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80 Hot JAMB English Questions and Answers | JAMB 2020

In the questions below, choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s)
1.​Jubril found that thieves had entered his house in his absence. He went to the police to report the…

(A)​break out
(B)​break up
(C)​break in ANS
(D)​break into

2.​After the accused was found guilty by the court, his counsel… before sentence was passed

(A)​begged for mercy
(B)​made a plea for mitigation ANS
(C)​made an ovation
(D)​made a plea for litigation

3.​Four persons accused of currency … are being held by the security agents.

(A)​trafficking
(B)​traviking
(C)​trafficking ANS
(D)​traffiking

4.​Gone are the days when he… enjoy patronage.

(A)​would
(B)​will
(C)​used to ANS
(D)​could

5.​He did not attend the final burial …

(A)​rite
(B)​rights
(C)​rites ANS
(D)​right

6.​The officer was compelled to… the suspect’s car.

(A)​seize ANS
(B)​cease
(C)​sieze
(D)​sease

7.​A number of doctors are not so well disposed to … in government hospitals these days, … they?

(A)​working/do
(B)​work/are
(C)​working/are ANS
(D)​work/aren’t

8.​If you are going to the market, may I… please?

(A)​follow you
(B)​come with you ANS
(C)​come by you
(D)​come as your second

9.​Wada said that two of his chickens … eggs yesterday morning.

(A)​layed ANS
(B)​lied
(C)​laid
(D)​lain

10.​Thank you for the party, we really…

(A)​enjoyed ourselves
(B)​enjoyed ANS
(C)​enjoyed very much
(D)​enjoyed too much.

In questions below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined
11.​The culprits will surrender their loot to the customs officials.

(A)​give away
(B)​give out
(C)​give in ANS
(D)​give up.

12.​The discussion became animated.

(A)​specialized
(B)​lively ANS
(C)​intellectual
(D)​unruly

13.​Rich citizens are often niggardly in their ways

(A)​beggarly
(B)​sordid
(C)​miserly ANS
(D)​pompous

14.​The musician’s popularity is beginning to decline.

(A)​change
(B)​wane ANS
(C)​slide
(D)​disappear

15.​Olu promised to look out for her next time he is in town

(A)​watch for
(B)​visit ANS
(C)​greet
(D)​take care of

16.​Finally, I assured him that I would not go back on my word.

(A)​return to a place
(B)​return to a certain word when reading
(C)​re-use my word
(D)​fail to keep my promise ANS

17.​The speaker took his audience down memory lane before he went to the topic of his lecture.

(A)​took his audience on a journey through a street called Memory Lane
(B)​recalled events from the past ANS
(C)​told a tale about a place called Memory Lane
(D)​gave an outline of his lecture

Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letters underlined.
18.​faeces

(A)​polices
(B)​pain
(C)​peasant ANS
(D)​pear

19.​pot

(A)​port
(B)​word
(C)​correct
(D)​what ANS

20.​leopard

(A)​geology
(B)​people
(C)​leaven
(D)​led (Noun) ANS

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Select the word that has the same pattern of stress as the given word
21.​EDUCATION

(A)​duplicity
(B)​conjectural
(C)​economics ANS
(D)​elaborate

22.​HONOUR

(A)​human
(B)​hyena
(C)​humane
(D)​hotel ANS

23.​Identify the word that has a different stress pattern from the others.

(A)​discourse ANS
(B)​intimate
(C)​accelerate
(D)​integral

24.​Identify the word that has the stress on the second syllable.

(A)​always
(B)​result ANS
(C)​reproduce
(D)​understand

Choose the options opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.
25​Common sense requires that one should be decorous at formal gatherings.

(A)​courteous
(B)​careful
(C)​impolite ANS
(D)​incurious

26.​The string was taut

(A)​stretched
(B)​loose ANS
(C)​firm
(D)​tight.

27.​The diminutive figure bounces over the track with unfathomable lightness.

(A)​irresistible
(B)​predictable ANS
(C)​invigorating
(D)​impressive.

28.​The teacher announced that the class would be making a fleeting visit to the Zoo.

(A)​long ANS
(B)​routine
(C)​brief
(D)​guided

29.​We intend to make the reception a diurnal event.

(A)​an annual
(B)​a weekly
(C)​a nightly ANS
(D)​a short.

30​The project is designed to alleviate poverty in the country.

(A)​exacerbate ANS
(B)​assuage
(C)​eradicate
(D)​tackle.

