2023 JAMB English Language Past Questions

The primary role of agriculture is the provision of

1. A.A. foreign exchange earnings✓ Correct
2. B.B. raw materials for industries
3. C.C. food for man and his animals
4. D.D. employment and income for farmers

The acid in electrolysis of water is dilute

1. A.HNO3
2. B.CH3COOH✓ Correct
3. C.H2SO4
4. D.HCl

Which of the following is the correct classification of carbohydrates?

1. A.Lipid
2. B.Phytonutrient✓ Correct
3. C.Macronutrient
4. D.Micronutrient

Choose the most appropriate answer in the gap numbered 22

1. A.occurred✓ Correct
2. B.enlarged
3. C.continued
4. D.emerged

The external parts of an object can be measure accurately through the use of which scientific instrument?

1. A.Micrometer screw gauge
2. B.Vernier Caliper
3. C.Meter rule
4. D.None of the instrument✓ Correct

Find the probability that a number picked at random from the set(43, 44, 45, ..., 60) is a prime number.

1. A.$\frac{2}{3}$
2. B.$\frac{1}{3}$✓ Correct
3. C.$\frac{2}{9}$
4. D.$\frac{7}{9}$

Quartz, fieldspar and mica are three principal mineral that can easily be seen in

1. A.limestone✓ Correct
2. B.basalt
3. C.coal
4. D.granite

Seed plants are the most dominant vegetation on land because of

1. A.their motile gamates✓ Correct
2. B.their ability to photosynthesize
3. C.efficient seed dispersal
4. D.availability of water

An object of mass 20kg slides down an inclined plane at an angle of 30o to the horizontal. The coefficient of static friction is? [g = 10$ms^{-2}$]

1. A.0.2
2. B.0.3
3. C.0.5
4. D.0.6✓ Correct

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✓ Correct
4. D.a certain reason