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JAMB 2023 · Part 2 of 2

2023 JAMB English Language Past Questions — Part 2

The 2023 JAMB English Language past questions with answers: 99 objective questions from the 2023 paper in the DeeepSolve question bank, each with its answer behind "Show answer". This is part 2 of 2: questions 51 to 99. Try each question before you check, then practise the paper as a timed JAMB-style CBT.

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Questions 51–99

  1. 51.

    Their participation _________to the Athenians.

    1. A.gave hope
    2. B.gave honour
    3. C.gave comfort
    4. D.gave strength
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    Answer: D. gave strength

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  2. 52.

    Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word The boss is quite inflexible once he has made up his mind.

    1. A.wicked
    2. B.relaxed
    3. C.excited
    4. D.unyielding
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    Answer: D. unyielding

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

  4. 54.

    In this question, the word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates. EMEKA finished his homework yesterday.

    1. A.Who finished his home work yesterday?
    2. B.When did Emeka finish his home work?
    3. C.Did Emeka do his home work yesterday?
    4. D.Was Emeka helped to do his home work?
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    Answer: A. Who finished his home work yesterday?

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  5. 55.

    This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel. Ada and Ngozi were from the Imo state and Benue state, while Salma and Tomiwa were from______ and ______.

    1. A.East and North
    2. B.South and North
    3. C.North and West
    4. D.West and South
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    Answer: C. North and West

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  6. 56.

    The prisoner finally ........ that he drank to ........ on the night he committed the murder

    1. A.exceeded/extreme
    2. B.acceded/access
    3. C.conceded/excess
    4. D.eluded/escape
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    Answer: C. conceded/excess

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  7. 57.

    In this question, fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided. Without our relentless campaigns, we might ...... sure of victory in the race for the National Assembly.

    1. A.be never
    2. B.never have been
    3. C.never had been
    4. D.have never be
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    Answer: B. never have been

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  8. 58.

    Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word I was skeptical about the story she told me.

    1. A.doubtful
    2. B.convinced
    3. C.ignorant
    4. D.confused
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    Answer: A. doubtful

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  9. 59.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below. Pin

    1. A.Psychology
    2. B.Pneumonia
    3. C.Pseudonym
    4. D.Pragmatic
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    Answer: D. Pragmatic

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  10. 60.

    In this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. It is inconceivable that the cat devoured the cat.

    1. A.unimaginable
    2. B.contestable
    3. C.incomprehensible
    4. D.credible
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    Answer: D. credible

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  11. 61.

    This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel. Who called the attention of the district head when it was discovered that Talle buys more than he could consume from the supermarket?

    1. A.his friends
    2. B.the grocers
    3. C.His neighbors
    4. D.his colleagues
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    Answer: B. the grocers

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  12. 62.

    In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word. The test shows that the lumps are malignant.

    1. A.numerous
    2. B.cancerous
    3. C.dominant
    4. D.benign
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    Answer: D. benign

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  13. 63.

    From the options lettered A-D, choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word. My mother is a shrewd businesswoman.

    1. A.reliable
    2. B.resourceful
    3. C.orderly
    4. D.gullible
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    Answer: D. gullible

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  14. 64.

    In each of the questions, the word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.The union congratulated the ELECTED president.

    1. A.Did the union reject the elected president?
    2. B.Did the union congratulate the elected chairman?
    3. C.Did the management congratulate the elected president?
    4. D.Did the union congratulate the ousted president?
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    Answer: D. Did the union congratulate the ousted president?

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  15. 65.

    Choose the word that has the same rhyme scheme as the word below: Day

    1. A.Dare
    2. B.Anime
    3. C.Flight
    4. D.Ball
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    Answer: B. Anime

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  16. 66.

    This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel. What appellation was given to Talle for all his amazing show of personality.

    1. A.The cool and calm one
    2. B.the moody ones
    3. C.the simple and delicate one
    4. D.the quiet one
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    Answer: D. the quiet one

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  17. 67.

    Choose the word which has the same consonant sounds as the underlined letter(s) pleasure

    1. A.rejoice
    2. B.surge
    3. C.seizure
    4. D.reassure
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    Answer: C. seizure

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

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

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

  21. 71.

    This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel. Salma stayed at the most coveted and famous ______ hostel.

    1. A.Queen Amina
    2. B.Queen Moremi
    3. C.Queen Lateefat
    4. D.Queen Haneefat
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    Answer: A. Queen Amina

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  22. 72.

    This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel. Why was it a double celebration for Ummi and members of her community when she gained admission into the university?

    1. A.none of the above
    2. B.She had given birth to Omar before her admission to the university
    3. C.Her husband agreed to marry her before she went for university registration
    4. D.she was the first child to leave Lafayette to the university
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    Answer: C. Her husband agreed to marry her before she went for university registration

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  23. 73.

    Choose the word or phrase from A to D which has its meaning opposite to the underlined word or words in each sentence She was impertinent until she met her husband.

    1. A.subdued
    2. B.extravagant
    3. C.courteous
    4. D.promiscuous
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    Answer: C. courteous

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  24. 74.

    Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s) In Nigeria, it is a crime to plagiarize someone else's work.

    1. A.initiate
    2. B.pirate
    3. C.compose
    4. D.desecrate
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    Answer: B. pirate

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  25. 75.

    Choose the word that has the same CONSONANT SOUND as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. wash

    1. A.treasure
    2. B.occasion
    3. C.nation
    4. D.equation
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    Answer: C. nation

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  26. 76.

    This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel. _________ is the euphemism use for Cheat notes.