31.​The permanent Secretary left his job under a cloud

(A)​with a clear record ANS
(B)​on a sunny day
(C)​in disgrace
(D)​on a cloudy clay.

32.​It is surprising that this politician has now turned renegade

(A)​militant
(B)​loyal ANS
(C)​quiet
(D)​corrupt.

33.​Hypertension is a debilitating disease that everyone should prevent.

(A)​a horrible
(B)​an enervating
(C)​a mortal
(D)​an energizing. ANS

34.​The striking workers have vowed not to return to work until the decision is rescinded

(A)​implemented ANS
(B)​changed
(C)​dismissed
(D)​incorporated

35.​It is rare for a leader and his deputy to see eye to eye.

(A)​reproach each other
(B)​disagree
(C)​be of one mind ANS
(D)​respect each other.

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics
36.​The man was able to persuade his wilful and obstinate daughter to follow the career he chose for her.
(A)​intelligent but arrogant
(B)​hardworking and intelligent
(C)​unyielding and obdurate ANS
(C)​obscure and odious.

37.​That punch by the young boxer proved to be fatal.

(A)​effective
(B)​belated
(C)​hard
(D)​deadly ANS

38.​The boy was told that lie would need several more pints of blood if he was to survive.

(A)​plenty
(B)​much ANS
(C)​many
(D)​some

39.​In spite of her grim situation, the young widow smiled dutifully at the visitor’s pleasantries

(A)​unkind comments
(B)​sad stories
(C)​condolence messages
(D)​jocular remarks. ANS

40.​The presence of the security men in the area will provide a moment of respite for the residents.

(A)​enduring reprieve
(B)​temporary relief ANS
(C)​lasting security
(D)​soothing relaxation.

41.​Though David’s condition is serious, his life is not in immediate danger.

(A)​grave ANS
(B)​nasty
(C)​dangerous
(D)​hypertensive.

42.​The essay topic is nebulous.

(A)​clear
(B)​incorrect
(C)​vague ANS
(D)​distinct

43​I have always believed that my mother is very impassioned woman.

(A)​impartial
(B)​emotional ANS
(C)​Impassive
(D)​emotive.

44.​My father was at the apogee of his career when he was retired

(A)​terminal point
(B)​least productive stage
(C)​redundant stage
(D)​highest point. ANS

45.​The party’s gathering was thrown into a state of euphoria after the election result was announced.

(A)​pleasure
(B)​confusion
(C)​sadness
(D)​excitement ANS

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence
46.​The politician’s inflammatory remarks were heavily criticized.

(A)​The politician’s provocative remarks were heavily criticized ANS
(B)​The politician’s tribalistic remarks were heavily criticized
(C)​The politician’s bombastic remarks were heavily criticized
(D)​The politician’s rude remarks were heavily criticized

47.​The events of last Friday show that there is no love lost between the Principal and the Vice- Principal.
(A)​They dislike each other ANS
(B)​They like each other
(C)​They cannot part company
(D)​They work independently.

48.​Though he is our elected representative, he often takes a rather jaundiced view of our problems.

(A)​He takes a rather hazy view of our problems
(B)​He takes a sickly view of our problems
(C)​He takes an unfavourable position concerning our problems ANS
(D)​He takes a rather forceful view of our problems.

49.​If he were here it could be more fun.

(A)​There was no fun because he was not present
(B)​He did not show up and so the occasion lacked much fun
(C)​He was being expected to supply more fun
(D)​He was expected but did not show up to liven up the occasion. ANS

Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provide
50.​Without our relentless campaigns, we might … victory in the race for the National Assembly

(A)​never had been
(B)​never have been ANS
(C)​have never be
(D)​be never sure of.

51.​The Governor rejected the bill and withheld his…

(A)​access
(B)​accent
(C)​assent ANS
(D)​ascent

52.​The new school is not provided with… for science practicals.

(A)​an equipment
(B)​enough equipment ANS
(C)​equipments
(D)​enough equipments

53.​We are all hungry; we… anything to eat since, morning.

(A)​didn’t have
(B)​haven’t had ANS
(C)​never had
(D)​hadn’t had

In questions below, choose the options NEAREST IN MEANING to the underlined
54​The meeting was cancelled because of the convocation.

(A)​brought up
(B)​called off ANS
(C)​broken off
(D)​phased out.

55.​Our town is so small that we are always meeting our schoolmates accidentally.

(A)​coining across
(B)​falling into
(C)​knocking up
(D)​running into ANS

56.​Can you give a good explanation for your behaviour?

