2018

JAMB Use of English 2018 past questions

89 questions from the 2018 JAMB UTME Use of English paper. Free, with answers where available.

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Use of English JAMB 2018 Q1
From the passage we can gather that
A
there is not much consideration for the health of the inhabitants
B
there is deliberate effort to inconvenience the people
C
buildings are put up anyhow
D
projects are carried out without approval
E
the inconveniences suffered by the inhabitants will be for a while
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q2
Unless it can be shown that the money voted for projects can be spent on them in good time
A
the development activity will not be intense
B
it will not be easy to convince the Government of our executive ability
C
it will not be difficult to ask Government for funds
D
our final results will be unreliable
E
the road diversions and other inconveniences will continue
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q2
Just as nagging parents have long suspected' implies that the parents suspected that
A
their children did not listen to them [PAGE 662]
B
children could not hear properly after listening to amplified music
C
otologists were always right
D
children were disobedient because they did not listen to their parents
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q3
An eye for aesthetics in this passage means
A
regard for space word
B
beneficial psychological effects
C
regard for health
D
consideration for beauty
E
a cluster of buildings alone
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q5
Which of these is NOT among the reasons given by the author for enumerating the examples of the current development?
A
To show that we are capable of executing approved projects
B
To convince the Government that we can be trusted with the task
C
The inconvenience currently being experienced will go on indefinitely
D
We are fully aware of the inconveniences being caused but we do not want to complain
E
We have the capacity to complete worthy See projects within the scheduled time [PAGE 646]
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q6
'Our world of accelerating social and technological change' means that
A
our world is moving too fast socially and technologically
B
our world is gong through more rapid, social and technological change.
C
the social and technological change is more exhilarating than before.
D
the social and technological change is accelerating our
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q7
What main difference is mentioned between the child and the adult?
A
Age difference
B
Weight difference
C
Time Difference
D
Developmental Difference
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q8
What right has the mother to give orders to the Child? has the mother to go
A
She is the 'owner' of the child A
B
She is stronger than the child
C
She under stands the environmental better than the child
D
She is more self-conscious than the child
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q9
The two-year old child begins to refuse orders
A
in order to annoy his parents
B
because he does not not understand them
C
to assert his independence
D
because he has just learnt the new word 'no'
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q11
From the passage, it can be inferred that since
A
more black mates between the ages of 15 and 19 have been getting killed by guns
B
more white than black males have been getting killed by guns
C
more black males between the ages of 15 and 19 have been killing one another with guns
D
more black than white males have been killing one another with guns.
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q11
According to the writer, people lead and motivate others because they want to
A
project individual contribution
B
encourage selfless service
C
make the world a home
D
prevent empty search.
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q12
In Secretary Donna Shalala's view, the situation depicted by the statistics is
A
disturbing and conducive
B
topical and intimidating
C
tense and reassuring
D
alarming and unbearable.
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q12
According to the passage, balance must be en- throned because it is
A
a critical interdependent functional
B
an amazing help for consciences
C
a critical part of fidelity
D
a serious way of ensuring success. [PAGE 666]
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q13
The writer says 'the firearms figures are rising' Because [PAGE 648]
A
more teenagers are now getting killed by firearms than by motor vehicle accidents
B
more teenagers now carry firearms than used to be the case
C
more teenagers are now getting killed by firearms than used to be the case
D
firearms now have figures that are terribly high
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q13
The word inclinations, as used in the passage, means
A
creeds
B
tendencies
C
inhibitions
D
power
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q14
What will actually be proved 'if the premise of education is granted'?
A
Violence on television encourages violence in the real life.
B
Good models can influence the young
C
Entertainment on television is harmful to society
D
The viewer of fantasized violence is the criminal who acts out violence
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q15
From the passage, it can be inferred that
A
people insincerely discuss facts that govern their behaviour.
B
all managerial decisions are based on assumptions.
C
people make conscious efforts to acquire hid- den knowledge.
D
all things in life exist on some beliefs PASSAGE IV Believe it or not, change is to human existence what the blood is to the human body. We live in an era of amazing ... 16... (A. well-defined
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q26
In spite of his humble beginning. Audu now throws his weight around
A
Audu is arrogant despite his simple upbringing
B
Despite his obvious poverty, Audu is a proud man.
