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JAMB English Past Questions and Answers

1028 questions from 17 JAMB English papers, 1990 to 2025. Pick a year to see 10 of its questions with answers.

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JAMB 2025Question 1 · Lexis and Structure
No sooner had Tobi left the house _____ it began to rain.
  1. A.since
  2. B.that
  3. C.than
  4. D.when
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Answer: C. than

JAMB 2025Question 2 · Lexis and Structure
The teacher asked the students to submit their assignments before the end of ____ week
  1. A.last
  2. B.any
  3. C.these
  4. D.next
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Answer: D. next

JAMB 2025Question 3 · Lexis and Structure
Gambling is a pernicious act.
  1. A.beneficial
  2. B.harmless
  3. C.noxious
  4. D.benign
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Answer: C. noxious

JAMB 2025Question 4 · Lexis and Structure
The gear is immanent in a car.
  1. A.available
  2. B.necessary
  3. C.functional
  4. D.transcendent
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Answer: D. transcendent

JAMB 2025Question 5 · Lexis and Structure
Peter is a man of letters.
  1. A.Letter writing is his hobby
  2. B.He likes to read a lot
  3. C.He writes letters a lot
  4. D.He is a great literary artist
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Answer: D. He is a great literary artist

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