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JAMB 2013 · Part 2 of 2

2013 JAMB English Language Past Questions — Part 2

The 2013 JAMB English Language past questions with answers: 87 objective questions from the 2013 paper in the DeeepSolve question bank, each with its answer behind "Show answer". This is part 2 of 2: questions 45 to 87. Try each question before you check, then practise the paper as a timed JAMB-style CBT.

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Questions 45–87

  1. 45.

    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

    1. A.weded in
    2. B.stormed out
    3. C.wailed
    4. D.protested
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    Answer: C. wailed

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  2. 46.

    Choose the option that best complete the gap (s) The philanthropist devoted himself......the poor

    1. A.by helping
    2. B.to be helping
    3. C.to helping
    4. D.in helping
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    Answer: C. to helping

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  3. 47.

    Choose the option that best complete the gap (s) Local governments are authorized to pass

    1. A.bye laws
    2. B.byes-laws
    3. C.bye's law
    4. D.bye-law
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    Answer: A. bye laws

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  4. 48.

    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

    1. A.Concise
    2. B.Brief
    3. C.Lasting
    4. D.Sententious
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    Answer: C. Lasting

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

  6. 50.

    This question is based on Chukwuemeka Ike's The Potter's Wheel. Obu dashed out of the school building because

    1. A.His teacher wanted to flog him
    2. B.He came top of standard 1,
    3. C.His teacher sent him on an errand
    4. D.He was given a prize by the headmaster
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    Answer: B. He came top of standard 1,

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

  8. 52.

    Choose the option that best complete the gap (s) Usman would have won the race.....

    1. A.only if he could run fast
    2. B.if he had run fast
    3. C.if he can run faster
    4. D.although he ran fast
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    Answer: B. if he had run fast

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  11. 55.

    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.

    1. A.team's performance was enjoyed by all
    2. B.the team's performance was full of disappointment
    3. C.team's performance was rewarded
    4. 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

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  12. 56.

    In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined The plebs can be found in every society of the world

    1. A.Elite
    2. B.Middle class
    3. C.Politicians
    4. D.Masses
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    Answer: A. Elite

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  13. 57.

    Choose the most appropriate answer in the numbered 17

    1. A.fireballs
    2. B.fireworks
    3. C.firesmokes
    4. D.firearms
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    Answer: A. fireballs

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  14. 58.

    LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS In each of these questions select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. 'I can't wait to become a mother', the new bride declared

    1. A.she is excited about motherhood
    2. B.She is not keen on becoming a mother
    3. C.She will be patient as a mother
    4. D.She sees motherhood as a burden.
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    Answer: A. she is excited about motherhood

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  15. 59.

    This question is based on Chukwuemeka Ike's The Potter's Wheel. If you have not behold your chi in his stark nakedness, be prepared to do so as soon as you set foot in that man's house. Form the except above, whose house was being referred to ?

    1. A.Teacher Zaccheus
    2. B.Mazi Okeke
    3. C.Mazi Laza
    4. D.Mazi Nwokike
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    Answer: A. Teacher Zaccheus

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  16. 60.

    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

    1. A.you need to improve your skills
    2. B.you need a brush from Spain
    3. C.you need to learn to play with a spaniard
    4. D.you need to study the history of Spain
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    Answer: A. you need to improve your skills

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  17. 61.

    Choose the option that best complete the gap (s) All farmers were encouraged ......carry out fumigation on their farms

    1. A.in
    2. B.with
    3. C.to
    4. D.from
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    Answer: C. to

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

  19. 63.

    Choose the option that best complete the gap (s) My father told me to take the money from .....it

    1. A.whomever offers
    2. B.whomsoever offer
    3. C.ever who offers
    4. D.whoever offers
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    Answer: D. whoever offers

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  20. 64.

    Choose the option that best complete the gap (s) Tinu likes apples......she does not like oranges

    1. A.so
    2. B.but
    3. C.or
    4. D.do
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    Answer: B. but

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

  22. 66.

    LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. He is a clinging child.

    1. A.he is possessive
    2. B.he likes to cling with his sister.
    3. C.he is a bully
    4. D.he is a handsome young man
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    Answer: A. he is possessive

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  23. 67.

