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JAMB UTME 2022

JAMB English Language 2022 past questions

7 objective questions from the 2022 JAMB English Language paper. Answer each one, then reveal the answer and explanation.

All JAMB English Language past questions

  1. Question 1

    Concord

    Choose the option that best completes the sentence: Everybody ___ to be happy.

    1. Option A: wants
    2. Option B: want
    3. Option C: are wanting
    4. Option D: were wanting
    Show the answer to question 1

    Answer: A, wants

    "Everybody" is singular.

  2. Question 2

    Antonyms

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to VICTORY.

    1. Option A: defeat
    2. Option B: triumph
    3. Option C: success
    4. Option D: win
    Show the answer to question 2

    Answer: A, defeat

    VICTORY is the opposite of defeat.

  3. Question 3

    Idioms

    Choose the option that best explains the expression "once in a blue moon".

    1. Option A: every month
    2. Option B: very rarely
    3. Option C: at night
    4. Option D: very often
    Show the answer to question 3

    Answer: B, very rarely

    "Once in a blue moon" means very rarely.

  4. Question 4

    Synonyms

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to PRUDENT.

    1. Option A: reckless
    2. Option B: wise
    3. Option C: foolish
    4. Option D: wealthy
    Show the answer to question 4

    Answer: B, wise

    PRUDENT means wise.

  5. Question 5

    Oral English

    Which word has the same vowel sound as 'seat'?

    1. Option A: feet
    2. Option B: set
    3. Option C: sit
    4. Option D: sat
    Show the answer to question 5

    Answer: A, feet

    'Seat' and 'feet' share the long vowel /iː/.

  6. Question 6

    Lexis and structure

    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: The thief broke ___ the house at night.

    1. Option A: in
    2. Option B: through
    3. Option C: onto
    4. Option D: into
    Show the answer to question 6

    Answer: D, into

    To break into a building means to enter it by force.

  7. Question 7

    Synonyms

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to TENACIOUS.

    1. Option A: persistent
    2. Option B: weak
    3. Option C: hesitant
    4. Option D: careless
    Show the answer to question 7

    Answer: A, persistent

    TENACIOUS means persistent.

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