2013

JAMB Use of English 2013 past questions

75 questions from the 2013 JAMB UTME Use of English paper. Free, with answers where available.

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Use of English JAMB 2013 Q1
which question paper type of use of English is given to you?
A
type D
B
type I
C
type B
D
type U
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q3 OK Answer: B
From the passage, how does a potter make several pots of almost identical size?
A
by weighing the lumps of clay
B
By having the right tools
C
By knowing what to do from experience
D
By having the knowledge of different pots
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q4 OK Answer: A
The phrase trims off any waste clay to the passage, means to
A
force the clay to the different colours
B
cut the clay
C
there are different colour in the clay
D
cut away unnecessary parts
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q5 OK Answer: D
The words congenial, as used in the passage, means
A
precise
B
similar
C
nice
D
congested [PAGE 573] PASSAGE II
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q6 OK Answer: D
which of the following is true according to the passage?
A
music can entrance evaluation performance
B
all listeners are music makers
C
all artist are objective in their feelings
D
music influences feelings at different levels
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q7
The expression....stage and hall, as used in the passage, means the
A
artist and the audience
B
producer and the director
C
Director and audience
D
artiste and his music
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q8 OK Answer: E
From the passage, it can be deduced that music is
A
better appreciated in a crowd
B
better appreciate when we are happy
C
better appreciated by professional critics
D
appreciated as the environment dictates
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q10 OK Answer: A
According to the passage, music plays a vital role in human society because
A
it is easy to appreciate music
B
stage performance is the most popular music opportunity
C
everybody can listen to music through the CD, MP3 and DVD
D
music provides enjoyment and relief PASSAGE III
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q21 OK Answer: B
In their preparation for the masquerade, David and others agreed to exercise extra caution in their dealings with Samuel because he would
A
Try his tricks on the to know their secrets
B
prepare well ahead of them
C
put them to shame
D
force them to dance with the masquerade
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q22 OK Answer: E
In the novel, Nwomiko was famous for her
A
spiritual powers
B
political struggles
C
lack of spiritual powers
D
lack of fighting spirit
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q23 OK Answer: D
with remarkable agility, he mounted The Fallen Goliath and went on to stuff his mouth with earth Who was the Fallen Goliath in the except above?
A
Cromwell
B
David
C
Polycarp
D
Samuel
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q24
If you have not behold your chi in his stark nakedness, be prepared to do so as soon as you set foot in that man's house. Form the except above, whose house we being referred to ?
A
Teacher Zaccheus
B
Mazi Okeke [PAGE 576]
C
Mazi Laza
D
Mazi Nwokike
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q26 OK Answer: C
Obu dashed out of the school building because
A
His teacher wanted to flog him
B
He came top of standard 1,
C
His teacher sent him on an errand
D
He was given a prize by the headmaster
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q27 OK Answer: C
In the novel, Bright lived with Teacher because
A
He was Teacher's nephew
B
His father was indebted to Teacher
C
He wanted to become a teacher
D
His father had gone on a long journey
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q28 OK Answer: D
According to the novel, Obu was good at
A
Proverbs
B
Cricket
C
Games
D
Jokes
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q29 OK Answer: B
Uke was conscripted into the military because
A
He was a social nuisance
B
He loved the British soldiers
C
His grandfather was a military man
D
He wanted to travel to Burma
E
He wanted to travel to
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q30
In the novel the 'pad' was a symbol of
A
Success
B
Unity
C
Failure
D
Love This questions are base on Jerry Agada's The successes
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q31
It can be inferred from the novel that Mr. Eze was Terkura Atsen's
A
Uncle [PAGE 577]
B
Role Model
C
Boss
D
Business partner
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q32
From the novel, David thought Ifenne should be involved in politics because he wanted him to
A
Rig the election for someone
B
take part in the election process
C
Extort money from the people
D
make a name for posterity
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q33 OK Answer: C
The civil war created business opportunities for people like Owoicho because:
A
the Ibos were conscripted into the army
B
the exit of the Ibos created a vacuum
C
the Ibos had ventured into other businesses
D
He became the supplier of all essential commodities
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q34 OK Answer: A
My boy, your future is bright, you can be anything you want to be....The statement above was made because Ifenne had
A
been working for others to make profit
B
been planning to excel
C
proven himself faithful and committed
D
purchased his first bus LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. [PAGE 578]
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q35 OK Answer: A
The departure of Ibo competitors to the East had favoured
A
Mama Okoh's business
B
Torkwase at Otukpo
C
Sgt Onyilo in the war front
D
Okoh's marriage
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q36
The team's poor performance at tournament plumb the depths of horror.