(A)​account for ANS
(B)​call for
(C)​clear up
(D)​give up.

57.​Be careful! We are approaching the crossroads.

(A)​look up
(B)​watch out ANS
(C)​look out
(D)​look in.

58.​Thousands of students are candidates for the examination but only very few pass.

(A)​come into
(B)​go into
(C)​enter for ANS
(D)​turn up for.

59.​He went through fire before he qualified as a doctor

(A)​had a fire accident
(B)​made a lot of fire
(C)​suffered a lot ANS
(D)​required a lot of fire

60.​Once I have finished all my homework, I am permitted to watch television.

(A)​I can watch television at any time.
(B)​I can only watch television after doing, my homework.ANS
(C)​Television comes first, then homework second
(D)​I can only finish my homework after permission to watch television

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In the question below, choose the expression which best completes each sentence
61.​The manager said that unless the employees worked harder the factory would have to be closed.
The manager said that

(A)​the employees were not working hard, and so the factory would be closed
(B)​the employees should not close early so that they could produce more
(C)​the factory would be shut if the employees did not increase their output ANS
(D)​the factory was closed because the employees did not work hard enough

62.​The student who went home without an exeat has apologised… his misconduct

(A)​on
(B)​at
(C)​for ANS
(D)​about.

63.​The man has atoned… his sins.

(A)​upon
(B)​on
(C)​for ANS
(D)​against

64.​The Headmaster was interviewed in connection… the expansion project.

(A)​to
(B)​with ANS
(C)​for
(D)​about

65.​What do you want me to do now? I’m… withdrawing and keeping quiet.

(A)​For ANS
(B)​with
(C)​up
(D)​on

From the alternatives provided in questions below, select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence.

66.​I meant… a pencil but there was no one… them.

(A)​buying/selling
(B)​to buy/to sell
(C)​buying/to sell
(D)​buy/to sell
(E)​to buy/selling ANS

67.​Mrs.​Okoro… in this school since 1975.
(A)​taught
(B)​is teaching
(C)​was teaching
(D)​teaches
(E)​has been teaching ANS

68.​The Governor has … to the people on many occasions.

(A)​Broadcast ANS
(B)​been broadcast
(C)​broadcasted
(D)​been broadcasted

69.​Paulina arrived late, she… the right route.

(A)​cannot have taken
(B)​could not have taking
(C)​could not had taken
(D)​could not have taken ANS

70.​Choose the word that does not have the same vowel sound as the others.

(A)​sun
(B)​shun
(C)​son
(D)​short ANS

71.​Choose the word that does not have the same vowel sound as the others.

(A)​deep
(B)​lease
(C)​meet
(D)​lace ANS

Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one presented by the letter(s) underlined

72.​baby
(A)​dumb
(B)​climb
(C)​tuber ANS
(D)​plumber

73.​time
(A)​water ANS
(B)​weather
(C)​debut
(D)​depot

In the question below, the word in capital letters has an emphatic stress. Choose the option that best fits the expression in the sentence

74.​The fire destroyed MANY lives.
(A)​Did the fire destroy the village?
(B)​Did the fire destroy some houses?
(C)​Did the fire destroy any lives?
(D)​Did the fire spare any lives? ANS

75.​The electricity in OUR premises comes from a generator.
(A)​Is the electricity in your compound supplied by a generator?
(B)​Is the electricity in your neighbour’s premises supplied by a generator? ANS
(C)​Does the electricity in your premises come from NEPA?
(D)​Does everybody in your street receive electricity from generators?

76.​Identify the word that has a different stress pattern from the others.
(A)​Interrupt
(B)​Contribute
(C)​Harmattan ANS
(D)​Entertain

77.​Identify the word that has a different stress pattern from the others.
(A)​Interlocutor ANS
(A)​Opportunity
(B)​Ambiguity
(C)​Actualization

Choose the one that has the correct stress
78.​laboratory

(A)​LA-bor-a-tory
(B)​la-BOR-a-tory ANS
(C)​la-bor-A-tory
(D)​la-bor-a-TORY

79.​expantiate

(A)​Ex-pan-ti-ate
(B)​ex-PAN-ti-ate ANS
(C)​ex-pan-TI-ate
(D)​ex-pan-ti-ATE

80.​intensify
(B)​IN-ten-si-fy
(C)​in-TEN-si-fy ANS
(D)​in-ten-SI-fy
(E)​in-ten-si-FY