2010

JAMB Use of English 2010 past questions

72 questions from the 2010 JAMB UTME Use of English paper. Free, with answers where available.

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Use of English JAMB 2010 Q2 OK Answer: A
According to the writer, the exciting thing about spaceship Earth is that it
A
has no instrument manual
B
is not difficult to maintain
C
is peculiar to other automobiles
D
is relatively easy to operate
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q3 OK Answer: C
The absence of instrument manual in Spaceship Earth has
A
made the operation of the Spaceship Earth difficult
B
forced man to devise other means of travelling in space
C
challenged man's inquisitiveness
D
made man helpless
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q4 OK Answer: A
From the passage, it can be deduced that man
A
learns by experiment and deduction
B
learns by chance and accidentally
C
is incapable of solving all his problems
D
by his nature is in constant search of knowledge
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q6 OK Answer: D
The expression 'stress is an issue every body can relate to experimentally' means that
A
it is better understood when experienced
B
its problem can be solved by everybody [PAGE 525]
C
everybody avoids it
D
everybody encounters it
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q7
Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A
stress is mostly caused by internal factors
B
stress can only be avoided during relaxation
C
stress is better handled by the individual
D
the issue of stress can be solved with no effort
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q8 OK Answer: D
According to the passage, the major step in controlling stress is
A
changing one's attitude to stressors
B
understanding the history of the disease
C
visiting family doctors for checkup and treatment
D
constant exercise to dissipate every energy
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q9 OK Answer: B
The experts feel one can control one's stress because
A
its cause are understandable
B
it is not difficult to control
C
external factors contribute less to stress
D
it is individually initiated
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q11 OK Answer: B
According to the writer, corruption is triggered off by
A
unnecessary affluence
B
selfish interests
C
private officials
D
public officers
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q12 OK Answer: C
From the passage, one of the consequences of corruption is that
A
large projects are executed
B
it is beneficial to wealthy people who stole public wealth
C
it impedes the progress of a nation
D
people get what they want with so much money to spend
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q13 OK Answer: D
Who. according to the writer should prevent corruption?
A
lawyers and police
B
corrupt public officers
C
the government
D
the people
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q14 OK Answer: C
Which of the following is an indication of ethical standard of governance?
A
fundamental human right
B
socio-economic instability
C
democratic governance
D
bloated expenditure
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q26 OK Answer: B
Though Mr. Iro is our new chairman, he views other members with jaundiced eye?
A
He takes a rather forceful position on dealing with his members
B
He takes an unfavourable position concerning his members
C
He takes a sicky view of his members
D
He takes a rather hazy view of his members
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q27 OK Answer: B
People are not interested in who rules?
A
People are not ruled by the leaders they want
B
People are not concerned about who rules them
C
The rulers are not concerned about the people
D
People who rule are not interested in the ruled
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q28 OK Answer: B
It is always good to steer a middle course in whatever one does
A
it is always good to get midway in anything one does
B
it is always good to act with moderation [PAGE 528]
C
it is always good to move away from the fore front
D
it is always good to work very hard
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q29 OK Answer: D
The witness said he had no axe to grind with his brothers?
A
He had no hatred for the brothers
B
He had no axe and therefore stole the matchet
C
He had no axe and therefore borrowed their matchet
D
He had no vested interest in the brothers.
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q30 OK Answer: C
The footballers moved with their tails between their legs?
A
They moved happily because they won the match the match
B
They were unhappy because they had been despised by their opponents
C
They were ashamed because they had been defeated
D
They moved with their tails between their legs
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q31 OK Answer: C
The headmaster managed to take his way out of having to give a speech?
A
He delivered a speech despite the difficult
B
He managed to give a speech out of a difficult situation
C
He managed to get himself out of a difficult situation
D
He managed to talk on his way
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q32 OK Answer: B
As regards the matter, we have crossed the Rubicon?
A
We are completely at loss
B
We are irrevocably committed
C
We are already qualified
D
We are perfectly committed
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q33 OK Answer: A
Uche is full of himself?
A
He is conceited
B
He is complete
C
He is a rich man
D
He is careful
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q34 OK Answer: A
As debutantes in that tournament, the super eagles were up against their first opponents by three goals to nil?
