girl cannot speak with a clear voice; she is always ........?
A
blabbing
B
vociferating
C
stuttering
D
gesticulating
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q67 OK Answer: A
My father has been away on a journey but my mother says she ....... he....... this Friday?
A
expects / would arrive
B
expected / will arrive
C
expects / will arrive
D
expected / would arrive [PAGE 485]
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q68 OK Answer: C
Yesterday in the hall, Ola said that ...... his watch?
A
he had mislaid
B
he had forgot
C
he has misplaced
D
he have lost
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q69 OK Answer: B
The idle steward could not see ...... on the wall, and he lost his job?
A
the writing
B
what will be written
C
the handwriting
D
what is written
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q70 OK Answer: A
Our soldiers are starting to zero ....... the enemy?
A
at
B
in on
C
unto
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q71 OK Answer: D
The team has benefited from the coach's ....... of experience?
A
minefield
B
reservoir
C
wealth
D
world
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q72 OK Answer: B
The politician ....... the family of the deceased?
A
greeted
B
condoled
C
wept over
D
commiserated with
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q73 OK Answer: B
The rain fell for days ......?
A
on ending
B
at ending
C
on end
D
at end
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q74 OK Answer: A
If he arrived late, everyone ........ him?
A
would have blamed
B
will blame
C
would blame
D
must blame
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q75 OK Answer: B
Kola was fined;....... thieves were given a jail sentence?
A
the rest of the
B
rest
C
the rest
D
rest of the
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q76 OK Answer: A
I look forward to ....... you next week?
A
seen
B
seeing
C
be seeing
D
see
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q77 OK Answer: D
He says he ...... find me a job, but will accommodate me?
A
could not
B
was not able to
C
is not able to
D
cannot be able to [PAGE 486]
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q78 OK Answer: C
I....... to pursue my education?
A
did not chance
B
did not have the opportunity
C
was not chanced
D
was not opportuned
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q79 OK Answer: D
Making a phone call instead of paying a visit represents a ........trend?
A
sudden new major social
B
new social sudden major
C
new sudden major social
D
sudden social new major
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q80 OK Answer: D
........ went to the stadium to watch a football match?
A
Amadi and me
B
Amadi and I
C
Me and Amadi
D
Amadi and myself
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q81 OK Answer: C
Didn't ...... draw your attention to the entry requirements?
A
anyone
B
everyone
C
everybody
D
nobody
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q82 OK Answer: D
There was ...... any traffic as he drove home?
A
hardly
B
normally
C
usually
D
no
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q83 OK Answer: A
Government should invest more in ....... training?
A
teacher's
B
teacher
C
teachers
D
teachers'
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q84 OK Answer: C
When they examined his body, they found that he ....... ?
A
had been dead
B
had been dying
C
died
D
was dead
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q85 OK Answer: B
There was ……. Any traffic as he drove home [PAGE 487]
A
usually
B
hardly
C
no
D
normally Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the the underlined letter(s).
Use of English JAMB 2007 Q98 OK Answer: D
association?
A
aSSociation
B
associaTION
C
associAtion
D
Association