C
His noble birth notwithstanding, Audu is a proud man
D
From his poor background, Audu is now a rich man
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q27
The vice chancellor is riding the crest of the last quarter of his administration.
A
The vice chancellor enjoy the acknowledge- ment of the success of his administration.
B
The vice chancellor does not enjoy the people's criticism of his administration.
C
The vice chancellor hopes to overcome soon, the poor comments on his administration.
D
The vice chancellor does not talk of his success in office.
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q29
The manager paid us in hard currency
A
We were paid in new notes
B
We were paid in foreign currency
C
We were paid in dollars and pound sterling
D
We were paid in a strong and stable currency
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q30
If he went to London, he would see the Queen
A
When he goes to London, he will see the Queen
B
He did not go to London and did not see the Queen
C
He did not see the Queen when he went to London
D
He would like to see the Queen when he goes to London In each of questions 31 to 50, choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q30
The company ought to have issued warrants for one billion shares.
A
The company has issued one billion shares.
B
The management expected the company to issue more than one billion shares.
C
Memebers of the compnay bought less than one billion shares.
D
The company did not issue one billion shares.
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q31
He needed not to have played in the position of quarterback in volley ball.
A
He participated in the game in his unusual position.
B
Nobody expected him to have participated in the game.
C
He wanted to play in a position other than the one he was offered.
D
Someone did not want him to play in the posi- tion that he played.
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q32
Eze's skin now looks flabby as a result of his changed circumstances.
A
neat
B
firm
C
weak
D
oily
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q33
he could not speak out because he had to the or
A
His feet was muddy
B
He was weak and cowardly [PAGE 669] Ć Me was clumsy and lazy
D
He was shy and timid
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q35
We watched in wonder as she rattled away in the esoteric language.
A
inscrutable
B
familiar
C
secret
D
obscure
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q35
As far as Abu is concerned, Mero should be giver
A
All Abu is saying is that Mero probably deserves more than fifty naira and not less
B
All Abu is concerned with is that Mero should be given nothing more than fifty naira
C
in Abu's estimation, Mero merits not more than fifily naira.
D
In Abu's opinion, Mero deserves fifty naira o probably more In each of question 36 to 50, choose the option oppo site in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q36
She was asked to swallow her pride and get busy.
A
be more realistic
B
eat up her own pride
C
be more insistent
D
be less proud
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q36
As an idiot, the boy is weak in class
A
a deviant
B
a dunce
C
an expert
D
a genius 37 We were shocked by the news that he had lost the money
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q38
His textile business deals are in gross
A
wholesale
B
imported
C
retailed
D
exported
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q38
The principal was advised to be flexible on critical issues
A
livid
B
cautious
C
evasion
D
rigid [PAGE 670] 39 Bola always looks sober
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q39
The government is initiating new effective programmes to boost production.
A
ending/enhance
B
reviewing/renew
C
rearranging/increase
D
terminating/reduce
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q40
The culprit unwittingly subjected himself to great [PAGE 652] humilation.
A
cunningly
B
curiously
C
foolishly
D
subtly
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q40
Dupe was promoted for her efficiency
A
ability
B
incompetence
C
inconsistency
D
rudeness 41 The management wants to consider her reticent behaviour in due course
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q41
The masses are controlled by the whims and caprices of their rules
A
wish
B
parochialism
C
will power
D
level-headedness
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q42
In his quest for solidarity, the party leader undertook a nation-wide tour.
A
unity
B
resistance
C
mobilization
D
re-organization
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q43 OK Answer: B
Our party is wielding potent political power
A
assuming
B
renouncing
C
restoring
D
reappraising
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q44 OK Answer: C
The ruier expects full allegiance from his subjects at all times.
A
obedience
B
homage
C
disloyalty
D
disapproval
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q46 OK Answer: D
The leader called for concerted efforts in order to get over the problems.
A
combined
B
definite
C
disparate [PAGE 653]
D
isolated
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q46 OK Answer: D
The economist concluded that several factors have been adduced to explain the fall in the birth rate.
A
affirmed
B
diffused
C
mentioned
D
refuted
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q47 OK Answer: D
The video tape recorder was made obsolete by the introduction of the satellite dish.
