English Language Jamb Practice Questions & Answers 2021 Set 1

1. Choose the one nearest in meaning to the word(s) in bracket

Okibe was rusticated for his [derogatory] remark about the principal

A. complimentary
B. unwarranted
C. lack luster
D. unsavoury

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

Unsavoury means unpleasant or morally offensive, the most suitable synonym for derogatory in this regard.

2. Choose the one nearest in meaning to the word(s) in bracket

Some men will continue to cause offences until they are given [a taste of their own medicine]

A. placated
B. revenged on
C. cured
D. recompensed for

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

Revenged on is the correct answer. To have 'a taste of your own medicine' is to have the same unpleasant experience that one has caused another.

3. Choose the one nearest in meaning to the word(s) in bracket

Justice is difficult to enforce because people are unwilling to accept any loss of [sovereignty]

A. positing
B. leadership
C. autonomy
D. kingdom

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

Autonomy is the correct answer. Sovereignty means a situation of self-sufficiency and self-governance.

4. His many years of success in legal practise.... didn't come out without challenges

A. but
B. in spite of all
C. indeed
D. however

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

However is used when trying to include a new point, or buttress an old one with a comparison

5. Choose the word that has the same rhyme scheme

Thyme

A. climb
B. bind
C. time
D. lime

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

'Time' sounds approximately the same way when pronounced as 'Thyme'

6. Choose the one nearest in meaning to the word(s) in bracket

There are still [virtous] women in our society today

A. devilish
B. clever
C. intelligent
D. upright

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

Upright is correct answer. Virtuous means having and demonstrating high level of moral standards or ethics, which is the same as being upright,

7. Choose the one nearest in meaning to the word(s) in bracket.

This type of response is [typical] of a lazy teacher

A. symptomatic
B. characteristics
C. universal
D. incontestable

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

Characteristic is correct answer. A thing is described as 'typical' of something else when becomes an observable and noticeable quality or attribute of it.

8. Choose the word with the same vowel sound as the one in bracket

Orthop[ae]dic

A. elite
B. impase
C. cacophony
D. sharp

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

Elite is the correct answer. The vowel /i:/ pronounced as 'eee' (as in letter E e.g. tea) sound is present

9. Choose the word with the same vowel sound as the one in bracket

Band[a]ge

A. kite
B. says
C. cacophony
D. cage

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

The vowel /i/ as in bit is present here. Only the very last sound pronunciation of 'cacophony' bears the same answer.

Passage

Read the Passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

The term Mass Communication occurs when information is disseminated to a relatively large number of people in different places. it should be seen as the same thing with talking face to face with someone else. With mass communication, there is no answer, smile, laugh or lock of surprise. the people who receive the message are as far away from the source of the message as far away as you are from the announcers on the radio or from the newscasters on television, or from the writer of a column in the local newspaper.

There are three identifiable means of errors in mass communication. There is one done through the printed words, books, magazine and newspapers. The other is primarily radio, but also records and tape recordings. Also, it can be done through a combination of sound and pictures as in television, films and the more recently popular video tape.

Together, they are referred to as the mass media.

All media can be used to inform and entertain. However, there are coverts roles played. It may be to educate as in school broadcast. Again, the aim may be to persuade as when the media are used by advertisers or for political broadcasts. The media are often in strong position to influence public opinion because they select the topics to be presented and can stress the importance of one issue over the other.

The mass media have, in recent times, come under acerbic criticism. Many presenters have become not only conscientized but also immensely concerned about the possible effects that science of violence and bad behavior may have on their children. More worrisome are the potential danger of political and commercial propaganda.

10. A suitable title for the above passage can be:

A. Mass communication
B. The mass media and the people
C. The purpose of mass media
D. The good and the bad side of the media

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

The passage is expository enough to largely cover mass communication as a career, practice, relative importance and societal impact and effect.

Passage

Read the Passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Together, they are referred to as the mass media.

11. The means of mass media can be summarized into:

A. Radio, Television and Newspaper
B. Newspaper,books and journals
C. Print and Electronic
D. Print, Electronic and Advertisement

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

Mass media means technology that is intended to reach a mass audience. It is the primary means of communication used to reach the vast majority of the general public. The most common platforms for mass media according to the passage are newspapers, magazines, radio, television. These can be summarized into print (Newspaper, magazines) and electronic (Radio and Television)

12. One of the following is NOT true in the passage

A. Mass communication don't talk
B. Mass communication don't personalize discourse
C. Mass media determine what the public gets to know
D. All of the above

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

Mass communication in the passage was directly likened to having a physical interaction with a person. This makes Option A contradictory with the passage, hence the answer.