A
The Super Eagles were playing in the tournament for the first time, but they won their match by three goals to nothing
B
Though the Super Eagles were rated as the weakest side in the tournament, they won their first match by three goals to nil
C
Even though the Super Eagles were playing without some of their stars, they won their match by three goals to nil
D
As the best trackers in the match, the Super Eagles easily defeated their opponents by three goals to nothing [PAGE 529]
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q35 OK Answer: A
The woman was mournful as her husband was found dead drunk?
A
She was sad because her husband was absolutely drunk
B
She was apprehensive that her husband would drink as soon as he recovered from drunken stupor
C
She was sad because her husband was drunk and always as helpless as a dead man
D
She was mourning because her husband drank and died Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q36 OK Answer: D
I am optimistic about the interview though it was a mind-bending exercise?
A
an enervating
B
a debilitating
C
a difficult
D
an easy
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q37 OK Answer: C
The trader was amused by the cut-throat rush for the goods?
A
worrisome
B
strange
C
lackluster
D
mad
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q38 OK Answer: D
The teacher said that Ali's essay was full of many redundant details?
A
unexplained
B
strange
C
necessary
D
useful
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q39 OK Answer: B
His father surmounted the myriad of obstacles on his way?
A
most
B
few
C
all
D
many
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q40 OK Answer: B
Her ingenuous smile drew our attention?
A
witty
B
naive
C
clever
D
arrogant
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q41 OK Answer: D
Ndeni gave a flawless speech at the party?
A
a wonferful
B
a careless
C
an interesting
D
an imperfect [PAGE 530]
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q42 OK Answer: B
Beneath Ado's gruff exterior, he's really very kind-hearted?
A
nice
B
harsh
C
rough
D
gentle
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q43 OK Answer: C
The captain says sports is being debased by commercial sponsorship
A
localized
B
perverted
C
elevated
D
overvalued
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q44 OK Answer: D
Governing a country is not always as straightforward as people sometimes imagine?
A
complicated
B
troublesome
C
untoward
D
irksome
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q45 OK Answer: B
The crowd was very receptive to the speaker's suggestion?
A
disobedient
B
discrepancy
C
compromise
D
agreement
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q46 OK Answer: B
There was a general acquiescence on the new drug law
A
resistance
B
discrepancy
C
compromise
D
agreement
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q47 OK Answer: A
Aisha seems to feel ambivalent about her future?
A
decisive
B
anxious
C
ambitious
D
inconsiderate
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q48 OK Answer: A
The report of the committee contained a plethora of details?
A
shortage
B
simplicity
C
multitude
D
spectrum
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q49 OK Answer: A
The weather was still very heavy and sultry?
A
wintry and shadowy [PAGE 531]
B
cold and friendly
C
cloudly and thundery
D
hot and uncomfortable
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q50 OK Answer: D
Ada gave her husband a look that made words superfluous?
A
redundant
B
spurious
C
unnecessary
D
scanty Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q52 OK Answer: B
We were all enthusiastic as we awaited the result of the election?
A
bemused
B
agitated
C
elated
D
nervous
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q53 OK Answer: D
The uniform makes the guards look absurd?
A
dirty
B
smart
C
sensible
D
ridiculous
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q54 OK Answer: B
The law is often tardy in reacting to changing attitude?
A
quick
B
slow
C
exclusive
D
generous
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q55 OK Answer: A
Isa and Ilu ate sumptuous meals on their brother's wedding day?
A
expensive
B
foreign
C
insipid
D
cheap [PAGE 532]
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q56 OK Answer: D
Kaltume crouched over the papers on her desk?
A
wrote on
B
stood on
C
walked over
D
bent over
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q57 OK Answer: A
The panacea for a country's economic mess lie in the systematic planning and hard work
A
cure
B
foresight
C
hope
D
trouble
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q58 OK Answer: A
Thousands of workers have been victims of retrenchment since the military came back to power?
A
unemployment
B
trench mentality
C
suffering
D
increase in penury [PAGE 533]
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q59 OK Answer: D
The principal gave his speech offhand at the sports meeting?
A
calmly
B
beautifully
C
unconcerned
D
unprepared
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q60 OK Answer: A
Jankoli was dressed in an old assortment of clothes?
