2014

JAMB Use of English 2014 past questions

66 questions from the 2014 JAMB UTME Use of English paper. Free, with answers where available.

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Use of English JAMB 2014 Q2
Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A
Change is inevitable
B
Change is inimitable
C
Change is inestimable
D
Change is invaluable
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q3
It can be deduced from the passage that political and social changes are
A
repulsive
B
Intertwined
C
Antithetical
D
Independent
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q6 OK Answer: D
It can be inferred from the passage that snakes are
A
Homogeneous reptiles
B
Heterogeneous creatures
C
Voracious cow eaters
D
Great insect eaters
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q7
The most notable thing about snakes, according to the passage, is that they
A
Exist in families
B
Abound in Gombe and Plateau States
C
Are versatile in reproduction
D
Eat big but seldom
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q8
Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A
Snakes are seldom seen at the Antarctica.
B
Snakes are not in the polar regions.
C
Snakes are endemic on every continent.
D
There are countless number of snakes in the Republic of Ireland.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q9
It can be deduced from the passage that snakes have
A
Large appetite for antelopes
B
No external auditory organ
C
Visible internal locomotive organs
D
No visual sense of measurement
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q21 OK Answer: B
Chief Okeke Okafo decided to buy an 'iron horse because it would
A
raise his status in the clan
B
minimize the strain of travel from one town to another
C
give him the opportunity to act like the District Commissioner.
D
allow him to be the head of the clan.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q22
..... the vanquished dragon, spewing sand instead of fire gave a solemn and humiliating pledge that he would never cross Obu's path. From the excerpt above, the word 'Vanquished' means
A
unconcerned
B
sensitive
C
subdued
D
unflappable.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q23 OK Answer: A
In the novel, the suspicion that Obu was an 'Ogbanje had revalued the
A
disappearance of Obu in Standard I
B
price tag Mazi Laza and his wife placed on Obu
C
participation of Obu as a member of the masquerade group [PAGE 592]
D
time Obu spent at Teacher's house
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q24 OK Answer: A
According to the novel a pupil who cared his dass would be instructed to
A
fetch firewood for the teachers
B
carry a pad
C
clean the latrines
D
dance on the assembly ground.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q25 OK Answer: A
If you get confused at any stage, let me know ! want this pottage to be well prepared The statement above was meant to
A
encourage Ada's cooking habit
B
confuse Obu
C
test Obu's cooking skills
D
distract Ada
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q26 OK Answer: B
According to the novel, Mazi Laza would shout at any person standing in his way because his bicycle
A
was manufactured by local engineers
B
had faulty brakes and outdated pedals
C
came from the same stock as Chief Okeke's D had injured people on many occasions
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q27 OK Answer: D
From the novel, the first person to own a bicycle in Umuatulu clan was
A
Polycarp's father B Ð’. Mazi Lazarus
C
Teacher Zacheaus Kanu
D
Chief Okeke Okafo
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q29 OK Answer: C
From the novel, what was Ada's punishment for fighting with Madam?
A
She fetched water from the stream with a basket
B
She ate only once a day for one week
C
She scrubbed the school latrine for one week
D
She copied Psalm 119 from start to finish [PAGE 593]
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q30 OK Answer: B
In the novel. Obu would not touch cocoyam soup because he claimed it.
A
would get stuch in his throat B would make him sick
B
Okoh Amen
C
was not well prepared
D
had lost its taste Question 31 to 35 are based on Jerry Agada's The Successors 31 The entertainment expenses for Okoh Amen's traditional manage nites were paid for by
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q34 OK Answer: C
Markudi became more prominent because of the
A
bridge
B
international hotel
C
railway station
D
road
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q35 OK Answer: B
In the novel, Maria's tolerance of her husband spending half the night on duty at the hotel was considered a
A
way to remedy all marital problems
B
necessary price to pay for the success of their marriage.
C
bad thing that couple should discourage
D
way of taking a great risk. [PAGE 594] Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q36 OK Answer: D
The minister considered the ministry's budget to be a drop in the ocean in view of the number of projects in the pipeline.