13. One major source of worry about the mass media is from?

A. Broadcasting
B. Advertisement
C. Political rallies
D. News casting

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

From the last paragraph, the ruling class may influence popular thinking and create certain impression and even direct the course of social discussions by simply buying and/or controlling the media.

14. All the following are roles of the media but?

A. Entertainment
B. Sensitization
C. Information
D. Moralization

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

moralization - means indulgence in moral pronouncements; or the exposition of a particular moral code.

This is not a role of mass media according to the passage

Passage

Choose the most appropriate option for each group for questions

Alice, a small fragile-looking Ugandan mother, is dying of AIDS. She lives with her son and daughter in a tin-roofed shack on the .....1... of Kampala. When her husband died of AIDS in 1987, Alice discovered she was HIV positive. Frequent ...2..... of sickness forced her to give up her embroidery job. She was so depressed that she just wanted to eat. ....3.... by a neighbour, the mobile care unit from Nsambya hospital went to her home. They convinced her to start taking proper ..4....... After three months of ....5.... treatment, she regained her will to live. The AIDS time bomb .....6... on relentlessly. The World Health Organization ....7.... that 1.8 million Ugandans are HIV positive, nearly one in eight of the total population. The Ugandan AIDS Commission set up by President Museveni ..8...... the spread of the disease. However, under-porting and the lack of post-mortem and ...9..... makes it impossible to establish exact figures. No one ....10.... that it is a disaster far worse than the years of civil war.

15. Alice, a small fragile-looking Ugandan mother, is dying of AIDS. She lives with her son and daughter in a tin-roofed shack on the .....1... of Kampala.

A. Outskirts
B. Suburbs
C. Interior
D. Outside

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

Outskirts is often used to refer to the outer parts of a town or city.

Passage

Choose the most appropriate option for each group for questions

16. When her husband died of AIDS in 1987, Alice discovered she was HIV positive. Frequent ...2..... of sickness forced her to give up her embroidery job.

A. sufferings
B. Happenings
C. Rounds
D. Bouts

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

Bouts indicate short periods of intense activity of a specified kind.

17. She was so depressed that she just wanted to eat. ....3.... by a neighbour, the mobile care unit from Nsambya hospital went to her home.

A. Attracted
B. Visited
C. Noticed
D. Alerted

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

A neighbor who saw and observed (noticed) Alice decided to come to her aid.

18.They convinced her to start taking proper ..4.......

A. Cure
B. Medication
C. Measures
D. Precautions

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

Medication refers to treatment using drugs or other form medicine to improve a particular condition or illness.

19. After three months of ....5.... treatment, she regained her will to live.

A. Intensive
B. Healthy
C. Safe
D. Heavy

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

Intensive means thorough and is usually used to describe a situation involving a lot of effort or activity.

20. The AIDS time bomb .....6... on relentlessly.

A. Strikes
B. Burns
C. Ticks
D. Drops

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

Strikes as in this context means to occur suddenly and have harmful or damaging effects.

Passage

Choose the most appropriate option for each group for questions

21. The World Health Organization ....7.... that 1.8 million Ugandans are HIV positive, nearly one in eight of the total population.

A. Judges
B. Supposes
C. proposes
D. Estimates

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

To estimate is to approximately calculate or form a judgment of the value, number, extent or quantity of something.

22. The Ugandan AIDS Commission set up by President Museveni ..8...... the spread of the disease.

A. Limits
B. Anticipates
C. Monitors
D. Increases

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

The Ugandan AIDS Commission seeks to check and curb the spread of the disease.

23. However, under-porting and the lack of post-mortem and ...9..... makes it impossible to establish exact figures.

A. Facilitates
B. Amenities
C. Condition
D. Provisions

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

The most suitable and all embracing answer here is facilities.

24. No one ....10.... that it is a disaster far worse than the years of civil war.

A. Denies
B. Claims
C. Rejects
D. Imagines

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

Denies is the best answer. It is unarguably true that AIDS in Ugandan is a disaster worse off than the tragedies of their Civil War.

25. Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

The significance of Mr Bello's advice to Aliya on Bobo's gift is that

A. the gift a demonstration of love and affection
B. the gift shouldn't necessarily impose an obligation on Aliya to act in tune with Bobo's interest
C. one of the foundations of his marriage with Aliya's mother is through gifting
D. once a boy gives a girl a gift it necessarily means that he has an interest in mind

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

The significance of Mr Bello's advice is that the recipient of a gift shouldn't out of indebtedness feel obliged to act upon the gesture of the giver, as such doesn't necessarily mean true love and affection.

26. Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

Aliya although is born with a silver spoon, but she has no freedom to move around meet new people unlike other persons. This signals to the...

A. criticism of strict parenting
B. irony of life
C. essence of a child's exposure
D. expectations of wealthy parents

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

Aliya at age 12 envy of the girls hawking on the street and their freedom to move about as compared to her restriction to move about, eventhough she born into a comfortable home, significantly indicates the irony of life i.e no one has it all.

27. Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

It may be argued that Chapter Two is titled, "The Drive" particularly because...?

A. of the social disparity between the rich and the poor which is unlikely to end
B. Aliya's father drove her home from the boarding house
C. it indicates the realities and experiences shared during Mr Bello's drive with Aliya
D. it was the best atmosphere for Mr Bello to scold Aliya for her wrongdoings

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

Readers must see through the meanings of words and titles beyond their ordinarily usage where necessary. Aliya's drive home by Mr Bello is relevant not because of the drive but especially because Mr Bello used the opportunity of the informal atmosphere to educate his daughter about sexual maturity and the realities of life pictured by the hawking girls and their aspiration to be great in life.

28. Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

The fact that Aliya wanted to be a pilot, then a musician, a songwriter, doctor and later a lawyer points to the

A. need for parents to choose a befitting career for their children
B. reason that only passion can define one's career
C. indecision that comes with choosing a career at a tender age
D. need for schools to make their syllabus career based

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

The youthfulness and ambition as well as confusion that comes with choosing a career is evident at every child's tender age. Parents should only guide their children as to the choice of their career based on passion and not on prospects of the course or career only.

29. Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

"The Gandhi Test" indicates how

A. stubborn people act without thinking of public perception
B. one should act when it comes to choosing a career
C. a child should make wise decisions mindless of popular thinking
D. a person can make morally right decisions

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

Test is that 'you can tell if what you're doing is good or bad, if you want other people to know about it' which means that one should act and be mindful that people are watching.

30. Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

Bobo proved Mr Bello's advice on infatuation as right when he

A. presented a gift to Aliya
B. flirts with other girls
C. eventually left for Ireland without saying a word to Aliya
D. proclaimed his love for Aliya

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

The fact that Bobo later travelled to Ireland without even informing Aliya finally and undoubtedly cements Mr Bello's advice that his love for her was temporary.

31.Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

The writer tried to point out religious intolerance in his book, by

A. discussing how the society believes certain religion is better than others
B. using one of Aliya's classmates to condemn her religion
C. demonstrating how the religious institutions forcefully impose their beliefs on the people
D. painting Islam as a more righteous religion that others

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

The condemnation of Aliya and some of her Muslim friends to hell because they are non-christians and murderers by one of Aliya's classmates is indicative of religious intolerance.

32. Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

... is quick to anger and doesn't hide it when she is

A. Aliyu
B. Mrs Bello
C. Mr Bello
D. Bobo

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

Mrs Bello doesn't hide her anger whenever she is, she outter speaks her mind on the issue. Although she may not agree with her husband on something, she supports him however.

33.Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

Aliya's choice of wanting to study medicine ...

A. simply reflects her childishness
B. indicates her affection for humanity
C. is born out of the prospects of the course
D. is primarily because of her father

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

Aliya's interest in medicine was just so that she could help asthmatic children in the nearest future by donating inhalers to schools.

34. Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

Mr Bello's best advice to Aliya on dating is that

A. gifting doesn't mean true affection
B. dating can be so distracting
C. she should wait for the right time
D. she should never be committed to anyone

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

Seeing as dating is a challenging adventure even for adults, Aliya is advised to thread softly.

35. He was both a writer and a politician, but he was better ........ a singer

A. As if
B. Like
C. As
D. to be

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

The preposition "as" is the most suitable answer here to govern the noun phrase "a singer".

36. Vacancies in the company will be notified by .....

A. Bulletin
B. Publication
C. Publicity
D. advertisement

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

Apparently, advertisement is one the most viable means by which a company could publicize its vacancy news among others.

37. The driver was short of petrol, so he ........ down the road with the engine switched off

A. glided
B. coasted
C. wheeled
D. taxied

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

To 'glide' means to move easily and effortlessly without stopping or making noise.

38. He started his career as an ........ teacher

A. auxilary
B. auxilliary
C. auxiliary
D. auxillary

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

Auxiliary being an adjective to the noun "teacher" indicates providing supplementary or extra help, support or assistance.

