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JAMB UTME English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers Free 2021 – Question Key

Questions: Numbered 1 – 100

COMPREHENSION

Passage I

Read the passages below and answer the questions that follow:

Everyone is tired or fatigued at some time. The major cycle in your life is work, fatigue and rest in that order. Fatigue is characteristic of your body. It does not occur in a man-made machine which operates as long as its parts are intact and it has fuel. But your body, a living machine, has a definite limitation – its work continues, it gradually loses its responsiveness, becomes less irritable, turns out less work and finally may not respond at all.

The feeling of fatigue usually expresses itself in three ways: first, there is a feeling of tiredness and a marked desire for rest. Second, efficiency is greatly reduced. Third, there may be definite physiological changes in your body, low blood pressure, loss of muscle tone, tremors, and poor muscular coordination, and in other ways.

Fatigue, however, may express itself in many ways for there are many different forms of it. The fatigue of a student, for example, who has worked all evening on a difficult lesson, is different from that of a labourer who has worked all day at a back-breaking task, or that of a business executive who worries with the stress and strain of organisation.

Questions: 1 – 5:

1. A suitable title for the passage is

A. Knowing fatigue

B. Fatigue

C. Tiredness and fatigue

D. Body machine

2. According to the passage, the worst stage of fatigue is

A. feeling of tiredness

B. poor muscular coordination

C. reduced efficiency

D. desire for rest

3. It can be inferred from the passage that

A. every task can eventually result in fatigue

B. only difficult lessons lead to fatigue

C. a labourer must work all day before expressing fatigue

D. rest is needed only when you experience fatigue

4. It is advisable that one should rest once

A. there is a feeling of tiredness

B. there is no longer interest in the task

C. there is onset of physiological changes in the body

D. the task becomes difficult

5. (Definite limitation) used to describe the human body in the passage means that

A. the body cannot be made to work continuously like a machine

B. the body should only perform simple tasks

C. body parts must be limited

D. the body is equal to man-made machines

Passage II

Read the passages below and answer the questions that follow:

It is normal in Nigeria to use proficiency in the use of English language as a barometer for evaluating the height of any person’s educational attainment. Today, many teachers resort quite often to the use of vernacular in the teaching of their subjects. One is often dismayed at the incompetence of many teachers, even graduates in the use of English language.

Throughout the colonial period, up to 1960, Nigerian formal education was patterned after the English system. The “accent” was on English and an educated Nigerian was one who was only African in colour but English in thought and culture. The ability to speak English fluently and if possible with an Oxford accent was the hallmark of excellence even if the speaker was empty of thought and ideas. In those days it was a serious offence for a secondary school boy or girl to “laugh in the vernacular”.

But we now swung to the other extreme. Nigeria would say they are not English people, some would say they did not specialise in English in the university. But the country has adopted the English language as its official, the language of instruction at schools, parliamentary proceedings, conduct of official business and indeed the lingua franca. If the language is to continue to be used, then it is imperative that we all agree on the pattern of correctness in the language so that communication can be effective.

Questions: 6 – 10:

6. A suitable title for the passage is

A. English language

B. Trends in Nigerian Education

C. Teaching and Learning English

D. Importance of English

7. Which of the following is not true according to the passage?

A. the competence level in the use of English has fallen greatly

B. what used to be in the past could be considered extreme

C. the writer is advocating for the use of indigenous language for teaching and learning

D. English language is the official language in Nigeria

8. During the colonial period, according to the passage, an educated Nigerian was one who

A. has travelled to Oxford

B. is English in thought and culture

C. looks African in colour

D. has the English accent

9. From the passage, it is evident that

A. we need to agree on the pattern of correctness in the use of English language

B. fluency in English leads to empty thought and ideas

C. Nigerians would say they are not English people because they hate the language

D. Every undergraduate needs to specialise in English

10. Considering it a serious offence to “laugh in vernacular” as indicated in the passage, can be viewed as

A. normal

B. extreme

C. correctness

D. proper

CLOZE

In the passage below, the numbered gaps (11-20) indicate missing words. From the options lettered A-D, choose the most appropriate option.

