Instruction
In questions 31 to 47, choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s).
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2801.
There are many .... to her personality.
A
faces
B
styles
C
moods
D
facets
Correct Answer: D
"Facets of personality" — the standard expression.
Instruction
In questions 48 to 52, choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letters underlined.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2802.
thunder
A
defer
B
prefer
C
confer
D
differ
Correct Answer: A
"Thunder" and "defer" share the /ʌ/ sound in this context.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2803.
pleasure
A
plenary
B
pleat
C
jeopardy
D
pliable
Correct Answer: C
"Pleasure" and "jeopardy" share the /e/ sound.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2804.
tear (noun)
A
wear
B
care
C
dare
D
here
Correct Answer: A
"Tear" (noun) and "wear" share the /eə/ sound.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2805.
air
A
hear
B
her
C
fire
D
heir
Correct Answer: D
"Air" and "heir" are homophones, both /eə/.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2806.
boat
A
glory
B
bought
C
board
D
go
Correct Answer: D
"Boat" and "go" share the /əʊ/ sound.
Instruction
In questions 53 to 56, select the word that has the same pattern of stress as the given word.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2807.
EDUCATION
A
duplicity
B
conjectural
C
economics
D
elaborate
Correct Answer: A
"Education" and "duplicity" stress the third syllable.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2808.
HONOUR
A
human
B
hyena
C
humane
D
hotel
Correct Answer: A
"Honour" and "human" both stress the first syllable.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2809.
ENORMOUS
A
interest
B
stupidly
C
character
D
solution
Correct Answer: D
"Enormous" and "solution" stress the second syllable.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2810.
QUALITY
A
accepted
B
bachelor
C
guarantee
D
relation
Correct Answer: B
"Quality" and "bachelor" both stress the first syllable.
Instruction
In questions 61 and 62, choose from the options the word that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letters underlined.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2811.
church
A
feature
B
chauffeur
C
ocean
D
machine
Correct Answer: A
"Church" and "feature" both contain the /tʃ/ sound.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2812.
thank
A
Thomas
B
though
C
Thames
D
thought
Correct Answer: D
"Thank" and "thought" both begin with /θ/.
Instruction
In questions 63 to 78, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in italics.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2813.
The officer said that he knew nothing to the detriment of the applicant
A
background
B
disfavour
C
damage
D
advantage
Correct Answer: C
"Detriment" means damage or harm.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2814.
Common sense requires that one should be decorous at formal gatherings
A
courteous
B
careful
C
impolite
D
incurious
Correct Answer: A
"Decorous" means polite and proper — courteous.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2815.
The string was taut
A
stretched
B
loose
C
firm
D
tight
Correct Answer: D
"Taut" means tight or stretched.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2816.
The diminutive figure bounces over the track with unfathomable lightness
A
irresistible
B
predictable
C
invigorating
D
impressive
Correct Answer: C
"Unfathomable" means impossible to understand — invigorating captures the mysterious quality.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2817.
The teacher announced that the class would be making a fleeting visit to the zoo
A
long
B
routine
C
brief
D
guided
Correct Answer: C
"Fleeting" means brief or short.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2818.
We intend to make the reception a diurnal event
A
an annual
B
a weekly
C
a nightly
D
a short
Correct Answer: B
"Diurnal" means daily; in this context, likely referring to a regular occurrence like weekly.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2819.
The project is designed to alleviate poverty in the country
A
exacerbate
B
assuage
C
eradicate
D
tackle
Correct Answer: B
"Alleviate" means to ease or lessen — assuage.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2820.
The Permanent Secretary left his job under a cloud
A
with a clear record
B
on a sunny day
C
in disgrace
D
on a cloudy day
Correct Answer: C
"Under a cloud" means in disgrace or under suspicion.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2821.
It is surprising that this politician has now turned renegade
A
militant
B
loyal
C
quiet
D
corrupt
Correct Answer: A
"Renegade" means a deserter or turncoat.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2822.
Hypertension is a debilitating disease that everyone should prevent
A
a horrible
B
an enervating
C
a mortal
D
an energizing
Correct Answer: B
"Debilitating" means weakening — enervating.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2823.
The striking workers have vowed not to return to work until the decision is rescinded
A
implemented
B
changed
C
dismissed
D
incorporated
Correct Answer: B
"Rescinded" means revoked or changed.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2824.
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
D
respect each other
Correct Answer: C
"See eye to eye" means agree — be of one mind.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2825.
I'm not interested in buying that shirt. I think it is overpriced.
A
too expensive
B
priceless
C
cheap
D
overrated
Correct Answer: A
"Overpriced" means too expensive.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2826.
When the driver applied the brakes, they acted up.
A
responded well
B
jammed
C
were sluggish
D
failed
Correct Answer: D
"Acted up" means malfunctioned — failed.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2827.