39. His many years of success in legal practise ........ didn't come out without challenges

A. Indeed
B. But
C. in spite of all
D. However

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

However is used when trying to include a new point, or buttress an old one with a comparison.

40.Jide couldn't have said that. This means that Jide

A. ought not say that
B. will not say that
C. it's not likely jide said it
D. Jide didn't say it

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

"Couldn't have" here indicates the past impossibility of the fact that Jide said it is at all i.e it is untrue or rather unlikely for Jide to have said it.

41. Bolu shall be the M.C. This means that

A. Bolu may be the M.C
B. no one else will be the M.C
C. later in life, Bolu will become an M.C
D. Bolu may not be the M.C

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

The usage of the word "shall" shows compulsion and creates an impression as to the inevitability of Bolu acting as the Compere or Master of Ceremonies (M.C).

42. Bridget denied that she wasn't there. This means that

A. She confessed that she wasn't there
B. She owned up not to be there
C. She maintained she was there
D. She maintained she wasn't there

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

First, to deny is to say that something is not true. Therefore, Bridget couldn't have said it is untrue (deny) that she wasn't there, which means she was actually there and she refuses to admit otherwise.

43. Hadn't it rained, it wouldn't have been so bad

A. It was so bad because it didn't rain
B. it rained and so it wasn't bad
C. it wasn't bad because it rained
D. it rained and that made it so bad

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

The usage of the anomalous verb 'had' alongside with the negatives; 'not' and that in 'wouldn't' means that, it actually rained and that didn't make things good or go as it would have been preferred.

44. If he had spoken up, he wouldn't have been given. This means that

A. he spoke up and was given
B. he wasn't given because he spoke up
C. he didn't speak up and wasn't given
D. he was given because he didn't speak up

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

The implication of the entire statement is that, the speaker or person didn't speak up and so he was given...(an Award or a Microphone or whatever as the case maybe).

45 Choose the one opposite in meaning to the word(s) in underlined.

The police officer looks

pudgy

A. tall and lean
B. short and slim
C. short and fat
D. tall and fat

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

Pudgy means short and fat or thick

46. Choose the one opposite in meaning to the word(s) in underlined.

After the wedding, the wife became

anorexic

A. obese
B. melancholic
C. excited
D. skinny

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

To be anorexic means to have an eating disorder resulting to an abnormally low body weight. Consequently, the direct opposite herein, is to be obese or fat.

47. Choose the one opposite in meaning to the word(s) in underlined.

Procrastination

is the enemy of progress

A. acceleration
B. laziness
C. hardwork
D. tiredness

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

When someone doesn't procrastinate or postpone things unnecessarily for example out of laziness, then he or she accelerates the pace of the work required.

48. Choose the one opposite in meaning to the word(s) in underlined.

Chief Money-Miss-Road is a

sitting duck

A. vulnerable
B. invincible
C. lazy
D. quick-witted

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

Invincible is the correct answer. To be a sitting duck means to be without any form of protection against an attack from an enemy or from danger.

49. Choose the one opposite in meaning to the word(s) in underlined.

I abhor a

traitor

A. fallacious person
B. reveler of secrets
C. progressive element
D. keeper of secrets

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

Traitor is a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle.

50. Choose the one nearest in meaning to the word(s) in bracket

Okibe was rusticated for his [derogatory] remark about the principal

A. complimentary
B. unsavoury
C. unwarranted
D. lack luster

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

Unsavoury means unpleasant or morally offensive, the most suitable synonym for derogatory in this regard.

51. Choose the one nearest in meaning to the word(s) in bracket

This type of response is [typical] of a lazy teacher

A. symptomatic
B. characteristic
C. universal
D. incontestable

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

Typical; having the distinctive qualities of a particular type of person or thing.

Characteristic is closest in meaning to the word typical. it means a feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing and serving to identify them.

52. Choose the word with the same vowel sound as the one in bracket

Cacoph[o]ny

A. Sole
B. sun
C. scissors
D. comb

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

The vowel sound /∂/ here is perceivable in the syllable in block form, e.g. bro-thER. In the same vein, the 'OR' in 'scissors' has the same sound.

53. Choose the word that has the same consonant sound as the one in bracket

Non[ch]alant

A. television
B. arch
C. champagne
D. chest

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

Champagne is the correct answer. The /∫/ sound prevalent here is evidenced in the pronunciation of the 'SH' of 'shout' of which the 'CH' in Champagne belongs to.