The head of the -11- is called the queen bee. She is -12- than the rest of the bees. Her main task in the colony is to lay eggs. Most of the other bees are the -13- bees. These bees collect nectar and -14- from flowers. The nectar that is carried by the worker bees is deposited on the hive and then -15- into honey. The worker bees also help to look after the young bees. As soon as they are -16-, the worker bees feed the young bees with pollen and nectar. The third type of bee found in the colony is the -17- or male bee. The main task of such a bee is to -18- with a new queen. The queen bee has a life span of about three years. During this period, she would have -19- more than half a million eggs. When the queen bee is dying, a new queen would be groomed. This new queen will eventually take over the duties of the old queen when the -20- dies.

11. In question number 11 above choose the best option from letters A-D that best complete the gap

A. house

B. colony

C. settlement

D. abode

12. In question number 12 above choose the best option from letters A-D that best complete the gap

A. larger

B. enormous

C. thicker

D. older

13. In question number 13 above choose the best option from letters A-D that best complete the gap

A. servant

B. maid

C. worker

D. errand

14. In question number 14 above choose the best option from letters A-D that best complete the gap

A. fruits

B. seed

C. pollen

D. grains

15. In question number 15 above choose the best option from letters A-D that best complete the gap

A. filtered

B. converted

C. refined

D. cooked

16. In question number 16 above choose the best option from letters A-D that best complete the gap

A. born

B. hatched

C. transformed

D. raised

17. In question number 17 above choose the best option from letters A-D that best complete the gap

A. alpha

B. adult

C. drone

D. chief

18. In question number 18 above choose the best option from letters A-D that best complete the gap

A. mate

B. sleep

C. romance

D. protect

19. In question number 19 above choose the best option from letters A-D that best complete the gap

A. laid

B. born

C. delivered

D. produced

20. In question number 20 above choose the best option from letters A-D that best complete the gap

A. former

B. latter

C. earlier

D. bee

SYNONYMS (NEAREST IN MEANING)

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) in (brackets and italics).

21. He maintained that Nigerians need a leader with (an iron fist)

A. fist made of iron

B. severe in treatment

C. difficult to please

D. strong as iron

22. The emphasis placed on good moral conduct by the society in the past seems to have been (relaxed)

A. avoided

B. improved

C. weakened

D. outdated

23. The matter was considered a (private) concern of the chairman to handle

A. personal

B. known

C. public

D. open

24. He was underrated at the (preliminary) stage of the competition

A. advance

B. initial

C. selection

D. crucial

25. The office assistant was dismissed for (pilfering)

A. fighting

B. incompetence

C. stealing

D. mismanagement

26. Almost everyone she had worked with took advantage of her (meekness)

A. gentleness

B. weakness

C. steadfastness

D. generosity

27. Barely six months after his father’s demise, he has nothing left again of his (patrimony)

A. inheritance

B. property

C. reputation

D. valuables

28. His grandfather was one of the few (patriotic) Nigerians who ever lived

A. obedient

B. lover of

C. calculative

D. careless

29. Many people believed that such an action is (unbecoming) of a leader

A. forthcoming

B. not befitting

C. unwanted

D. not necessary

30. The governor was (incoherent) in his speech

A. uncoordinated

B. talkative

C. confused

D. eloquent

ANTONYMS (OPPOSITE IN MEANING)

Choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) in (brackets and italics).

31. The lady has devised a means of (tackling) her current challenges

A. attacking

B. avoiding

C. handling

D. suspending

32. One hundred and forty kilometres per hour is a (reasonable) speed limit

A. acceptable

B. unbelievable

C. outrageous

D. detestable

33. The annual festival attracts (dignitaries) from both home and abroad

A. spectators

B. celebrities

C. chieftains

D. nonentities

34. The soldiers were (remorseful) for their inhuman treatment of the civilians

A. boastful

B. sad

C. successful

D. reliable

35. Insecurity has (escalated) since the present government came into power

A. abated

B. increased

C. proliferated

D. metamorphosed

36. It is (embarrassing) to accept our mistakes and tender an apology

A. acceptable

B. honourable

C. detestable

D. pardonable

37. The lawmakers are perceived to be the (greediest) set of politicians

A. Most selfless

B. Most unwanted

C. Most popular

D. Most corrupt

38. James found the photocopied material (invaluable) while preparing for the examination

A. Valuable

B. worthwhile

C. worthless

D. important

39. Mr. Akin’s health has greatly (degenerated) in the last week

A. improved

B. deteriorated

C. expanded

D. abated

40. The incumbent president (conceded) defeat before the final result was announced

A. accepted

B. rejected

C. opposed

D. challenged

WORD SPELLING CORRECTION

Choose the option with the correct spelling from the options lettered A-D.