    1. A.Salvation note of rescue
    2. B.note of deliverance
    3. C.holy note of rescue
    4. D.Notes of salvation
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    Answer: D. Notes of salvation

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  27. 77.

    This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel. _____ was always on the first row during prayer at his office.

    1. A.Ahmed
    2. B.Zaki
    3. C.Habeeb
    4. D.Talle
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    Answer: D. Talle

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  28. 78.

    In this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. The solution lies in choosing between various negative alternatives.

    1. A.The solutions are many
    2. B.The solution lies in choosing between the positive and negative
    3. C.The solution can be found in one of the negative options
    4. D.The solution is a negative one
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    Answer: C. The solution can be found in one of the negative options

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  29. 79.

    Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the letter(s) underlined exist

    1. A.never
    2. B.isle
    3. C.meant
    4. D.helicopter
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    Answer: A. never

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  30. 80.

    This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel. Salma was looking more stunning on the last day of her exams because_______

    1. A.her classmates had planned to go to the beach after the exam
    2. B.her classmates had organized a mini picnic to wrap up the good work
    3. C.All of the above
    4. D.her classmates had planned a photo shoot with some lecturers
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    Answer: B. her classmates had organized a mini picnic to wrap up the good work

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  31. 81.

    Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one provided /θ/

    1. A.without
    2. B.health
    3. C.mouth
    4. D.neither
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    Answer: B. health

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  32. 82.

    In this question, fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided. We are all hungry; we ...... anything to eat since morning.

    1. A.hadn't had
    2. B.never had
    3. C.haven't had
    4. D.didn't have
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    Answer: C. haven't had

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  33. 83.

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

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

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  34. 84.

    The primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D choose the one that has the correct stress. category

    1. A.cat-e-GO-ry
    2. B.CAT-e-go-ry
    3. C.cat-e-go-RY
    4. D.cat-E-go-ry
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    Answer: B. CAT-e-go-ry

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  35. 85.

    Fill in the gap in the sentence below with the appropriate option: Peter and Jane love each other ...... the difficulties they face.

    1. A.therefore
    2. B.despite
    3. C.however
    4. D.besides
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    Answer: B. despite

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  36. 86.

    Darius took drastic steps to __________ the rebellious Athenians.

    1. A.irritate
    2. B.weaken
    3. C.destroy
    4. D.calm
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    Answer: D. calm

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  37. 87.

    This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel. According to the novel, which of these characters had a nasty experience on the account of using social media?

    1. A.Tomiwa
    2. B.Salma
    3. C.Salim
    4. D.Ummi
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    Answer: C. Salim

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  38. 88.

    He started his career as an ........ teacher

    1. A.auxillary
    2. B.auxilliary
    3. C.auxilary
    4. D.auxiliary
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    Answer: D. auxiliary

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  39. 89.

    Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s) Victor played the role of a haughty prince.

    1. A.a haunted
    2. B.a modest
    3. C.a disturbed
    4. D.an angry
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    Answer: B. a modest

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  40. 90.

    Fill in the gap with the appropriate option: Children are not allowed in the park ...... dark.

    1. A.at
    2. B.over
    3. C.after
    4. D.in
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    Answer: C. after

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  41. 91.

    From the list of words letter A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence. Eating fresh fruits and vegetables is beneficial to one's health while eating processed foods is ......

    1. A.worrying
    2. B.painful
    3. C.tasteless
    4. D.harmful
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    Answer: D. harmful

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  42. 92.

    In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters . From the options lettered A to D, choose the one which the sentence is the appropriate answer. Lambusa TOOK OFF the wig.

    1. A.what did Lambusa do?
    2. B.Who took off the wig?
    3. C.Did Lambusa take off a wig?
    4. D.Did Lambusa take off a ring?
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    Answer: A. what did Lambusa do?

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  43. 93.

    In the following question, choose the option that best completes the sentence. The guest would have arrived earlier but he was _______ in traffic.

    1. A.held down
    2. B.held up
    3. C.held about
    4. D.held off
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    Answer: B. held up

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  44. 94.

    From the list of words in A to D, choose one that best describes the sentence. James and Henry were at daggers drawn when I knew them. This means that they

    1. A.were always angry with each other
    2. B.always wore daggers
    3. C.were good at drawing daggers
    4. D.were fighting everybody
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    Answer: A. were always angry with each other

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  45. 95.

    In this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. Though he is our elected representative, he often takes a rather jaundiced view of our problems.

    1. A.He takes a rather hazy view of our problems
    2. B.He takes an unfavourable position concerning our problems
    3. C.He takes a rather forceful view of our problems
    4. D.He takes a sickly view of our problems
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    Answer: B. He takes an unfavourable position concerning our problems

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  46. 96.

    He was both a writer and a politician, but he was better ........ a singer

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

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  47. 97.

    Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. The stadium had a capacity crowd in spite of the weather.

    1. A.The stadium was not filled because of the weather
    2. B.The crowd defied the weather to fill the stadium
    3. C.The crowd loved the weather at the stadium
    4. D.The weather favoured the crowd at the stadium
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    Answer: B. The crowd defied the weather to fill the stadium

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  48. 98.

    Identify the option with a different stress pattern

    1. A.reservoir
    2. B.contribute
    3. C.importance
    4. D.deposit
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    Answer: A. reservoir

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  49. 99.

    Choose the word or group of words that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined words The gradual process of transition to civilian rule came to an _____ end.

    1. A.unhappy
    2. B.unnecessary
    3. C.abrupt
    4. D.anticipated
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    Answer: C. abrupt

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