54. Choose the word that has the same consonant sound as the one in bracket;

Smoo[th]

A. worth
B. wealthy
C. brother
D. dress

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

Brother is the correct answer. The sound present here is pronounceable from the 'TH' in 'these' (not /d/ as in 'drug' or /∅/ as in 'thanks')

55. Choose the word that has the same consonant sound as the one in bracket

Ask[ed]

A. whistle
B. bed
C. set
D. Third

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

Set is the correct answer. The sound /t/ as in 'tank' is present here.

56. Choose the word that has the same consonant sound as the one in bracket;

Lo[s]e

A. loose
B. sue
C. refuse
D. phones

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

Refuse is the correct answer. The sound /z/ is pronounciable here as it is in either the verb or noun form pronunciation of 'refuse'. E.g. 'Zip'.

57. Choose the word that has a different stress pattern

A. calender
B. aloud
C. mechanic
D. convivial

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

Calender is the correct answer. The first syllable i.e the 'CA' of 'calender' is stressed while rest are stressed in their second syllables respectively.

58. Choose the word that has a different stress pattern

A. enlighten
B. unwanted
C. agitate
D. Informal

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

The first syllable in 'agitate' is stressed, the other options are stressed differently

59. Choose the word that has a different stress pattern

A. incinerator
B. indicate
C. increase
D. euphemism

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

Its second syllable is stressed unlike the rest of the options where the first syllable is stressed.

60. Choose the word that has the same rhyme scheme.

Dice

A. mint
B. rice
C. fried
D. case

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

The sound is obtainable in the pronunciation of 'dice' and 'rice'.

61. In each of the questions, the word in capital letters has the emphatic stress, Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.

The traditional chief NARRATED the story to the children

A. the children heard the story from the traditional chief
B. who narrated the story to the children
C. the children could not listen to the story by the traditional chief
D. did the chief hide the story from the children

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

By way of juxtaposition, and recurring emphatic importance, Did the chief hide the story from the children is the most preferred answer.

62. In each of the questions, the word in capital letters has the emphatic stress, Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.

The ACCOUNTANT paid the workers july salary in september

A. when were the workers paid
B. did the cashier pay the workers salary in september
C. workers received their july salary in september
D. the september salary was paid in july

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

In answering questions on emphatic stress, the answer in direct reversal to the one in block form and that seeks to clearly restate and provoke the statement is the most suitable. This is why did the cashier pay the workers salary in september is right.

63. In each of the questions, the word in capital letters has the emphatic stress, Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.

The cat DEVOURED the rat

A. did the rat devour the cat
B. what devoured the rat
C. did the cat pet the rat
D. is this rat that the cat devoured

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

Did the cat pet the rat is the correct answer. The same reasoning in the authoritative answer to Question 59 is also relevant here to support Option as the most suitable answer.

Passage

READ THE PASSAGE CAREFULLY AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW.

With its radiant color and plant-like shape, the sea anemone looks more like a flower than animal. More specifically, the sea anemone is formed quite like a flower for which is named, with body like a stem and tentacles like petals in brilliant shades; blue, pink, green and red. Its diameters vary from about six millimeters in some species to more than ninety centimeters in the giant verities of Australia. Like corals, hydras and jelly fish, sea anemones are coelenterates. They can move slowly, but more often they attach the lower part of their cylindrical bodies to rocks, shells or wharf pilings.

The upper and end of the sea anemone has a mouth surrounded by tentacles which the animal uses to capture its food. Stinging cells in the tentacles throw out tiny poison threads that paralyze other small sea animals. The tentacles then drag this prey into the sea anemone's mouth.The food is digested in the large inner body cavity. When disturbed, a sea anemone retracts its lump on a rock. Anemones may reproduce by forming eggs. dividing in half or developing buds that grow and break off as independent animals.

64.Which of the following is the main topic of the passage?

A. The characteristics of sea anemones
B. The variation of sea life
C. The defense of coelenterates
D. A comparison of land and sea animals

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

The extract plainly is an exposition to the nature and attributes of sea anemones.

65. The word 'shapes' in line 1 is closest meaning to

A. Nature
B. Length
C. Form
D. Grace

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

The plant-like of the sea anemone is descriptive of its form or structure.

Passage

READ THE PASSAGE CAREFULLY AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW.

66. The author compares sea anemone's tentacles to a flower

A. Stem
A. Petals
B. leaves
D. roots

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

The sea anemones tentacles are compared to petals in brilliant shades.

67. It can be inferred from the passage that sea anemones are

A. attached to stationary surfaces
B. hidden inside cylindrical objects
C. searching for food
D. floating among underwater flowers

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

The writer indicates that sea anemones often move slowly but attach their bodies rocks, shells or wharf pilings- the stationary surfaces.

