2021 JAMB English Language Past Questions

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

1. A.should✓ Correct
2. B.bout
3. C.choose
4. D.butcher

Chanson is a term denoting a

1. A.popular Korean verse
2. B.Song from the middle Ages✓ Correct
3. C.Form of love song
4. D.poem of Varied Metrical forms

The abiotic factors that control human population include

1. A.disease and famine
2. B.space and rainfall✓ Correct
3. C.flooding and earthquake
4. D.temperature and disease

The type of water left in the soil after excess water has been drained off, following heavy rainfall is known as

1. A.Field capacity
2. B.capillary water✓ Correct
3. C.gravitational water
4. D.hygroscopic water

The mood of the poet is one of________

1. A.loneliness✓ Correct
2. B.hopelessness
3. C.happiness
4. D.recklessness

A certain radioactive source emits radiation that was found to be deflected by both magnetic and electric fields. The radiation is?

1. A.beta rays
2. B.gamma rays✓ Correct
3. C.x-rays
4. D.ultra-violet rays

who was the greatest ruler in the Kanem Borno empire?

1. A.A. Mai Njimi Balongo
2. B.B. Mai Dunama Dibbalemi✓ Correct
3. C.C. Mai Vincent Hiribarren
4. D.D. Mai Gazargamo

Zaa ajụjụ a Kedu ụgbọ Aminu ji eme njem ya?

1. A.A. Ụgbọamara
2. B.B. Ụgbọelu
3. C.C. Ụgbọọlọkọ✓ Correct
4. D.D. Ụgbọala

A type of government defined by equal representation, credible elections and the sanctity of the ballot box is

1. A.A. Oligarchy
2. B.B. Aristocracy
3. C.C. Republicanism✓ Correct
4. D.D. Democracy

The grades of 36 students in a class test are as shown in the pie chart above. How many students have excellent?

1. A.12
2. B.9
3. C.8
4. D.7✓ Correct