JAMB UTME - Use of English - 2017

Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s):

The _____ event takes place every two years.

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word:

The delegates found it better to resort to consultation rather than _____.

Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence:

Advising Olu to break his bad habit is like knocking your head against a brick wall.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s):

Strange

Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options below:

palatable

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics:

The chairman is parsimonious.

Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in the meaning to the underlined word or group of words that will fill in the sentence.

At first we found life in the town very exciting but soon it became rather _____.

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics:

They come here on bootless errand.

Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

Now that Michael has become rich, Nancy has begun to make much of him. This means _____.

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics:

This event was a watershed in the company.

Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

Despite their newness on the job, the workers were remunerated rather handsomely. This means that _____.

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics:

This case is within the jurisdiction of the council.

Choose the option to which the given sentence relates:

Aderonke STATED she had a right to her privacy.

Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s):

Snakes and ladders always _____ me happy these days.

This question is based on S. L. Manyika's IN DEFENCE:

According to Tayo the two major problems of Nigeria were.

Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s):

The delegates were given _____ .

Choose the word that best completes the following sentence:

I really like working in that office: I find the _____ very friendly.

Choose the option that has the same consonant as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined:

clash

Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence:

The letter was being written by the principal.

Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s):

The crops the farmer planted will be ________ in three months time.

Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed are written in capital letters:

Judiciary

Choose the options that have the same consonant as the ones represented by the letter(s) underlined:

leisure

Choose the option that has the same consonant as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined:

who

From the options, choose the word nearest in meaning to the underline word:

By working hard, Benjamin outshone his elder brother instead of being _____.

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics:

Aisha impelled to the party.

Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence:

The painting was beautifully faked.

From the options, choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word:

He is quite an outspoken young man but his father is ________.

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics:

The children received gifts from doting parents.

From the options given, choose the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.:

This house which was sealed off years ago has now been ________.

Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence:

The man's Achilles' heel is women _____.

Fill in the gap:

Mr Collins does not allow his name to be published in connection with the philanthropy because he _________ publicity.

Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options below:

Constitution

Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s):

_____ a good boy, he was given a prize.

Choose the option nearest to the statement:

My brother's drunkenness often got on my nerves. This means.

Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options.

The stressed are written in capital letters:

departmental

Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s):

Garba acquiesced _____ their decision.

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics:

The students received a mild reproof from the teacher.

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined:

One of the twins was as daring as the other was _____.

Choose the option to which the given sentence relates:

My Boss has an amiable DISPOSITION.

Fill in the gap:

The press will no longer be free when the new government starts to _____ newspapers.