A
antiquated
B
useless
C
fashionable
D
functional
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q47 OK Answer: D
The presidential system is an antidote to some political ailments.
A
an answer
B
a reply
C
an inquiry
D
an obstacle
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q48 OK Answer: D
Segun is somebody who always follows his own inclinations
A
impulses
B
aversions
C
dispositions
D
deviations
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q48 OK Answer: D
Ola thought that her father was very callous
A
parlous
B
compassionate
C
wicked
D
cheerful
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q49 OK Answer: A
The poor man is compelled to languish in his poverty-stricken situation.
A
luxuriate in
B
deteriorate in
C
suffer in
D
laugh at
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q52 OK Answer: D
His loss suddenly became redeemable.
A
repulsive
B
incurable
C
exclusive
D
recoverable
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q52 OK Answer: D
Okibe was rusticated for his derogatory remark about the principal
A
complementary
B
unsavoury
C
unwarranted
D
lackluster
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q53 OK Answer: B
The move to expel the chairman was sanctioned by members of the party. [PAGE 654]
A
opposed
B
supported
C
unleashed
D
initiated
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q53 OK Answer: B
Justice is difficult to enforce because people are unwilling to accept any loss of sovereignty.
A
autonomy
B
position
C
leadership
D
kingdom
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q54 OK Answer: D
After the meeting, I read a leer on his face as he looked at the woman
A
bad look
B
satisfying meaning
C
poor smile
D
pleasant disposition
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q54 OK Answer: D
There are still virtuous women in our society today.
A
clever
B
upright
C
devilish
D
intelligent
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q55 OK Answer: A
The plane has gone awry
A
wrong
B
wild
C
well
D
wide
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q56 OK Answer: D
Because Jamiu is also easily offended, he was not considered for the post of head boy.
A
troublesome
B
stubborn
C
docile
D
irritable
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q57 OK Answer: A
The witness provided a monstrous account of the event
A
shocking
B
verbatim
C
supportive
D
tragic
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q57 OK Answer: A
He was too petrified to give the closing remarks at the conference.
A
frightened
B
delighted
C
agitated
D
happy
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q58 OK Answer: B
He is a prolific writer.
A
an influential
B
a very productive
C
a clever
D
a well-known
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q58 OK Answer: B
During a particular time of the day, the road shimmers in the heat.
A
darkens
B
lightens
C
shine
D
beams [PAGE 673]
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q59 OK Answer: C
The chairman advised the participants to follow or convention in stating their points.
A
eloquence
B
prudence
C
tradition
D
advice
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q59 OK Answer: C
Every human being is vulnerable to communicable diseases.
A
liable
B
lifted
C
immured
D
closed 60 Mariam looks rather furtive to Shehu.
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q60
The recommended novel has a convoluted theme [PAGE 655]
A
an attractive
B
a simple
C
a complicated
D
a disgusting
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q61 OK Answer: C
The government has announced its preparedness for the scheme
A
determination
B
pleasure
C
readiness
D
regret In each of questions 62 to 64, choose the option that has the same stress pattern as the given word.
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q61 OK Answer: C
The student's union leader delivered his speech extempore.
A
out-of-hand
B
off the cuff
C
accurately
D
courageously
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q62 OK Answer: B
His story gave us an inkling of what he passed through during the strike
A
a possible idea
B
a taste
C
a summary
D
the right view
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q63 OK Answer: B
These policies have been expoused by the ruling party
A
condemned
B
rejected
C
supported
D
outlined
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q65 OK Answer: B
Her findings exploded widely held beliefs about learning
A
challenged
B
debunked [PAGE 674]
C
projected
D
confirmed For this questions 66 - 85, choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q68 OK Answer: C
There are...... I need to buy
A
lot of thing that
B
lots of things that
C
lot of things that
D
lots of thing that
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q69 OK Answer: D
It is generally.....that we should eat less fat and more vegetables
A
agreeing
B
to agreed
C
to agree
D
agreed
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q71 OK Answer: A
A.....seminar was organised by the society
A
two-day
B
two-days
C
two day
D
two days
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q72 OK Answer: A
I owe you far less than you owe me
A
I owe you something, but you owe me much more
B
Your debt is not much greater than mine.