41. Choose the option with the correct spelling from the options lettered A-D

A. Interprete

B. Interpret

C. Inteprete

D. Interprette

42. Choose the option with the correct spelling from the options lettered A-D

A. Sucesful

B. Succeful

C. Successful

D. Sucessful

43. Choose the option with the correct spelling from the options lettered A-D

A. Acommodation

B. Accomodation

C. Accormodation

D. Accommodation

WORD EMPHATIC STRESS

Choose the option with the correct emphatic stress indicated in capital letters from the options lettered A-D.

44. Biography

A. bioGRAphy

B. BIOgraphy

C. biograPHY

D. biOGRaphy

45. Successful

A. SUccessful

B. suCcessful

C. sucCEssful

D. succESSful

46. Democracy

A. DEmocracy

B. deMOcracy

C. demoCRAcy

D. democraCY

47. Conventional

A. conVENtional

B. CONventional

C. convenTIOnal

D. conventioNAL

SENTENCE COMPLETION

Complete the statement from the options lettered A-D.

48. The two friends made promises to _____ when they met last year

A. each other

B. one another

C. theirselves

D. themselves

49. The meeting was organised at _______ instance?

A. whom

B. whose’s

C. whose

D. whom’s

50. Mr. Jude made it to the meeting _____ his poor health

A. even though

B. inspite of

C. in spite of

D. despite that

LITERATURE (THE LIFE CHANGER)

Questions numbers 51 to 100 are from the novel ‘The Life Changer’