A
team's performance was enjoyed by all
B
the team's performance was full of disappointment
C
team's performance was rewarded
D
the team's performance was took them to the next round
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q37 OK Answer: D
Tolu and Chinedu live in each other 's pockets.
A
they steal from each other
B
they blackmail each other
C
they are very close to each other
D
they are long-term business partners
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q38 OK Answer: B
As the drama unfolded, Olatinuke was advised to keep her shirt on
A
she was advised to commit herself
B
she was advised to stay calm
C
she was advised to join the club
D
she was advised to wear her shirt
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q39 OK Answer: B
He is a clinging child.
A
he is possessive
B
he likes to cling with his sister.
C
he is a bully
D
he is a handsome young man
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q40 OK Answer: C
Zinana's examination result was not unfavourable
A
Her examination did not meet expectation
B
she was successful in her examination
C
her result could not earn her admission
D
she failed her examination
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q41 OK Answer: B
You need to brush up on your Spanish
A
you need to improve your skills
B
you need a brush from Spain
C
you need to learn to play with a Spaniard
D
you need to study the history of Spain
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q42 OK Answer: B
Amaka would pass for a beauty queen
A
She would be accepted by all as a beauty Queen
B
She walked past the beauty queen
C
she was acting as a beauty queen
D
she would pass the drink to the queen who is sitting next to her
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q43 OK Answer: B
'I can't wait to becoming a mother', the new bride declared
A
she is excited about motherhood
B
She is not keen on becoming a mother
C
She will be patient as a mother
D
She sees motherhood as a burden.
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q44 OK Answer: B
Usman needs to get his act together if he wants to pass the examination
A
He needs to organized himself
B
He needs to be fast when writing the examination
C
He needs to put on his stage costume
D
Heneeds to pull all points down in the examination
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q45 OK Answer: A
Ramatus expressed her feelings in uncertain terms [PAGE 579]
A
She expressed it secretly and courageously
B
she expressed it quietly and cautiously
C
She expressed it feebly and sickly
D
She expressed it clearly and strongly
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q46
Chibuzor gave a curt nod and walked away
A
rude
B
polite
C
shocking
D
Gentle
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q47 OK Answer: D
The girl took a cursory glance at the letter and hid it
A
Concise
B
Brief
C
Lasting
D
Sententious
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q48 OK Answer: B
The relationship between the couple has been frosty
A
Cordial
B
Amenable
C
Frugal
D
Fraudulent
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q49 OK Answer: B
The Novel laureate's activity in the field of science is heinous
A
Laudable
B
Deplorable
C
forgettable
D
Indelible
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q50 OK Answer: A
The accused was eventually convicted
A
consequently
B
subsequently
C
finially
D
initially
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q51 OK Answer: B
The plebs can be found in every society of the world
A
Elite
B
Middle class
C
Politicians
D
Masses
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q52 OK Answer: C
Everyone's condition was appalling
A
cloudy In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. [PAGE 580]
B
pleasant
C
complex
D
simple
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q53 OK Answer: A
The war against malaria keeps waxing
A
Decreasing
B
increasing
C
wavering
D
happening
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q54 OK Answer: B
The man's mordant wit is apparent to the entire village
A
scathing
B
caustic
C
withering
D
kind
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q55 OK Answer: A
The soldiers tried in their dogged defence of the city
A
strong
B
indestructible
C
classical
D
indifferent
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q56 OK Answer: C
Ayodeji is an ardent support of education for the girl child
A
a cogent
B
a passionate
C
an ignorant
D
an optimistic
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q57 OK Answer: A
The scholar's epitaph was demolished
A
embodiment
B
farmland
C
book
D
monument
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q58 OK Answer: A
Mohammed does his work with so much ardor
A
discouragement
B
knowledge
C
indifference
D
enthusiasm
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q59 OK Answer: B
The athlete is proud to be in the vanguard of sports development
A
leading position
B
