JAMB Use of English 2015 past questions

The expression third party, as used in the passage, means.

The expression, visual and audio, as used in the passage, refers to

From the passage Okoli's living conditions could best be described as

From the passage, it can be deduced that

The word professionals, as used in the passage suggests

According to the passage, Okoli was afraid to lose

Which of the following statements can be inferred [PAGE 605] from the passage?

The word omen, as used in the passage, means

According to the passage, the different approaches to conflict management are

From the passage, Okoli did not travel by bus

The word utility, as used in the passage, means

Which of the following factors may not be consi- dered in film-making according to the passage?

It can be concluded that Okoli smiled a smile of [PAGE 635] difference b cause he was

The word couched, as used in ihe passage, means

According to the passage, the Global Positioning System was first invented in the

From the writer's point of view, one can conclude that

According to the passage, the GPS was initially produced for

Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

The expression, atomic clocks, as used in the passage, means

What is the symbolic function of a native language, according to the passage?

Which of the following is true according to the passage?

In the novel, Tayo led to Vanessa that Christine was his

This question is based on S. L. Manyika's IN DEPENCE According to Tayo the two major problems of Nigeria were

Tayo screamed when his father took him to the ocean because he

Tayo's uncle, Kayode, wanted to study Engineering in

Tayo opted to remain in Nigeria because he had a duty to serve his

The information that Efua's diary had been leaked to all in the school was first made known to her by

Which of the following statements captures Ansa's thought about Jimi?

Suleiman's reason for becoming a Muslim in the novel is because Islam brings sense of

Outside the gate, he stood for a moment and listened From the excerpt above, what did Jimi listen to?

The title of the book Edward brought for Vanessa was

After listening to jim's explanation on the stolen laboratory equipment, Mr. Mallum decided to

Tayo wrote a biography of

What did Ansa to when Efua was introduced to him

How did Nene feel when she saw Efua's painting by Ansa?

Wearing woolens, lamb wool cardigans, extra socks, gloves and Balliol scarf signified that Tayo was

After her graduation, Nene hoped to study

Mr. Richardson's advice to Tayo over his intention to marry Vanessa was borne out of

At one time, the closeness between Jimi and Wole heightened because they wanted to

In the novel, Caro's attitude towards Efua Coker could be regarded as

The painting was beautifully faked

Teacher Bade earned the nickname 'Cane because he was

The death of Mrs. Solade A barely changed Jimi's life B definitely changed Jimi's life

The letter was being written by the principal

From the storyline, we could conclude that Forcados High School emphasized

The man's Achilles' heel is women From the following questions 27 - 30, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. [PAGE 638]

Despite the fact that Ansa was not as brilliant as Jimi, he still saw Jimi as a

Which of the following methods did Miss Novi employ to resuscitate the little boy who fainted?

Ibrahim made me feel small

Jimi was to run away from the policemen when they asked him to stop by

Advising Olu to break his bad habit is like knocking your head against a brick wall.

The impromptu meeting to prepare for the mid-term dinner was attended by the

Mr. Malium, the principal, was a symbol of

The student received a mild reproof from the teacher

What did Jimi occupy himself with as he took his shower?

The chairman is Parsimonious

Who was considered as a bright spark in an unspoken contest with Jimi over their chemistry results ?

The man was traitorous to our club.

The teachers' attitude towards Efua was that of

One of the things Ansa observed about his fellow students when they resumed for the new term was that some of them

They come here on bootless errand.

Mary bought outlandish costumes from the Far East

The workers tightened their hold on the capital

His property went down the drain

Aisha impelled Ola to the party.

Amedu's actions provoked severe criticism

This case is within the jurisdiction of the council

I haven't seen the movie and my brother hasn't either

At the end of the competition, the team brought up the rear

Sule would have been given the car if his father had not complained

Shola is the mouthpiece of the association

This event was a watershed in the company

Adayi cannot halt the march of time

Audu said his gift should have been a great deal more

He made a lucid point

The lecture is Uye's road to Damascus

The creature in the storybook has an impis character

.....unsafe to drive at night

Ado is the of the backwoodsmen

Our teacher just shut his eyes to something strange

The .....event takes place every two years

Bello said he would pitch his tent with the club

'Try not to lose heart', said the man

Many people are alienated from their root nowadays

Snakes and ladders always.....me happy these days

Kasim would have attended the party if he had been invited

Garba acquiesced.....their decision

The couple danced to the lively tunes at the party.

If he ..... French he...... go to France

She said the experience was harrowing.

The government gave an unconvincing argument for increasing indirect tax.

She said you would eat there......?

The house was invaded by the young officers

Ado is a dependable apprentice

The delegates were given.....

I like Adamu's weird attitude

The president complains of a stagnant economy

Amina......she were a beauty queen.

We travelled to an obscure little town

He came across his one-time friend in Lagos.

.....a good boy, he was given a prize

She is known for her bizarre dressing

Lami normally scurries around town

We spent a gruesome weekend at the hotel

Sule's poem is always explicit and compelling

It was a humiliating action', said Audu

Usman smiled in a scornful way

Alade is noted for his erratic behaviour

Some members of the elite in our society are mean

The priest knows Ochai as an abstainer.

The hotel charged me on exorbitant price

She gave a caustic remark on the occasion.

It was good try but it didn't quite work out.

I don't like the man's discourteous attitude

Just give me the basic facts, with needless details

Usama likes toys made with bright and animated colours

Aisha's mother is very firm,

The man has strong distaste for alcohol

The family values have to be preserved for succeeding generations

The schism in the organization is on the increase.

Lekan in an aggressive basketball player

Sule admires people who have unbending character.

The girl was escorted by her great aunt,

He detests honesty.

The home team thrashed the visitors.

The number of stores will be increased.....twenty to thirty

you should put in some effort.

The mechanic did not tell me the brakes....bad.

Tayo could have supplied the goods but it was....into two

It is generally...... that we should eat less fat and more vegetables.

Had Aisha realized what marriage entails she....

Laraba couldn't do it as expected,...?

The company deals....computer software

Ado struck Isa with.....blow across his shoulder.

There is no logic.....any of their claims

Tunde and Kola were not supposed to attend the party.....?

.....the house was an easy task for the demolition [PAGE 615] squad.

The player sat on the bench....the match lasted

Abiola is....

He ran out when he saw the teacher,.....?

....you do, slow down and take your time

Parents should be good examples.....their children

He travelled.... last week

He was present at the party......?

The new manager has..... to his staff

The prisoners had been.....from all contacts.

Amina blushed and accepted.....good grace

The fruits were shared......the five girls

He....say he.....do it

Ali looked to the left and then.....the right before crossing the road.

Audu overbalanced and...the water.

Isa wants you to come, and ...........who is free

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Bukola's UNCLE is a strict teacher For this questions, choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed syllables are written in capital letter(s). In each of questions 98 to 100, the word in capital letters has the Emphatic Stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates [PAGE 618]

Kunle saw the snake on THE TREE

She put the spoon on the CHAIR

Laraba ran sluggishly to the CAR