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JAMB 2011 · Part 2 of 2

2011 JAMB English Language Past Questions — Part 2

The 2011 JAMB English Language past questions with answers: 93 objective questions from the 2011 paper in the DeeepSolve question bank, each with its answer behind "Show answer". This is part 2 of 2: questions 48 to 93. Try each question before you check, then practise the paper as a timed JAMB-style CBT.

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Questions 48–93

  1. 48.

    Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. Mrs. Adamu does all her work with more haste, less speed.

    1. A.She accept whatever she does with more haste and speed
    2. B.She approaches whatever she does hurriedly
    3. C.She addresses everything she does very quickly to avoid mistakes
    4. D.She does everything carefully to avoid mistakes
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    Answer: B. She approaches whatever she does hurriedly

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  2. 49.

    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s). Suara needn't come with us, .......?

    1. A.does she
    2. B.will she
    3. C.can she
    4. D.need she
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    Answer: D. need she

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  3. 50.

    The inventors of biocell justified the need for it by saying that it would

    1. A.develop ways for changing biocells into fuel for use
    2. B.yield a source of energy without much spending
    3. C.produce electricity for all types of machines
    4. D.produce signals to guid all ships and other vessels
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    Answer: A. develop ways for changing biocells into fuel for use

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  4. 51.

    Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. If he were here, it could be more fun.

    1. A.He was expected but did not show up to make the occasion lively
    2. B.There was no fun because he was not present
    3. C.He did not show up so the occasion lacked much fun
    4. D.He was being expected to supply more fun
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    Answer: C. He did not show up so the occasion lacked much fun

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  5. 52.

    Choose the option that rhymes with the given word. Fuel?

    1. A.cruel
    2. B.fool
    3. C.rule
    4. D.field
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    Answer: A. cruel

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  6. 53.

    Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s). Bubble?

    1. A.guy
    2. B.bull
    3. C.bumper
    4. D.gurgle
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    Answer: C. bumper

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  7. 54.

    The writer's posture, as conveyed in the statement Electricity from living cells is no new idea, can be described as

    1. A.ineffectual
    2. B.contentious
    3. C.logical
    4. D.unguarded
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    Answer: C. logical

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  8. 55.

    Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s). Mention?

    1. A.that
    2. B.machine
    3. C.church
    4. D.test
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    Answer: C. church

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  9. 56.

    Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. The secretary said that the postponement of the meeting was due to unforeseen circumstances?

    1. A.The date of the meeting was shifted as a result of unexpected reasons
    2. B.The meeting's date was off for strange reasons
    3. C.The meeting was called as a result of obstacles hitherto unknown
    4. D.The meeting broke off as a bird's eye closely
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    Answer: A. The date of the meeting was shifted as a result of unexpected reasons

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  10. 57.

    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s). The secretary has no right to ....... my affairs?

    1. A.spy from
    2. B.meddle in
    3. C.toy at
    4. D.complain into
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    Answer: B. meddle in

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  11. 58.

    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s). Audu took these actions purely ...... his own career?

    1. A.on furtherance of
    2. B.in furtherance of
    3. C.to furtherance in
    4. D.in furtherance with
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    Answer: B. in furtherance of

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  12. 59.

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). Her problem was exacerbated by the loss of her father?

    1. A.exaggerated
    2. B.solved
    3. C.aggravated
    4. D.infuriated
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    Answer: C. aggravated

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  13. 60.

    Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. The teacher who beat the student was treated with mercy?

    1. A.disrespect
    2. B.contempt
    3. C.vengeance
    4. D.kindness
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    Answer: C. vengeance

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  14. 61.

    Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. Jummai is cruel to her husband?

    1. A.harsh
    2. B.brutal
    3. C.passionate
    4. D.ferocious
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    Answer: C. passionate

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  15. 62.

    Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. What you are asking me to do is a herculean task?

    1. A.a strenuous
    2. B.a demanding
    3. C.a lovely
    4. D.an easy
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    Answer: D. an easy

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  16. 63.

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). The mistake brought the show to an ignominious end?

    1. A.a good
    2. B.a palatable
    3. C.a disgraceful
    4. D.a satisfactory
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    Answer: C. a disgraceful

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  17. 64.

    Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. Mrs. Akunilo looks anaemic today?

    1. A.strange
    2. B.sick
    3. C.weak
    4. D.strong
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    Answer: D. strong

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  18. 65.

    Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. The warring communities were coerced into negotiating a settlement?

    1. A.driven
    2. B.compelled
    3. C.persuaded
    4. D.pressured
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    Answer: C. persuaded

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  19. 66.This question needs a diagram, table or passage that we don't have yet, so it isn't shown.

  20. 67.

    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s). I wonder how he will ......being absent from school for a long time.

    1. A.make in
    2. B.make up
    3. C.make off
    4. D.make out
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    Answer: B. make up

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  21. 68.

    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s). Please sit on the ....... ?

    1. A.carier
    2. B.career
    3. C.carrier
    4. D.carrear
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    Answer: C. carrier

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  22. 69.

    Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. Nkechi was a novice when she was first employed?