A
The pipeline project across the ocean will be abandoned unless budgetary allocation improves
B
The amount available may be inadequate for projected expenditure
C
The minister may be dropped for failing to complete a number of projects
D
The money approved cannont complete the pipeline project acorss the ocean
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q37 OK Answer: A
The police are looking for the woman who farmed her children out to her neighbours.
A
The police wanted the woman for allowing her children to destroy her neighbour's crops.
B
The woman and her children are in the habit of working in neighbour's farms and the police are not well disposed to this
C
The police may arrest the woman for allowing her neighbours to take care of her children.
D
The woman may be arrested for allowing her children to be a nuisance to her neighbours
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q38 OK Answer: A
Jummai's father remarked that pigs would fly before she passed.
A
She would have to cheat in order to pass.
B
It would be possible to pass only if she worked harder.
C
It would never be possible for her to pass.
D
He would have to bribe her teachers to enable her to pass.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q39 OK Answer: B
The president said that he found himself between a rock and a hard place when the press said that he has resigned.
A
Hard places are dangerous for the president.
B
He dreamt that he was abandoned.
C
He thought that hard places were unsafe.
D
He had a hard decision to make.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q40 OK Answer: B
Kunana is like a bear in the sore head.
A
He is a bully.
B
He is grumpy.
C
He is ugly.
D
He is quiet.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q41 OK Answer: A
Olu gave his brother a bumpy ride.
A
Olu's brother rode on Olu's back to success.
B
Olu took his brother on a bumpy road.
C
Olu gave his brother a difficult time.
D
Olu gave his brother a ride on his car.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q42
Adeola doesn't have to go to the farm today.
A
Adeola may go to the farm today if he so wishes. [PAGE 595]
B
Adeola ought not to have gone to the farm today.
C
Adeola must not go to the farm today.
D
Adeola should not go to the farm today.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q43 OK Answer: A
My boss asked me to take my eyes off the ball.
A
I should stop paying attention to what is most important.
B
I should be focused when i am about to stay off football.
C
I should stay off football after sustaining an injuiry.
D
I should be focused when playing football.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q44
The robber was hedged in by the people.
A
The robber was surrounded by the people.
B
The robber was killed by the people.
C
The robber was exposed by the people.
D
The robber was caught by the people.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q45 OK Answer: A
Many workers are not happy because they live a hand-to-mouth life.
A
They work hard with their hands.
B
They are voracious and avaricious.
C
They are barely surviving.
D
They have rejected the use of spoons. Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q46 OK Answer: D
Prolonged strike action debilitated the industry.
A
Strayed.
B
Invigorated.
C
Isolated.
D
Weakened.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q48 OK Answer: A
The young girl was taken aback by her father's gift of a car.
A
Nonplussed.
B
Shocked.
C
Unmoved.
D
Surprised.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q49 OK Answer: C
Musa is a gifted but erratic player.
A
Unstable. [PAGE 596]
B
Strong.
C
Regular.
D
Unpredictable.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q50
The lamp shades were translucent.
A
Transparent.
B
Opaque.
C
Intersected.
D
Luminous.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q52 OK Answer: A
Some of my neighbours have an antipathy to dogs.
A
Alarm for.
B
Enmity towards.
C
Affection for.
D
Acronym for.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q53 OK Answer: C
The dressmaker unpicked the seam of the shirt.
A
Tore up.
B
Threaded.
C
Sewed up.
D
Picked up.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q54
The testimony of the witness was vague.
A
Clear.
B
Disturbing.
C
True.
D
Ambiguous.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q55 OK Answer: C
As a student, Isa tied communal living for a few years.
A
Private.
B
Collective.
C
General.
D
Shared. Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q56
The chairman admires incessant meetings.
A
Irregular. [PAGE 597]
B
Unusual.
C
Planned.
D
Constant.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q57 OK Answer: B
Today's weather is favorable for a game of tennis.
A
Disapproving.
B
Impartial.
C
Abnormal.
D
Encouraging.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q58 OK Answer: A
All the candidates looked aghast at the reading of the questions.
A
Relaxed.
B
Fulfilled.
C
Dismayed.
D
Satisfied.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q60 OK Answer: D
The first round of the tournament was a doddle.
A
Exasperating.
B
Easy.
C
Balanced.
D
Dodgy.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q61 OK Answer: B
The lazy man cast a lustful glance at his neighbour's wife.
