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JAMB 202445 Mins

English Language

Official JAMB UTME Use of English past paper covering Lexis, Structure, Comprehension, and Oral English Phonetics.

5 Verified QuestionsWith Solutions
JAMB 202445 Mins

Mathematics

Standard JAMB UTME Mathematics paper covering Quadratic Equations, Indices, Logarithms, Calculus, and Coordinate Geometry.

4 Verified QuestionsWith Solutions
WAEC 202460 Mins

Physics

WASSCE Senior Secondary Physics past paper covering Mechanics, Heat Energy, Wave Optics, and Electromagnetism.

3 Verified QuestionsWith Solutions
NECO 202450 Mins

Biology

NECO Senior School Certificate Biology past paper covering Cell Biology, Genetics, Ecology, and Mammalian Physiology.

2 Verified QuestionsWith Solutions
BECE 202440 Mins

Basic Science & Technology

National BECE junior secondary past paper covering Simple Machines, Energy Transformation, Computer Hardware, and Technical Drawing.

2 Verified QuestionsWith Solutions
JAMB Standard Edition • 2024Answer Key Included

English Language Past Examination Paper

5 Questions • 45 Minutes • Total 100 Marks

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Q1

Choose the option that nearest in meaning to the underlined word: The commissioner gave an *equivocal* response when questioned about the missing budget allocation.

AA clear and unequivocal statement
BAn ambiguous and misleading statement
CA forceful and assertive defense
DA passionate and sincere explanation
Q2

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word: The young apprentice was surprisingly *meticulous* in keeping the workshop inventory.

AScrupulous
BCareless
CDiligent
DCautious
Q3

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s) in "pl**ai**t":

APlate
BPlat
CPlant
DPleat
🎙️ Oral Speech Test:Pronounce the word "plait" aloud with the short /æ/ vowel sound.
Q4

Identify the word with the primary stress on the THIRD syllable:

ADemocracy
BPhotographic
CElectricity
DAdministrative
🎙️ Oral Speech Test:Pronounce "photographic" stressing the third syllable.
Q5

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option: Neither the school principal nor the subject teachers _______ present at the zonal education briefing yesterday.

Awas
Bwere
Cis
Dare