51. What reward was Omar expecting for his achievement?

A. a bag

B. a shoe

C. a phone

D. a laptop

52. What was Omar’s JAMB score?

A. 300

B. 250

C. 200

D. 230

53. What was the double celebration in Lafayette?

A. The birth of Talle and his brother

B. Ummi’s admission and marriage

C. Omar’s WAEC and JAMB success

D. Salma’s admission and engagement

54. According to Ummi, what is the first noticeable thing in the university?

A. Different people

B. lawlessness and injustice

C. Freedom of dressing

D. immoral relationships

55. According to the novel, how would you describe Salma?

A. fair complexioned skin, tall and slim

B. fair complexioned, short and fat

C. dark-complexioned skin, tall and slim

D. dark-complexioned girl, short and fat

56. Where did Salma and Ummi first meet?

A. the university

B. departmental registration

C. School hostel

D. Faculty registration

57. What is Salma’s surname?

A. Mohammed

B. Muhammed

C. Moshood

D. Moshud

58. Who among the following characters can be described as one with few words?

A. Ada

B. secretary to the HOD

C. John

D. Ngozi

59. What exact incident led to Ummi’s development of claustrophobia?

A. She was ill

B. She was pregnant

C. The HOD had asked if she wanted something to drink

D. the HOD was too nice to her

60. What is Ummi’s matriculation number?

A. UF0001

B. UG0002

C. UG0001

D. UF0002

61. Who assisted Ummi’s husband with Ummi’s admission?

A. Mallam Salihu

B. Salim

C. Kabir

D. Samuel

62. Ummi angrily left the HOD’s office because?

A. The HOD disrespected her

B. He tried to be romantic with her

C. Ummi assumed he was trying to make a pass at her

D. He delayed her

63. According to the Novel, How would you describe Dr Samuel Johnson?

A. He has a tribal mark and he looks like an Igala man

B. He has a tribal mark and he is an Igala man

C. He has a tribal mark and he is not a Yoruba man

D. He has a tribal mark and he looks like an Edo man

64. Who apologises to the HOD on behalf of Ummi?

A. Salma

B. Ummi’s husband

C. Kabir

D. Salim

65. Who narrated the story of “the quiet one” to Ummi?

A. Hakimi

B. the people of Lafayette

C. Zaki

D. Ummi’s husband

66. The following lessons can be derived from the story of “the quiet one” except?

A. Never judge a book by its cover

B. Learn to trust sparingly

C. Justice is not fair

D. Not all that glitters is gold

67. What tradition was established in Lafayette?

A. Nobody was allowed to have visitors at night

B. No stranger should be hosted without the knowledge of the Hakimi

C. Nobody was allowed to accommodate friends

D. strangers were not allowed at ceremonial gatherings

68. Who is Boka?

A. district head

B. head of the capital

C. head of farming

D. traditional medicine man

69. Which of the following character dies while giving birth to her son?

A. Salma

B. Talle’s mother

C. Ada

D. Tomiwa

70. Which of the following character has a reticent nature?

A. Jamila

B. Bint

C. Talle

D. Ada

71. Talle works as a ______?

A. driver

B. gateman

C. cleaner

D. government officer

72. When did Talle stop being quiet?

A. When he started talking to market women

B. When he started making friends

C. when his usual demand for food items doubled

D. When he made friends with Zaki

73. What was Talle guilty of?

A. Kidnap and murder

B. Extortion and Murder

C. Extortion and Rape

D. Kidnap and Extortion

74. Which of the following character did not respect the Hakimi?

A. Talle

B. the IPO

C. the courtier

D. the villagers

75. Who suggested the abduction of a boy?

A. Talle

B. Zaki

C. John

D. Boki

76. According to the novel, EMAL means

A. Exam malpractice and licence

B. Ethics and Morals

C. Examination Ethics and Morals

D. Examination malpractice

77. How long has Mr. Dabo been in the university?

A. 10 years

B. 15 years

C. More than a decade

D. More than fifteen years

78. “Don’t come in after me…” Whose principle was this?

A. Dr Samjohn

B. Dr Mohammed

C. Labaran

D. Dr Dabo

79. “I want to know you intimately…” The speaker of the excerpt above is_____

A. Dr Kabir

B. Dr Samjohn

C. Dr Dabo

D. Habib

80. “I want to know you intimately…” This statement was made to whom_____

A. Salma

B. Ummi

C. Tomiwa

D. Ngozi

81. “I want to know you intimately” What was the recipient’s response?

A. approval and acceptance

B. dismissal and confrontation

C. rejection, dismissal, and contempt

D. sympathy and approval

82. How many girls were allocated to a room in the hostel?

A. five

B. four

C. three

D. two

83. Where does Ada hail from?

A. North west

B. North central

C. West

D. South south

84. What’s the name of Ngozi’s hostel?

A. Comrade

B. Beauty Queen

C. Queen Ana

D. Queen Amina

85. According to the novel, what delicacy is considered to be the students’ favourite?

A. Danwake

B. Snail

C. Spaghetti

D. Indomie jollof

86. What is Ada’s hometown delicacy?

A. Danwake

B. Rat

C. Snails

D. Indomie

87. Who among the following characters appears to be less voluble?

A. Habib

B. Labaran

C. Kabir

D. Salim

88. Who among the following character is overconfident?

A. Ngozi

B. Ada

C. Tomiwa

D. Ummi

89. “I made a space for you in the front seat so you can sit near your heartthrob” Who made this statement?

A. Habib

B. Labaran

C. Kabir

D. Lawal

90. “I made a space for you in the front seat so you can sit near your heartthrob” This statement was made to whom?

