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JAMB 2012 · Part 2 of 2

2012 JAMB English Language Past Questions — Part 2

The 2012 JAMB English Language past questions with answers: 95 objective questions from the 2012 paper in the DeeepSolve question bank, each with its answer behind "Show answer". This is part 2 of 2: questions 49 to 95. Try each question before you check, then practise the paper as a timed JAMB-style CBT.

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Questions 49–95

  1. 49.

    Choose the most appropriate answer in the gap numbered 17

    1. A.type
    2. B.cause
    3. C.period
    4. D.symptom
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    Answer: D. symptom

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  2. 50.

    Answer the following question below and choose the option that has the stress on the first syllable

    1. A.madam
    2. B.eighteen
    3. C.invent
    4. D.command
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    Answer: A. madam

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  3. 51.

    Answer the following question below and choose the option that best completes the gap(s) Vacancies in the company will be notified by...........

    1. A.bulletin
    2. B.publication
    3. C.publicity
    4. D.advertisement
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    Answer: D. advertisement

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  4. 52.

    Choose the most appropriate answer in the gap numbered 21

    1. A.pregnancy
    2. B.incubation
    3. C.mating
    4. D.fertilization
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    Answer: A. pregnancy

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  5. 53.

    Answer the following question below and choose the option that best completes the gap(s) We visited his house...........three times

    1. A.about
    2. B.for about
    3. C.like
    4. D.for like
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    Answer: A. about

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  6. 54.

    Answer the following question below and choose the option that best completes the gap(s) ...........she didn't trust him, she married him.

    1. A.after
    2. B.much as
    3. C.since
    4. D.though
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    Answer: D. though

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  7. 55.

    Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in. The principal was advised to be flexible on critical issues.

    1. A.livid
    2. B.cautious
    3. C.evasive
    4. D.rigid
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    Answer: D. rigid

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  8. 56.

    Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in. He was too petrified to give the closing remarks at the conference.

    1. A.frightened
    2. B.agitated
    3. C.delighted
    4. D.happy
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    Answer: A. frightened

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  9. 57.

    Choose the most appropriate answer in the gap numbered 24

    1. A.increase
    2. B.starts
    3. C.reduces
    4. D.appears
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    Answer: C. reduces

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  10. 58.

    Answer the following question below and choose the option that best completes the gap(s) He was both a writer and a politician, but he was better...... a singer

    1. A.as if
    2. B.like
    3. C.as
    4. D.to be
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    Answer: C. as

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  11. 59.

    Answer the following question below , 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.

    1. A.when were the workers paid?
    2. B.did the cashier pay the workers' salary in September?
    3. C.workers received their july salary in September
    4. D.the September salary was paid in July?
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    Answer: B. did the cashier pay the workers' salary in September?

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  12. 60.

    Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in. Dupe was promoted for her efficiency

    1. A.ability
    2. B.inconsistency
    3. C.incompetence
    4. D.rudness
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    Answer: C. incompetence

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  13. 61.

    Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in. The economist concluded that several factors have been adduced to explain the fall in the birth rate.

    1. A.affirmed
    2. B.diffused
    3. C.mentioned
    4. D.refuted
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    Answer: D. refuted

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  14. 62.

    Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in. Oche entered the principal's office in a rather abrasive manner.

    1. A.gentle
    2. B.rude
    3. C.lackadaisical
    4. D.indifferent
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    Answer: A. gentle

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

  16. 64.

    Answer the following question below and choose the option that best completes the gap(s) I wanted to know his political beliefs, so l asked him what........

    1. A.this was
    2. B.these are
    3. C.this is
    4. D.they were
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    Answer: D. they were

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  17. 65.

    Traditional religion has waned in Nigerian to the

    1. A.influence of lslam over border
    2. B.influence of Christianity over location
    3. C.influence of non- traditional religion
    4. D.decline of interest in traditional religions
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    Answer: B. influence of Christianity over location

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  18. 66.

    Answer the following question below and choose the option that best completes the gap(s) The driver died in the .......... road accident

    1. A.fatal
    2. B.brutal
    3. C.serious
    4. D.pathetic
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    Answer: A. fatal

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  19. 67.

    Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in. The way the workshop was organized was rather hit-and-miss

    1. A.systematic
    2. B.hasty
    3. C.slow
    4. D.funny
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    Answer: A. systematic

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  20. 68.

    Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in. The management wants to consider her reticent behaviour in due course.

    1. A.disapproving
    2. B.disciplinarian
    3. C.contemplative
    4. D.loquacious
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    Answer: D. loquacious

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  21. 69.

    Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in. As an idiot, the boy is weak in class

    1. A.a deviant
    2. B.an expert
    3. C.a dunce
    4. D.a genius
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    Answer: D. a genius

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  22. 70.

    Choose the most appropriate answer in the gap numbered 18

    1. A.clearly
    2. B.naturally
    3. C.directly
    4. D.medically
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    Answer: D. medically

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  23. 71.

    Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. I wouldn't have responded to his rude talk, if l were you

    1. A.the advice was taken by the respondent so he did not respond to the talk
    2. B.the adviser put himself in the respondent's position, so he did not respond to the talk
    3. C.the respondent replied to the speaker's talk, althought he ought not have done so
    4. D.what was advisable was that the respondent gave it back to the speaker
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    Answer: C. the respondent replied to the speaker's talk, althought he ought not have done so

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  24. 72.

    Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in. Akin is an inveterate gambler

    1. A.a selfish and self-centred
    2. B.an extremely unlucky but popular
    3. C.an incurable but fearful
    4. D.a long time incorrigible
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    Answer: D. a long time incorrigible

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  25. 73.

    Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in. During a particular time of the day, the road shimmers in the heat

    1. A.darkens
    2. B.lightens
    3. C.shines
    4. D.beams
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    Answer: C. shines

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  26. 74.

    Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. Hardworking students must not have a finger in every pie at school.

    1. A.Hardworking students must not have a role to play in most activities in the school
    2. B.Only hardworking students must participate in all activities in the school
    3. C.Hardworking students do not participate in all activities in the school
    4. D.Hardworking students must ask others to participate in school activities
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    Answer: A. Hardworking students must not have a role to play in most activities in the school

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  27. 75.

    Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. He needed not to have played in the position of quarterback in volley ball.

    1. A.He participated in the game in his unusual position
    2. B.Nobody expected him to have participated in the game
    3. C.He wanted to play in a position other than the one he was offered
    4. D.Someone did not want him to play in the position that he played
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    Answer: A. He participated in the game in his unusual position

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

  29. 77.

    Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in. Some men will continue to cause offenses until they are given a taste of their own medicine

    1. A.placated
    2. B.revenged on
    3. C.recompense for
    4. D.cured
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    Answer: B. revenged on

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  30. 78.

    Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in. Bola always looks sober

    1. A.excited
    2. B.serious
    3. C.worried
    4. D.hapless
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    Answer: A. excited

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  31. 79.

    Choose the option that has the stress on the first syllable.

    1. A.commute
    2. B.import (verb)
    3. C.intend
    4. D.export (noun)
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    Answer: D. export (noun)

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  32. 80.

    _______your parents frown _______our friendship, we shouldn't see each other anymore

    1. A.because/over
    2. B.since/at
    3. C.although/at
    4. D.as/upon
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    Answer: D. as/upon

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

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

  35. 83.

    Answer the following question below and choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The syllables are underlined in capital letters. demarcation

    1. A.demarCAtion
    2. B.DEmarcation
    3. C.deMARcation
    4. D.demarcaTION
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    Answer: A. demarCAtion

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  36. 84.

    Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. The player wasted a golden opportunity during the penalty shoot-out

    1. A.The player first hit the bar
    2. B.The player did not score the shot
    3. C.The player scored the shot that made them win the gold cup
    4. D.instead of a silver cup, they received the golden one
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    Answer: B. The player did not score the shot

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  37. 85.

    Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. As far as Abu is concerned , Mero should be given fifty naira at the most.

    1. A.All Abu is concerned with is that Mero should be given nothing more than fifty naria
    2. B.All Abu is saying is that Mero probably desrves more than fifty naria and not less
    3. C.In Abu's estimation, Mero merits not more than fifty naria
    4. D.In Abu's opinion, Mero deserves fifty naria or probably more
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    Answer: C. In Abu's estimation, Mero merits not more than fifty naria

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  38. 86.

    Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in. Otokpa is a member of the ad hoc committee on stock acquisition.

    1. A.improvised
    2. B.formal
    3. C.temporary
    4. D.fact-finding
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    Answer: B. formal

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  39. 87.

    Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in. Justice is difficult to enforce because people are unwilling to accept any loss sovereignty

    1. A.autonomy
    2. B.position
    3. C.leadership
    4. D.kingdom
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    Answer: A. autonomy

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  40. 88.

    Answer the following question below and choose the option that best completes the gap(s) One should be careful how......behaves in public, shouldn't.......

    1. A.one/one
    2. B.he/lie
    3. C.she/one
    4. D.one/he
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    Answer: A. one/one

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  41. 89.

    Answer the following question below and choose the option that best completes the gap(s) Many workers were............ as a result of the textile closure

    1. A.laid down
    2. B.laid off
    3. C.laid out
    4. D.laid up
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    Answer: B. laid off

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

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

  44. 92.

    Answer the following question below and choose the option that best completes the gap(s)\ The driver was short of petrol, so he..........down the hills with the engine switched off

    1. A.glided
    2. B.coasted
    3. C.wheeled
    4. D.taxied
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    Answer: B. coasted

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  45. 93.

    Answer the following question below and choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter (s) underlined. patch

    1. A.starch
    2. B.fare
    3. C.mad
    4. D.came
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    Answer: C. mad

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

  47. 95.

    Choose the most appropriate answer in the gap numbered 25

    1. A.complicated
    2. B.advance
    3. C.multiple
    4. D.confirmed
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    Answer: D. confirmed

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