A
avalanche
B
homogeneity
C
sameness
D
melange
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q61 OK Answer: D
The director's remark was extremely apposite to the shrine?
A
collected
B
overwhelmed
C
embarrased
D
astonished
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q62 OK Answer: B
The director's remark was extremely opposite to the issue being discussed?
A
appropriate
B
inconsequential
C
emphatic
D
adequate
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q63 OK Answer: C
Her reputation is without a blemish?
A
struggle
B
problem
C
fault
D
blessing
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q64 OK Answer: C
Ugo's is eligible for the post of secretary?
A
nominated
B
invited
C
qualified
D
intelligent
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q65 OK Answer: D
This is an abridge version of No longer at Ease?
A
an outdated
B
an enlarged
C
an illustrated
D
a shortened Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q66 OK Answer: C
Lemoti ....... as a painter, but also as a sculptor?
A
is gifted only not
B
is only not gifted
C
is gifted not only
D
is only gifted
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q67 OK Answer: A
He can recall the important dates in the nation's history, it is interesting to listen as he rattles........?
A
off
B
over
C
up
D
out [PAGE 534]
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q68 OK Answer: A
Last Monday his father asked me, ....... ?
A
if I had come some days before
B
if I had come the day before
C
did you come yesterday
D
had I come yesterday
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q69 OK Answer: B
The boy told his mother...... ?
A
that was the girl he told her about
B
that was the girl I told you about her
C
that was the girl I told her about
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q70 OK Answer: C
His wife was badly injured in the fracas, but I think she will pull ....... ?
A
up
B
over
C
through
D
back
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q72 OK Answer: B
One of the women who ...... in the premises ...... been ordered to quit?
A
sells / have
B
sell / has
C
sell / have
D
sells / has
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q73
The new trade agreement should facilitate ....... ?
A
more economic rapid growth
B
economic more rapid growth
C
rapid economic more growth
D
more rapid economic growth
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q74 OK Answer: C
The principal said that he was pleased ...... my effort?
A
on
B
of
C
with
D
about
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q75 OK Answer: C
Paper is made …… woodpulp
A
on
B
of
C
from
D
with
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q76 OK Answer: D
Long after everyone …… the hall, Obi still sat inside
A
left
B
is leaving
C
has left
D
had left [PAGE 535]
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q77 OK Answer: D
They are the ….. dresses
A
baby's
B
baby
C
babies
D
babais
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q78 OK Answer: C
The politician was sent …… exile
A
onto
B
into
C
on
D
to
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q79
When we looked up, we ...... the plane some miles away?
A
site
B
cited
C
sited
D
sighted
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q80 OK Answer: D
Vital ...... is still spread ..... word of mouth in most villages in Africa?
A
information / from
B
information / with
C
information / by
D
information / through
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q81 OK Answer: A
Western education is one of the ...... child trafficking?
A
legacies
B
evidence
C
remnants
D
inheritance
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q82 OK Answer: D
The federal Government has ....... child trafficking?
A
postulated
B
projected
C
prescribed
D
proscribed
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q83 OK Answer: D
The man was happy that his son confessed his guilt and so the others were .......?
A
implicated
B
accused
C
punished
D
exonerated [PAGE 536]
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q84 OK Answer: D
Based on the facts before me, I have no alternative ....... to hold you responsible?
A
only
B
as
C
than
D
but
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q85
Many people would always find reasons to ....... the law?
A
arrogate
B
debase
C
circumvent
D
circumspect
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q96 OK Answer: D
satisfactory?
A
satisfacTORY
B
saTISfactory
C
SATisfactory
D
satisFACtory Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed syllable are written in capital letters(s). [PAGE 538]
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q98
EMEKA finished his home work yesterday.
A
Was Emeka helped to do his home work?
B
Did Emeka do his home work yesterday?
C
When did Emeka finish his home work?
D
Who finished his home work yesterday?
Use of English JAMB 2010 Q99 OK Answer: A
Taiwo SAILED to London.
A
Did Taiwo fly to London?
B
Did Taiwo sail to Brazil?
C
Did Taiwo sail to London
D
Where did Taiwo sail to?