A. Salma

B. Ummi

C. Tomiwa

D. Ngozi

91. How much money did Habib hand over to Tomiwa?

A. fifty thousand naira

B. one hundred thousand naira

C. Twenty-five thousand naira

D. Twenty thousand naira

92. What was the last General paper during Salma’s Final year?

A. Philosophy and logic

B. Special Education

C. Psychology

D. Moral Philosophy

93. Which of the following course does Salma find very difficult?

A. Moral Philosophy

B. Use of English

C. Special education

D. Philosophy and Logic

94. Who among the following character was sitting next to Salma during her final examination?

A. Tola

B. Kola

C. Bola

D. Deola

95. Dr Amina dislike Salma because?

A. Salma is not intelligent

B. She is intimidated by Salma’s appearance

C. She considers Salma to be a threat to the university

D. She does not like Salma’s appearance

96. Why did Salma seek for Habib’s help?

A. Habib was her only saviour

B. Habib was her boyfriend

C. He was influential

D. He was a philanthropist

97. What is Habib’s Political title?

A. Governor

B. Speaker of the house

C. Minister of finance

D. Minister of Education

98. How much did Salma give to Dr Kabir?

A. one hundred thousand naira

B. one hundred and fifty thousand Naira

C. Two hundred thousand Naira

D. Three hundred thousand Naira

99. According to Salma, No man was worthy of being called a man except __

A. her husband

B. her boyfriend

C. her brothers

D. her father

100. What is Dr Kabir’s weakness?

A. women

B. Easy money

C. Food

D. alcohol

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Answer Explanations: Numbered 1 – 100