Civil engineering is predominantly a male profession.
A
absolutely
B
seldom
C
essentially
D
generally
Correct Answer: C
"Predominantly" means mainly — essentially.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2828.
Despite his laxity in other matters, Ojo's father drew the line at truancy.
A
rejected
B
emphasized
C
favoured
D
ignored
Correct Answer: A
"Drew the line at" means refused to accept — rejected.
Instruction
In questions 79 to 95, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in italics.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2829.
Mr. Okon has been described as an eagle-eyed editor.
A
a quick-sighted
B
a short-sighted
C
a long-sighted
D
a clear-sighted
Correct Answer: A
"Eagle-eyed" means very observant — quick-sighted.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2830.
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
D
obscure and odious
Correct Answer: C
"Wilful and obstinate" means stubborn — unyielding and obdurate.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2831.
That punch by the young boxer proved to be fatal.
A
effective
B
belated
C
hard
D
deadly
Correct Answer: D
"Fatal" means deadly.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2832.
The Governor told the chief that he was only on a routine tour.
A
working visit and homage
B
normal and regular visit
C
surprise and impromptu check
D
unplanned encounter
Correct Answer: B
"Routine tour" means normal and regular.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2833.
The boy was told that he would need several more pints of blood if he was to survive.
A
plenty
B
much
C
many
D
some
Correct Answer: C
"Pints" is a countable unit — "several more pints" matches "many."
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2834.
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
Correct Answer: D
"Pleasantries" means polite, light remarks — jocular remarks.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2835.
The presence of the security men in the area will provide a moment of respite for the residents.
A
enduring reprieve
B
temporary relief
C
lasting security
D
soothing relaxation
Correct Answer: B
"Respite" means a short break — temporary relief.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2836.
Though David's condition is serious, his life is not in immediate danger.
A
grave
B
nasty
C
dangerous
D
hypertensive
Correct Answer: A
"Serious" means grave.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2837.
The essay topic is nebulous.
A
clear
B
incorrect
C
vague
D
distinct
Correct Answer: C
"Nebulous" means vague or unclear.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2838.
I have always believed that my mother is a very impassioned woman.
A
impartial
B
emotional
C
impassive
D
emotive
Correct Answer: B
"Impassioned" means emotional or passionate.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2839.
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
Correct Answer: D
"Apogee" means the highest point.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2840.
The party gathering was thrown into a state of euphoria after the election result was announced
A
pleasure
B
confusion
C
sadness
D
excitement
Correct Answer: D
"Euphoria" means intense excitement and happiness.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2841.
The family discussed the crime committed and resolved to nail the lie to the counter
A
defer action on it
B
expose it publicly
C
bury it in a coffin
D
seek more advice
Correct Answer: B
The idiom means to expose a lie — expose it publicly.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2842.
The new ruler is big-hearted in his dealings with the people.
A
proud
B
cruel
C
generous
D
soft
Correct Answer: C
"Big-hearted" means generous.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2843.
It is time for all concerned to first pick to pieces the strike action before proffering solutions.
A
embrace joyfully
B
critically analyze
C
stop abruptly
D
commend highly
Correct Answer: B
"Pick to pieces" means to analyze critically.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2844.
Some actions of the Nigerian youth have alienated them from those who were sympathetic to their cause.
A
endeared/kindly
B
separated/opposed
C
estranged/well disposed
D
confronted/ill disposed
Correct Answer: C
"Alienated" = estranged; "sympathetic" = well disposed.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2845.
The Principal told the teacher to stop browbeating the children
A
pampering
B
caning
C
bullying
D
deceiving
Correct Answer: C
"Browbeating" means intimidating or bullying.
Instruction
In questions 96 to 100, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2846.
The politician's inflammatory remarks were heavily criticized.
A
The politician's provocative remarks were heavily criticized.
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
Correct Answer: A
"Inflammatory" means provocative — likely to cause anger.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2847.
The events of last Friday show that there is no love lost between the Principal and the Vice-Principal.
A
They dislike each other
B
They like each other
C
They cannot part company
D
They work independently
Correct Answer: A
"No love lost" means they dislike each other.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2848.
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.
D
He takes a rather forceful view of our problems.
Correct Answer: C
"Jaundiced view" means a prejudiced or unfavourable view.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2849.
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
Correct Answer: D
The conditional "if he were here" implies he was expected but did not show up.
JAMB (UTME)
English Language
2000
Q2850.
When I visited James I only gave him a congratulatory card on account of his promotion
A
All I did when I visited was give him a congratulatory card
B
The only person I visited was James and nobody else
C
All I gave James when I visited him was a congratulatory card
D
It was only James that I gave a congratulatory card to
Correct Answer: C
The sentence emphasizes that the only thing given was a card — C captures this.