A
Envious.
B
Hateful.
C
Quick.
D
Covetous.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q62
They accused him of fomenting political unrest.
A
Guiding.
B
Inciting.
C
Discouraging.
D
Preventing.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q63 OK Answer: C
You can learn a great deal just from watching other players.
A
Discover.
B
Invent.
C
Accumulate. [PAGE 598]
D
Allow.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q64 OK Answer: D
All the researchers were asked to gather information on the new viral infection.
A
Give.
B
Collect.
C
Disseminate.
D
Distort. Choose the option that best complete the gap.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q65
The dispute between the two countries has resulted in the severing of diplomatic relations.
A
Strengthening.
B
Breaking.
C
Securing.
D
Swapping.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q66 OK Answer: D
The house and the senate will at noon next Wednesday, _________ to hear a special address by the president.
A
Collude.
B
Convene.
C
Adjourn.
D
Rise. [PAGE 599]
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q67 OK Answer: D
At the _________ of the century, many ways of doing things were introduced.
A
Sight.
B
Turn.
C
Event.
D
Birth.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q68 OK Answer: B
You may have the pencil, but you can't have the ballpoint ________.
A
As well.
B
Either.
C
Furthermore.
D
Also.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q69 OK Answer: C
The president said that the country was not out of the _____ yet.
A
Wood.
B
Forest.
C
Fog.
D
Water.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q71
The invigilator _____ to know how long the examination _____ going on.
A
Wanted/ had been.
B
Wanted/ has been.
C
Want/had been.
D
Wanted/have been.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q72
The guard spent all the night pacing _____.
A
To and fro.
B
From and to.
C
Fro and to.
D
To and from.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q73 OK Answer: B
The woman refused to testify ______ her husband.
A
From.
B
In.
C
At.
D
Against.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q75 OK Answer: D
The words _____ divided between the end of one line.
A
Has being.
B
Have been.
C
Have being.
D
Has been.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q76 OK Answer: C
Those _____ are very beautiful.
A
Flowers of ours.
B
Flowers of her.
C
Flowers of her's.
D
Our flowers.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q77
Cooking has never been Jumoke's _____.
A
Forte. [PAGE 600]
B
Recital.
C
Conduct
D
Style.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q78 OK Answer: B
when the strike is over, there will probably be an increase in wages and a _____ increase in prices.
A
Chronic.
B
Sporadic.
C
Concordant.
D
Concurrent. [PAGE 601]
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q79 OK Answer: D
My mother was _____ annoyed with me for coming late.
A
Just.
B
Very.
C
Neither.
D
Hotly.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q80 OK Answer: B
The chairman is too much _____ an idealist for coming late.
A
With.
B
From.
C
About.`
D
Of.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q81 OK Answer: B
The clock _____ 12 o'clock two hours ago.
A
Striking.
B
Strikes.
C
Strike.
D
Struck.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q82 OK Answer: D
What is the jury's _____ the matter.
A
Verdict with.
B
Verdict on.
C
Verdict at.
D
Verdict from.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q83
The unconscious man was _____ after receiving first aid.
A
Revived.
B
Reawakened.
C
Reformed.
D
Restored.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q84 OK Answer: B
The laughter _____ his face for a moment.
A
Remade.
B
Improved.
C
Controlled.
D
Animated.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q85 OK Answer: A
She traced her family history _____ matrilineal.
A
At.
B
In.
C
By.
D
With.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q95 OK Answer: D
Valedictory.
A
vaLEdictory.
B
valeDICtory.
C
valedicTORY.
D
VALedictory.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q96 OK Answer: A
Congratulation.
A
conGRAtulation.
B
congraTUlation.
C
congratuLAtion.
D
CONgratulation.
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q98 OK Answer: D
My mother bought a BICYCLE yesterday.
A
When did my mother buy a bicycle?
B
What did my mother buy yesterday?
C
Whose mother bought a bicycle yesterday?
D
Did my mother steal a bicycle yeaterday?
Use of English JAMB 2014 Q99 OK Answer: A
AMINA went to Abuja by air.
A
Did Amina go to Jos by air?
B
Is Amina going to Abuja by air?
C
Who went to Abuja by air?
D
Did Amina go to Abuja by road?