B. Fatigue – The passage focuses entirely on the concept of fatigue, its characteristics, expressions, and various forms, making “Fatigue” the most suitable title.
B. poor muscular coordination – The passage describes poor muscular coordination as part of the third stage of fatigue, which includes definite physiological changes, representing the most severe manifestation of fatigue.
A. every task can eventually result in fatigue – The passage gives examples of different types of work (student studying, labourer working, executive worrying) all resulting in fatigue, suggesting any task can lead to fatigue.
A. there is a feeling of tiredness – The passage indicates that the first expression of fatigue is “a feeling of tiredness and a marked desire for rest,” suggesting this is the appropriate time to rest.
A. the body cannot be made to work continuously like a machine – The passage explains that unlike man-made machines, the human body has limitations and cannot work indefinitely without rest.
B. Trends in Nigerian Education – The passage discusses the historical changes in Nigerian education from colonial times to the present, making this the most comprehensive title.
C. the writer is advocating for the use of indigenous language for teaching and learning – The passage actually advocates for maintaining standards in English usage, not promoting indigenous languages for instruction.
B. is English in thought and culture – The passage explicitly states that an educated Nigerian during colonial times was “only African in colour but English in thought and culture.”
A. we need to agree on the pattern of correctness in the use of English language – The passage concludes by stating it is “imperative that we all agree on the pattern of correctness in the language.”
B. extreme – The passage itself describes the colonial-era attitudes as extreme, specifically stating “we now swung to the other extreme.”
B. colony – A bee colony is the correct term for a community of bees living together.
A. larger – The queen bee is physically larger than other bees in the colony.
C. worker – The text specifically refers to “worker bees” who collect nectar.
C. pollen – Bees collect both nectar and pollen from flowers.
B. converted – Nectar is converted into honey through a biological process.
B. hatched – Bees hatch from eggs; they are not born in the mammalian sense.
C. drone – Male bees are called drones in bee terminology.
A. mate – The primary function of drone bees is to mate with the queen.
A. laid – The queen bee lays eggs; this is the correct verb for egg production.
A. former – The “former” queen refers to the old queen who is dying.
B. severe in treatment – “Iron fist” is an idiom meaning strict, harsh, or severe leadership style.
C. weakened – “Relaxed” in this context means the emphasis has been reduced or weakened.
A. personal – “Private” means personal or individual in this context.
B. initial – “Preliminary” means initial or early stage.
C. stealing – “Pilfering” means stealing, especially small amounts.
A. gentleness – “Meekness” refers to gentleness or mildness of temperament.
A. inheritance – “Patrimony” refers to property inherited from one’s father or ancestors.
B. lover of – “Patriotic” means being a lover of one’s country.
B. not befitting – “Unbecoming” means not appropriate or not befitting.
A. uncoordinated – “Incoherent” means lacking logical connection or uncoordinated.
B. avoiding – The opposite of tackling (dealing with) is avoiding.
C. outrageous – The opposite of reasonable is outrageous or excessive.
D. nonentities – The opposite of dignitaries (important people) is nonentities (unimportant people).
A. boastful – The opposite of remorseful (feeling regret) is boastful (showing no regret).
A. abated – The opposite of escalated (increased) is abated (decreased).
B. honourable – The opposite of embarrassing is honourable or praiseworthy.
A. Most selfless – The opposite of greediest is most selfless.
C. worthless – The opposite of invaluable (extremely valuable) is worthless.
A. improved – The opposite of degenerated (deteriorated) is improved.
B. rejected – The opposite of conceded (accepted) is rejected.
B. Interpret – This is the correct British English spelling.
C. Successful – This is the correct spelling with double ‘c’ and double ‘s’.
D. Accommodation – This is the correct British English spelling with double ‘c’ and double ‘m’.
D. biOGRaphy – The stress in “biography” falls on the second syllable.
C. sucCEssful – The stress in “successful” falls on the second syllable.
B. deMOcracy – The stress in “democracy” falls on the second syllable.
A. conVENtional – The stress in “conventional” falls on the second syllable.
A. each other – “Each other” is used for two people.
C. whose – “Whose” is the correct possessive form in this context.
C. in spite of – “In spite of” is the correct phrase (three words, not two).
D. a laptop – Omar was expecting a laptop as a reward for his achievement.
B. 250 – Omar’s JAMB score was 250.
C. Omar’s WAEC and JAMB success – This was the double celebration mentioned.
C. Freedom of dressing – According to Ummi, this was the first noticeable thing.
A. fair complexioned skin, tall and slim – This is how Salma is described.
D. Faculty registration – They first met during faculty registration.
B. Muhammed – This is Salma’s surname.
A. Ada – Ada is described as having few words.
C. The HOD had asked if she wanted something to drink – This incident triggered her claustrophobia.
C. UG0001 – This is Ummi’s matriculation number.
A. Mallam Salihu – He assisted with Ummi’s admission.
C. Ummi assumed he was trying to make a pass at her – This is why she left angrily.
A. He has a tribal mark and he looks like an Igala man – This is the description given.
B. Ummi’s husband – He apologised on Ummi’s behalf.
D. Ummi’s husband – He narrated the story of “the quiet one.”
C. Justice is not fair – This lesson cannot be derived from the story.
B. No stranger should be hosted without the knowledge of the Hakimi – This tradition was established.
D. traditional medicine man – Boka is described as a traditional medicine man.
B. Talle’s mother – She died while giving birth to Talle.
C. Talle – Talle has a reticent (quiet) nature.
B. gateman – Talle works as a gateman.
C. when his usual demand for food items doubled – This is when he stopped being quiet.
D. Kidnap and Extortion – Talle was guilty of these crimes.
B. the IPO – The IPO did not respect the Hakimi.
B. Zaki – Zaki suggested the abduction of a boy.
C. Examination Ethics and Morals – This is what EMAL stands for.
C. More than a decade – Mr. Dabo has been in the university for more than a decade.
D. Dr Dabo – This was Dr Dabo’s principle about students not coming in after him.
C. Dr Dabo – Dr Dabo made this statement expressing his inappropriate intentions.
C. Tomiwa – This statement was made to Tomiwa.
C. rejection, dismissal, and contempt – Tomiwa responded with complete rejection and contempt.
B. four – Four girls were allocated to each room in the hostel.
B. North central – Ada hails from the North central region.
D. Queen Amina – Queen Amina is the name of Ngozi’s hostel.
D. Indomie jollof – This is described as the students’ favourite delicacy.
C. Snails – Snails are Ada’s hometown delicacy.
D. Salim – Salim appears to be less voluble (talkative).
C. Tomiwa – Tomiwa is portrayed as overconfident.
B. Labaran – Labaran made this teasing statement.
C. Tomiwa – This statement was made to Tomiwa about sitting near Habib.
A. fifty thousand naira – Habib gave Tomiwa fifty thousand naira.
D. Moral Philosophy – This was Salma’s last General paper in her final year.
D. Philosophy and Logic – Salma found this course very difficult.
C. Bola – Bola was sitting next to Salma during her final examination.
B. She is intimidated by Salma’s appearance – Dr Amina was intimidated by Salma’s beauty and appearance.
C. He was influential – Salma sought Habib’s help because he was influential and could help her situation.
D. Minister of Education – Habib holds the political position of Minister of Education.
A. one hundred thousand naira – Salma gave Dr Kabir one hundred thousand naira.
D. her father – According to Salma, only her father was worthy of being called a man.
B. Easy money – Dr Kabir’s weakness is easy money, which makes him susceptible to bribery.

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