C
What we owe each other is approximately the same
D
My debt to you is greater than yours to me [PAGE 657]
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q72 OK Answer: A
Ado struck Isa with.....blow across his shoulder. [PAGE 675]
A
mightily
B
a mighty
C
mightiest
D
the mightier
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q73
Ogiri takes after his father; he fawns upon anyone with influence
A
Ogiri, who looks like his father, follows rich and influential people about
B
Ogiri, who always follows his father, tries to act life an influential person
C
like his father, Ogiri hates influential people
D
like his father, Ogiri likes to flatter people with be influence in society bonito
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q74
He had hardly spoken when the bell rang.
A
he found it difficult to speak, and then the bell rang
B
The bell rang very soon after he spoke.
C
When the bell rang, he was still speaking
D
He spoke in a harsh manner and the bell rang
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q75 OK Answer: C
After the war, the victors became increasingly vindictive
A
Repressive measures were taken against those who lost the war
B
Those who won the war became treacherous
C
Vengeful attacks were incessantly carried out on those who lost the war
D
Friendly measures were taken to heal the wounds
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q75 OK Answer: C
Abiola is........
A
uses to wake up early
B
used to waking up early
C
use to wake up early del
D
using to wake up early
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q76 OK Answer: B
....you do, slow down and take your time
A
Whatever
B
However
C
Wherever
D
Whenever
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q77 OK Answer: C
You are to write a report and give it to the security office.
A
After writing your report, give it to the security office.
B
You are writing a report, as the security office directed
C
You have been ordered to write a report, which you will give to security office.
D
The report you are writing should be given to the security office. [PAGE 658]
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q77 OK Answer: C
The allegation was a further source.... embarrassment Agreed
A
with
B
of
C
in
D
for 78 The man ... he... complete the house A said/couldn't
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q78 OK Answer: C
The dispute over land acquisition has now come to our head.
A
The problem has now been referred to the headquarters.
B
Because of the dispute, land acquisition has now been halted
C
The problem has now been solved
D
The problem has reached crisis proportions.
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q79 OK Answer: B
The new manager has to his staff [PAGE 676]
A
a disposition pleasant friendly
B
a pleasant friendly disposition С. a disposition friendly pleasant
D
a friendly disposition pleasant
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q80 OK Answer: A
My sister plays tennis with
A
he's
B
his
C
he
D
him
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q81 OK Answer: B
"We detest these declared the woman
A
types of programme
B
type of programmes
C
types of programmes
D
type of programme 82 Lima doesn't like working in the dark
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q83 OK Answer: B
Oboro will always his friends
A
stand up for
B
stand down for
C
stand across for
D
stand beside for
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q84 OK Answer: A
She arrived air for the occassion
A
for
B
in
C
with
D
by
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q85 OK Answer: C
Audu overbalanced and the water
A
fell into
B
fell from
C
fell for
D
fell at For this question, choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined [PAGE 677]
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q94 OK Answer: C
Judiciary A judiCIAry
A
Did Omowunmi state she had a right to her privacy?
B
judiciaRY
C
Judiciary
D
juDIciary 95 Aderonke STATED she had a right to her privacy
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q96 OK Answer: C
My Boss has an amiable DISPOSITION
A
Does your boss have an amiable disposition?
B
Does my boss have an unfriendly disposition?
C
Does my colleague have an amiable disposition?
D
Does my boss have an amiable complexion?
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q97 OK Answer: A
Adamu is leaving a CAR behind.
A
is Adamu driving the car in front?
B
who is leaving a car behind? C where is Adamu leaving a car?
D
What is Adamu leaving behind
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q98 OK Answer: B
Lambusa TOOK OFF the wig.
A
What did Lambusa do?
B
Did Lambusa take off a wig?
C
Did Lambusa take off the ring?
D
Who took off the wig? From the following questions 59 to 60, the word in capital letters has the emphatic stress Choose the option to which the given sentence relates [PAGE 679]
Use of English JAMB 2018 Q99 OK Answer: C
The bed is IN the room
A
Was the bed in the room?
B
What is in the room?
C
Where is the bed?
D
is the bed in the parlour?