10 questions from the JAMB 2013 English paper, with answers and explanations. Tap "Show answer" under each one when you are ready.
JAMB 2013Question 1 · Lexis and Structure
LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. The team's poor performance at tournament plumb the depths of horror.
A.team's performance was enjoyed by all
B.the team's performance was full of disappointment
C.team's performance was rewarded
D.the team's performance took them to the next round
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Answer: B. the team's performance was full of disappointment
'Plumb the depths of horror' means reached an extremely bad/disappointing level.
JAMB 2013Question 2 · Lexis and Structure
LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. You need to brush up on your Spanish
A.you need to improve your skills
B.you need a brush from Spain
C.you need to learn to play with a spaniard
D.you need to study the history of Spain
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Answer: A. you need to improve your skills
'Brush up on' means to improve or refresh one's skills/knowledge.
JAMB 2013Question 3 · Lexis and Structure
In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined The girl took a cursory glance at the letter and hid it
A.Concise
B.Brief
C.Lasting
D.Sententious
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Answer: C. Lasting
'Cursory' means quick/hasty; its opposite is 'lasting' (thorough, unhurried).
JAMB 2013Question 4 · Lexis and Structure
In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined Everyone's condition was appalling
A.cloudy
B.pleasant
C.complex
D.simple
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Answer: B. pleasant
'Appalling' means terrible/shocking; its opposite is 'pleasant'.
JAMB 2013Question 5 · Lexis and Structure
Answer the following question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined Mohammed does his work with so much ardour
A.discouragement
B.knowledge
C.indifference
D.enthusiasm
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Answer: D. enthusiasm
'Ardour' means intense enthusiasm, nearest in meaning to 'enthusiasm'.
JAMB 2013Question 6 · Lexis and Structure
Answer the question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. The actress screamed when she noticed an object behind her
A.weded in
B.stormed out
C.wailed
D.protested
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Answer: C. wailed
'Screamed' is nearest in meaning to 'wailed'.
JAMB 2013Question 7 · Lexis and Structure
Choose the option that best complete the gap (s) Tinu likes apples......she does not like oranges
A.so
B.but
C.or
D.do
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Answer: B. but
'But' expresses the contrast between liking apples and disliking oranges.
JAMB 2013Question 8 · Lexis and Structure
Choose the option that best complete the gap (s) It was very easy for the two political parties to form a .......Government
A.collusion
B.coalition
C.co-operative
D.colonial
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Answer: B. coalition
'Coalition government' is the correct term for a government formed by two or more parties.
JAMB 2013Question 9 · Lexis and Structure
Choose the option that best complete the gap (s) Usman would have won the race.....
A.only if he could run fast
B.if he had run fast
C.if he can run faster
D.although he ran fast
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Answer: B. if he had run fast
The third conditional (an unrealized past possibility) requires the past perfect: 'if he had run fast'.
JAMB 2013Question 10 · Lexis and Structure
Choose the option that best complete the gap (s) We should try to help.....
A.the less fortunates
B.less fortunates
C.the less fortunate
D.this less fortunate
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Answer: C. the less fortunate
'The less fortunate' (adjective used as a plural noun, no added 's') is the correct form.
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