destructive position Answer the following question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined [PAGE 581]
C
emerging position
D
unforgettable position
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q60 OK Answer: B
Nwankwo was on the verge of signing a two year contract with the club
A
brink
B
summit
C
height
D
shore
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q61
The lamb is a feeble little animal
A
loving
B
weak
C
fat
D
quiet
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q62 OK Answer: C
I am tired of your eternal argument
A
constant
B
useless
C
open
D
strong
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q63 OK Answer: D
The actress screamed when she noticed an object behind her
A
weeded in
B
stormed out
C
wailed
D
protested
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q64 OK Answer: A
The exhibition was an eye opener to all
A
style
B
examination
C
dispatch
D
display
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q65 OK Answer: B
As a journalist, Bala has always had a nose for stories
A
an instinct
B
a command
C
soft comment
D
cynical statement Choose the option that best complete the gap (s)
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q66 OK Answer: B
The girl says she is averse......what others admire
A
to
B
with [PAGE 582]
C
for
D
from
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q67 OK Answer: B
Our teacher defined ......in his introductory lesson
A
onomatopoeia
B
onomatopieoa
C
onomatopiea
D
Onomatopoia
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q68 OK Answer: D
The philanthropist devoted himself......the poor
A
by helping
B
to be helping
C
to helping
D
in helping
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q69 OK Answer: C
Tinu likes apples......she does not like oranges
A
so
B
but
C
or
D
do
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q70 OK Answer: D
The students had a .....On Independence Day.
A
march pass
B
match past
C
march past
D
match pass
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q71 OK Answer: C
Do you mind......another hour or two?
A
wait
B
waiting
C
to wait
D
to have waited
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q72
The continuous rain has really .......the soil.
A
satiated
B
saturated
C
melted up
D
mopped up
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q73
The police described the boy as being.....hand
A
over at
B
out of
C
on by
D
up to [PAGE 583]
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q74
It was very easy for the two political parties to form a .......Government
A
collusion
B
coalition
C
co-operative
D
colonial
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q75 OK Answer: D
All farmers were encouraged ......carry out fumigation on their farms
A
in
B
with
C
to
D
from
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q76 OK Answer: C
There are lots of.....in a park
A
moving fast luxury buses
B
fast moving luxury buses
C
luxury buses moving fast
D
luxury buses fast moving
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q77 OK Answer: A
Yours is to command.....is to obey
A
theirs'
B
their's
C
their
D
theirs
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q78 OK Answer: B
Local governments are authorized to pass
A
bye laws
B
byes-laws
C
bye's law
D
bye-law
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q79 OK Answer: D
Umar: I have never visited the dentist Aliyu: ......?
A
neither myself
B
l myself haven't
C
neither have l
D
l also never
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q80
Usman would have won the race.....
A
only if he could run fast
B
if he had run fast
C
if he can run faster
D
although he ran fast [PAGE 584]
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q81 OK Answer: B
My father told me to take the money from .....it
A
whomever offers
B
whomsoever offer
C
ever who offers
D
whoever offers
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q82 OK Answer: A
Our teacher defined.......as the killing of one's mother
A
matriarch
B
patricide
C
patriarch
D
matricide
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q83 OK Answer: D
If you are confused.......anything, phone my office
A
of
B
with
C
about
D
for
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q84 OK Answer: E
We have a family mutiny......our hands
A
on
B
for
C
from
D
of
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q85 OK Answer: D
We should try to help.....
A
the less fortunate
B
less fortunates
C
the less fortunate
D
this less forunate
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q96 OK Answer: D
lnternational
A
INternational
B
inTERnational
C
interNAtional
D
internaTIONal
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q98 OK Answer: D
Adamu is leaving a CAR behind?
A
who is leaving a car behind?
B
where is Adamu leaving a car?
C
what is Adamu leaving behind?
D
is Adamu driving the car in front?
Use of English JAMB 2013 Q99 OK Answer: A
Lambusa TOOK OFF the wig
A
Did Lambusa take off a wig?
B
Did Lambusa take off the ring?
C
who took off the wig?
D
What did Lambusa do?