    1. A.manager
    2. B.clerk
    3. C.supervisor
    4. D.professional
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    Answer: D. professional

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  23. 70.

    Choose the option that rhymes with the given word. Sheer?

    1. A.sheila
    2. B.care
    3. C.ear
    4. D.sherry
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    Answer: C. ear

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  24. 71.

    The word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates. The POLICE arrested the suspect.

    1. A.Did the police placate the suspect?
    2. B.Who arrested the suspect?
    3. C.Who did the police arrest?
    4. D.Did the police arrest the suspect?
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    Answer: B. Who arrested the suspect?

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  25. 72.

    In question number 25 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

    1. A.notable
    2. B.liable
    3. C.credible
    4. D.flexible
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    Answer: B. liable

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  26. 73.

    Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. 'I do not trust him', he said, in a rare moment of candour?

    1. A.reproach
    2. B.dishonesty
    3. C.frankness
    4. D.fairness
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    Answer: B. dishonesty

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  27. 74.

    Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. His wife hates his garrulous attitude?

    1. A.outspoken
    2. B.unfriendly
    3. C.reticent
    4. D.thoughtful
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    Answer: C. reticent

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  28. 75.

    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s). The school authority dismissed him for ...... but I won't tell you about it yet?

    1. A.certain reason
    2. B.a reason
    3. C.more reason
    4. D.a certain reason
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    Answer: D. a certain reason

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  29. 76.

    In question number 20 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

    1. A.an acceptable
    2. B.a foremost
    3. C.the only
    4. D.the last
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    Answer: D. the last

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  30. 77.

    Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. Okon's company took a hit last year?

    1. A.His company improved last year
    2. B.His company made a huge success last year
    3. C.His company was badly damaged last year
    4. D.His company was established last year
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    Answer: C. His company was badly damaged last year

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  31. 78.

    Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s). Prestige?

    1. A.bag
    2. B.badge
    3. C.reggae
    4. D.leisure
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    Answer: D. leisure

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  32. 79.

    Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. His antipathy affected the growth of is business?

    1. A.hatred
    2. B.receptiveness
    3. C.loyalty
    4. D.hostility
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    Answer: B. receptiveness

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  33. 80.

    In question number 23 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

    1. A.command
    2. B.demand
    3. C.warming
    4. D.supply
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    Answer: B. demand

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  34. 81.

    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s). Instead of ......., she lied?

    1. A.pleading
    2. B.her to plead
    3. C.her pleading
    4. D.plead
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    Answer: A. pleading

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  35. 82.

    Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. She only gives a superficial impression of warmth and friendliness?

    1. A.a strong
    2. B.a fake
    3. C.deep
    4. D.an unrealistic
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    Answer: C. deep

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  36. 83.

    In question number 24 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

    1. A.structure
    2. B.paints
    3. C.emulsion
    4. D.emissions
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    Answer: C. emulsion

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  37. 84.

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). Laraba saw a forlorn little figure sitting outside the class?

    1. A.wise and intelligent
    2. B.lonely and unhappy
    3. C.smart and healthy
    4. D.short and ugly
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    Answer: B. lonely and unhappy

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  38. 85.

    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s). Here is Mr. Odumusu who teaches English ....... in our school?

    1. A.pronuntiation
    2. B.pronounciation
    3. C.pronunciation
    4. D.pronountiation
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    Answer: C. pronunciation

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  39. 86.

    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s). There are many ways to kill a rat, so we should be..... in our approach to the task ahead of us?

    1. A.ecletic
    2. B.eclectic
    3. C.eclektic
    4. D.eclectik
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    Answer: B. eclectic

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  40. 87.

    The word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates. Maiduguri is the CAPITAL of Borno State.

    1. A.Is Maiduguri the capital of Plateau State?
    2. B.Which State is Maiduguri the capital of?
    3. C.Is Maiduguri a town in Borno State?
    4. D.What is the capital Borno State?
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    Answer: C. Is Maiduguri a town in Borno State?

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  41. 88.

    Choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The syllables are written in capital letters. termination?

    1. A.terminaTION
    2. B.TERmination
    3. C.termiNAtion
    4. D.terMInation
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    Answer: C. termiNAtion

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  42. 89.

    Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. As a prudent businessman, Adeyi does not leave anything to chance.

    1. A.frugal
    2. B.shrewd
    3. C.careless
    4. D.unsuccessful
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    Answer: C. careless

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  43. 90.

    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s). Getting a well paid job nowadays is an ...... task?

    1. A.utmost
    2. B.upbeat
    3. C.uphill
    4. D.upfield
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    Answer: C. uphill

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  44. 91.

    Choose the option that rhymes with the given word. Match?

    1. A.harsh
    2. B.batch
    3. C.such
    4. D.watch
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    Answer: B. batch

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  45. 92.

    Choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The syllables are written in capital letters. suggestible?

    1. A.suggeSTIble
    2. B.SUggestible
    3. C.suGGEstible
    4. D.suggestiBLE
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    Answer: C. suGGEstible

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  46. 93.

    In question number 22 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

    1. A.geography
    2. B.societies
    3. C.systems
    4. D.life
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    Answer: C. systems

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