    Answer the following question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined Ayodeji is an ardent support of education for the girl child

    1. A.a cogent
    2. B.a passionate
    3. C.an lgnorant
    4. D.an optimistic
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    Answer: B. a passionate

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  24. 68.

    Answer the question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. The lamb is a feeble little animal

    1. A.loving
    2. B.weak
    3. C.fat
    4. D.quiet
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    Answer: B. weak

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  25. 69.

    This question is based on Chukwuemeka Ike's The Potter's Wheel. In the novel, Nwomiko was famous for her

    1. A.spiritual powers
    2. B.political struggles
    3. C.lack of spiritual powers
    4. D.lack of fighting spirit
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    Answer: A. spiritual powers

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  26. 70.

    Choose the most appropriate answer in the numbered 16

    1. A.temperature
    2. B.class
    3. C.profile
    4. D.way
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    Answer: B. class

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  27. 71.

    Choose the option that best complete the gap (s) The police described the boy as being.....hand

    1. A.over at
    2. B.out of
    3. C.on by
    4. D.up to
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    Answer: B. out of

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  28. 72.

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

    1. A.come
    2. B.comma
    3. C.colonel
    4. D.cogent
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    Answer: A. come

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  29. 73.

    LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. Tolu and Chinedu live in each other 's pockets.

    1. A.they steal from each other
    2. B.they blackmail each other
    3. C.they are very close to each other
    4. D.they are long-term business partners
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    Answer: C. they are very close to each other

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  30. 74.

    This question is based on Chukwuemeka Ike's The Potter's Wheel. In the novel , the people of Umuchkuwu likened Samuel to

    1. A.An ancestral spirit
    2. B.A chief priest
    3. C.A fisherman
    4. D.A swimmer
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    Answer: A. An ancestral spirit

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  31. 75.

    Choose the option that best complete the gap (s) The students had a .....On Independence Day.

    1. A.march pass
    2. B.match past
    3. C.march past
    4. D.match pass
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    Answer: C. march past

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  32. 76.

    According to the writer, live performance provide a special excitement because they are

    1. A.interactive
    2. B.error-free and original
    3. C.educative
    4. D.stage-managed
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    Answer: C. educative

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  33. 77.

    LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. Zinana's examination result was not unfavourable

    1. A.Her examination did not meet expectation
    2. B.she was successful in her examination
    3. C.her result could not earn her admission
    4. D.she failed her examination
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    Answer: B. she was successful in her examination

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

  35. 79.

    This question is based on Chukwuemeka Ike's The Potter's Wheel. According to the novel, Obu was good at

    1. A.Proverbs
    2. B.Cricket
    3. C.Games
    4. D.Jokes
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    Answer: A. Proverbs

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  36. 80.

    Choose the most appropriate answer in the numbered 15

    1. A.commotion
    2. B.detonation
    3. C.distortion
    4. D.reduction
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    Answer: A. commotion

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  37. 81.

    Answer the following question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined Mohammed does his work with so much ardour

    1. A.discouragement
    2. B.knowledge
    3. C.indifference
    4. D.enthusiasm
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    Answer: D. enthusiasm

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  38. 82.

    Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter underlined. lose

    1. A.noise
    2. B.horse
    3. C.mouse
    4. D.Nurse
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    Answer: A. noise

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  39. 83.

    In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. Chibuzor gave a curt nod and walked away

    1. A.rude
    2. B.polite
    3. C.shocking
    4. D.Gentle
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    Answer: B. polite

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  40. 84.

    Choose the most appropriate answer in the numbered 18

    1. A.shocktherapy
    2. B.shockwaves
    3. C.shocktroops
    4. D.shockjocks
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    Answer: C. shocktroops

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  41. 85.

    Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter underlined. guitar

    1. A.judge
    2. B.rogue
    3. C.jam
    4. D.strange
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    Answer: B. rogue

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  42. 86.

    Answer the following question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined Nwankwo was on the verge of signing a two year contract with the club

    1. A.brink
    2. B.summit
    3. C.height
    4. D.shore
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    Answer: A. brink

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  43. 87.

    In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined Everyone's condition was appalling

    1. A.cloudy
    2. B.pleasant
    3. C.complex
    4. D.simple
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    Answer: B. pleasant

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