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2024 JAMB English Language Past Questions

Browse the 2024 JAMB English Language past questions with answers and step-by-step explanations. English Language tests comprehension, lexis and structure, oral form, and written expression. Vocabulary breadth and fluency with formal English idioms separate the highest scorers from the average. Use the year archive below to time yourself the way the actual exam does — most candidates need to work questions across multiple years before the patterns become obvious.

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  1. Q12017MEDIUMEnglish

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics This case is within the jurisdiction of the council

    1. A.record
    2. B.prohibition
    3. C.authority
    4. D.finance✓ Correct
  2. Q22020MEDIUMBiology

    In a population of living things, the parameters of size, height, weight and colours are examples of

    1. A.continuous variation✓ Correct
    2. B.non-heritable variation
    3. C.discontinuous variation
    4. D.physiological variation
  3. Q32021MEDIUMEnglish

    choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined. The matter was considered a private concern of the chairman to handle

    1. A.personal✓ Correct
    2. B.known
    3. C.public
    4. D.open
  4. Q42021MEDIUMGeography

    A device for transferring information from analogue map into computer for further manipulation is

    1. A.Aerial photograph
    2. B.Digitizer
    3. C.Global positioning system✓ Correct
    4. D.Plotter
  5. Q52025MEDIUMGovernment

    One of the major reasons for colonialism in Africa was

    1. A.A. economic interest
    2. B.B. religious reasons
    3. C.C. developmental drive✓ Correct
    4. D.D. humanitarian factor
  6. Q62022MEDIUMComputer Studies

    Which of these application packages is mostly used by computer users?

    1. A.A. CorelDraw
    2. B.B. Ms Access
    3. C.C. Ms Excel✓ Correct
    4. D.D. Ms Word
  7. Q72019MEDIUMHausa

    (same passage, extended) Tamkar ya shiga wani kulob ne'. Kalmar da aka ja wa layi na nufin

    1. A.A. al'ada✓ Correct
    2. B.B. kungiya
    3. C.C. sarauta
    4. D.D. sana'a
  8. Q82024MEDIUMPhysics

    The power of a convex lens of focal length 20cm is

    1. A.0.05D
    2. B.0.50D✓ Correct
    3. C.5.00D
    4. D.50.00D
  9. Q92024MEDIUMHistory

    The challenge of building effective political institutions in newly independent African states has been exacerbated by

    1. A.A. The prevalence of democratic governance models
    2. B.B. High levels of foreign direct investment
    3. C.C. Widespread support for national unity
    4. D.D. A lack of experienced administrative personnel and leadership✓ Correct
  10. Q102021MEDIUMAgricultural Science

    Which of the following constitutes subsidy in agricultural enterprise?

    1. A.A. supply of fertilizers to farmers at reduced price
    2. B.B. borrowing of money from a thrift society✓ Correct
    3. C.C. provision of money to farmers through commercial banks
    4. D.D. provision of services through cooperative societies
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