68. The word 'capture' as used in the passage means

A. cover
B. catch
C. clean
D. control

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

Sea anemones used their mouth surrounded by tentacles to 'capture' i.e 'catch' foods.

Passage

Read the passage and choose the most appropriate option for each gap.

Just after ...1..... the aircraft gave a shudder and coughed. The pilot, from the ..2...... activated the emergency sheet to cover the improperly secured left rear ....3.... At the same time, he pushed a button on the panel to activate automatic turning, and the airplane ....4.... north-east He called the control ....5.... to report the misshaped requested clearance for emergency ....6....The plane circled the airport and prepared to return to the airport it had just left. Moments later, the aircraft ....7....to stop on a ....8.... ....9.... in oilskin ran in the light drizzle and were soon perched on the ....10.... of the plane, from where they began their inspection.

69. Just after ...1..... the aircraft gave a shudder and coughed.

A. Departure
A. take off
C. leaving
D. flying

Correct Answer: Option A

70. The pilot, from the .....2... activated the emergency sheet

A. cabin
B. cubicle
C. cockpit
D. cab

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

The Cockpit is the area, usually near the front of an aircraft from which a pilot controls the aircraft.

Passage

Read the passage and choose the most appropriate option for each gap.

71. ...to cover the improperly secured left rear ....3....

A. hatch
B. door
C. entrance
D. gate

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

The hatch is the trap door in the cockpit ceiling which allows the pilot to evacuate the flight control area in case of an emergency.

72. At the same time, he pushed a button on the panel to activate automatic turning, and the aeroplane ....4.... north-east

A. faced
B. moved
C. switched
D. veered

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

Veering here means that the aircraft suddenly changes direction.

73. He called the control ....5.... to report the mishap

A. office
B. Department
C. Building
D. Tower

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

The Control tower is the air traffic control, and service provider unit which directs aircrafts and advise in non-controlled airspace.

74. and requested clearance for emergency ...6.....

A. return
B. landing
C. stopping
D. arrival

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

An emergency landing is a prioritized form of landing made by an aircraft in an emergency situation.

75. The plane circled the airport and prepared to return to the airport it had just left. Moments later, the aircraft ...7.....

A. ran
B. eased
C. taxied
D. skied

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

An airport tarmac is the area where the aircrafts are parked, unloaded or loaded, refueled, or boarded

Passage

Read the passage and choose the most appropriate option for each gap.

76. to stop on a ...8.....

A. park
B. field
C. tarmac
D. runway

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

An airport tarmac is the area where the aircrafts are parked, unloaded or loaded, refueled, or boarded.

77....9.... in oilskin ran in the light drizzle

A. workers
B. engineers
C. fitters
D. repairers

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

The flight engineers are the members of an aircraft's crew responsible for monitoring and operating its complex aircraft systems.

78. and were soon perched on the ...10..... of the plane, from where they began their inspection.

A. apex
B. nose
C. tip
D. front

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

The Wingtip is simply a part of the wing of an aircraft.

79. Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

The stereotypical act in the book centres

A. terrorism
B. religious intolerance
C. food insecurity
D. the lifestyle of a teenager

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

Aliya asks her Dad if it is true that all Muslims are terrorists and that they all perish. Her father corrects this stereotypical notion or unfounded generalised belief of some members of the society as regards their religion.

80. Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

The novel places emphasis on the

A. need for strict parenting and schooling for children
B. social disparity between the rich and the poor in the society
C. relevance of bridging the communication gap between children and their parents
D. abnormalities of the society and the confusion that comes with childishness

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

The writer appreciates the maintenance of close relationship between Aliya and her father. Her father was more or less her friend. This made for a fine balance of personal development for Aliya as her father guides her constantly on the realities of life, sexual maturity and exposition as well the need to excel in life.

81. Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

Aliya was advised to be mindless of popular perception about her...

A. when it comes to her self esteem
B. when it comes to applying
C. whenever she is in love with anyone
D. eventhough she craves for freedom like the hawking girls

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

Bunmi continously made jest of Aliya as fat, her father however, encouraged her (Aliya) to be proud of her body structure as beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder and not in what people ordinarily think.

82. Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

In the novel, we learnt that

A. it pays to be diligent and hardworking
B. beauty without character is nothing
C. love and companionship are a no-go-area for teenagers
D. one should follow the propagation of the media

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

Among other things, Aliya's father emphasized that beauty is a relative word and as a matter of fact, beauty without good deeds is all vanity and worthless on the long run. As per dating, the advice is for teenagers to act patiently, this nullifies Option C.

83. Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

Aliya's sixteenth birthday is special because

A. she receives birthday cards from her father every year since age twelve
B. she was already matured to fully understand the realities of life stories told by her father
C. her father gave her a birthday card and a digital camera
D. of her father's sixteen-page letter detailing her life journey thus far

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

The specialty in Aliya's sixteenth birthday is a result of the sixteen-page letter which her father wrote to her, dedicating each page to each year of her life.

84. Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

As it relates to sex education, Aliya's father advised that

A. she should abstain totally from sex as this is the worst sin ever in the history of human civilisation
B. she should wisely decide before letting go of her body
C. she should be mindful of her company of friends and the media's influence on sexual affairs
D. sexual affair is no longer a hidden issue and she should wisely make her choices

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

Mr Bello warned Aliya to be careful as regarding the kind of movies, books and progammes she entertain as well the company of friends she keeps.

85. Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

Which of one the following critically relates to the novel's subject of concern

A. youthful ambition and confusion
B. socialization
C. religious bigotry
D. the futility of life

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

The novelist placed emphatic importance on the value of home training and socialisation. This is exemplified in the information and communication gap between Aliya and her father.

86. Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

A child's choice of career is matter of

A. glamorous desire
B. passion
C. public perception as to the success rate and earnings of a profession
D. parental discretion

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

The novelist noted that the choice of career of a child shouldn't be based on parental discretion as what is sellable and commands respect in the society but as to their child's interest in the course, with a bit of parental guidance.

87. Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

The novelist noted that stereoscopic people should be

A. condemned for their bad thinking
B. encouraged by admonition
C. corrected of their bad thinking
D. challenged to take up social responsibilities

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

The novelist acclaimed that stereoscopic persons are only victims of bad thinking and shouldn't be condemned in return for their ignorance. They should rather be corrected.

88. Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

All in all, Aliya has ...

A. the inheritance of her parents both in knowledge and assets
B. been challenged to be exceptional in all her endeavors
C. the responsibility to pass on the lessons of her father to her own children
D. been portrayed as the definition of beauty and character

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

The most important thing is not only for Aliya to abide by her father's advise built to as well lead such legacies for her children and the generations to come.

89.The employer, not the sales boy and his partner ........ responsible for the loss

A. are
B. are being
C. are never
D. is

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

Going by the rule of concord, the phrase 'not his sales boy or his partner' is not part of the subject 'the employer'. Therefore, the singular verb should be used.

90.Both questions are alternatives; you answer ........ one ........ the other

A. either/or
B. neither/nor
C. either/nor
D. neither/or

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

Option A is the best answer. Note that 'either' goes with 'or' and the usage of both creates an impression as to alternatives.

91. It is high time we ........ seeing her

A. stop
B. will stop
C. stopped
D. stops

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

'It is high time' suggests that something should be done and that it is already a bit late.

92. You can have ........ of these two books

A. either
B. none
C. any
D. some

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

'Either' is used when there is an alternative choice or decision to be made.

93. Either Buntu or you ........ to go

A. was
B. are
C. has
D. is

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

'is' is the best answer, as the sentence is still in its present state, and the verb 'is' best goes here.

94.The prisoner finally ........ that he drank to ........ on the night he committed the murder

A. acceded/access
B. conceded/excess
C. exceeded/extreme
D. eluded/escape

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

To concede is to admit and the excessive drinking of the prisoner caused the murder.

95. Choose the correct interpretations of the statement given, for questions below

I know my onions

A. I know my job very well
B. I know my rights
C. I am clever because of experience
D. I am aware of my position

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

'To know one's onions' is to be fully acquainted with a subject or the parctice in a field.

96. Choose the correct interpretations of the statement given, for questions below

America is the Mecca of the world

A. America is the commercial garden of the world
B. America is a beautiful place in the world
C. America is a place where people like to visit
D. America accepts assorted races throughout the world

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

The representative quality or title of Mecca indicates here that America is a sought after State by most people to visit.

97. Choose the correct interpretations of the statement given, for questions below

All the Nigerian footballers have itchy feet

A. the footballers have insured feet
B. the footballers use their feet to steer
C. the footballers like to travel
D. the footballers like play skillfully

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

The footballers like to travel is the best answer. 'Itchy' means not static, by implication.

98. Choose the correct interpretations of the statement given, for questions below

Bobrisky is a fashion victim

A. he/she likes fashionable things more than anything else
B. he/she dresses gorgeously without any fitting
C. he/she wears low quality dresses of his/her pauperized status
D. he/she likes things that are indisputably translucent

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

someone who always wears very fashionable clothes even if the clothes sometimes make them look silly.

99. Choose the word that has an opposite meaning to the one in bracket for questions below.

Mr Santos Laliga is a [dipsomaniac]

A. teetotaler
B. a drunkard
C. an hater of women
D. a promiscuous man

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

A teetotaller is a person who never drinks alcohol, the antonym of a dipsomaniac.

100. Choose the word that has an opposite meaning to the one in bracket for questions below.

The jollof rice served at the wedding reception was [malodorous]

A. small but palatable
B. unpalatably big
C. pleasant
D. stale and smelly

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

Malodorous is an adjective for an odorous or unpleasant smell.

101. Choose the word that has an opposite meaning to the one in bracket for questions below.

When it comes to playing the piano, I am a complete [ignoramus]

A. Idiot
B. virtuoso
C. novice
D. nonentity

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

A virtuoso is an expert in a field while an ignoramus is a novice.

102. Choose the word that has an opposite meaning to the one in bracket for questions below.

The [prodigious] building was razed to the carpet level yesterday

A. ramshackle
B. modern
C. colossal
D. mini-sized

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

As 'prodigious' from the context of usage means big.

103. Choose the word that has an opposite meaning to the one in bracket for questions below.

The sick man is now [ambulatory]

A. recovering gradually
B. walking
C. sound in health
D. immobile

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

To ambulatory as in this context is to be able to move or walk around.

104. CHOOSE THE OPTION THAT IS NEAREST IN MEANING TO THE WORD(S) IN BRACKET, FOR QUESTIONS below.

Every human being is [vulnerable] to communicable disease

A. liable
B. lifted
C. immune
D. closed

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

Vulnerability means here that one is open or susceptible to something. 'Liable' best fits this here.

105. CHOOSE THE OPTION THAT IS NEAREST IN MEANING TO THE WORD(S) IN BRACKET, FOR QUESTIONS below.

The student's union leader delivered his speech [extempore]

A. out-of-hand
B. accurately
C. off the cuff
D. courageously

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

An extempore speech is made at the spur of the moment i.e without previous preparation.

106. CHOOSE THE OPTION THAT IS NEAREST IN MEANING TO THE WORD(S) IN BRACKET, FOR QUESTIONS below.

These policies have been [espoused] by the ruling party

A. condemned
B. rejected
C. supported
D. outlined

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

To espouse is to adopt or support a belief or strategy.

107.CHOOSE THE OPTION THAT IS NEAREST IN MEANING TO THE WORD(S) IN BRACKET, FOR QUESTIONS below.

Her findings [exploded] widely held beliefs about learning

A. challenged
B. debunked
C. projected
D. confirmed

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

Exploded as used in this context means to refute or criticise.

108. CHOOSE THE OPTION THAT IS NEAREST IN MEANING TO THE WORD(S) IN BRACKET, FOR QUESTIONS below.

We must not [foreclose] reconciliation as the purpose of his trip

A. exclude
B. consider
C. underestimate
D. forgo

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

To foreclose is to leave out the consideration of an option or alternative to something.

109. Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one in bracket, from questions below

G[ua]rantee

A. plait
B. far
C. guard
D. aunt

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

The vowel sound here is pronounceable from 'pat', 'apple' etc. Plait is the therefore the right answer.

110. Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one in bracket, from questions below

B[oo]k

A. shoe
B. group
C. blue
D. full

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

The vowel sound obtainable here is the short /u/ sound as in 'put'. The rest of the options have elongated pronunciation than 'full'

111. Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one in bracket, from questions below

Neighb[our]

A. blood
B. standard
C. board
D. source

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

The vowel sound obtainable here is the /∂/ sound as in 'brother'. Stand[ar]d qualifies in this regard.

112. Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one in bracket, from questions below

H[ei]r

A. Care
B. Near
C. mere
D. weird

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

The vowel sound here is /e∂/ which perceivable in 'Care', 'air'.

113. Choose the word that has the consonant sound as the one in bracket, from questions below.

A[d]just

A. Diary
B. judge
C. Dynasty
D. Anticipate

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

The sound obtainable here is evidenced in 'journey', 'gender'. Ju[d]ge has the consonant as these ones previously mentioned.

114. Choose the word that has the consonant sound as the one in bracket, from questions below.

A[n]kle

A. Tongue
B. New
C. Pneumatic
D. Photosynthesis

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

The consonant sound obtainable here may be seen in 'gang', 'sing'. To[n]gue has the same consonant sound.

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