2022 JAMB Literature in English Past Questions

The diagram above illustrates the penetrating power of some types of radiation. X, Y and Z are likely

1. A.X = α-particle; Y = γ-ray; Z = β-particle
2. B.X = α-particle; Y = β-particle; Z = γ-ray✓ Correct
3. C.X = γ-ray; Y = α-particle; Z = β-particle
4. D.X = β-particle; Y = γ-ray; Z = α-particle

The angles of a quadrilateral are 5x-30, 4x+60, 60-x and 3x+61.find the smallest of these angles​

1. A.5x - 30
2. B.4x + 60✓ Correct
3. C.60 - x
4. D.3x + 61

Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in. Election processes often become volatile

1. A.calm
2. B.strange
3. C.sudden
4. D.latent✓ Correct

The density of sial is -----------------

1. A.2
2. B.2.7
3. C.3
4. D.5✓ Correct

Zaa ajụjụ ndị a Họpụta ọbọdọ a kpọrọ aha na mkparịtaụka a

1. A.A. Abuja
2. B.B. Kafanchan
3. C.C. Lagos
4. D.D. Ibadan✓ Correct

This question is based on General Literary Principles. An action in a play that stimulates the audience to pity a character is

1. A.pathos
2. B.parody
3. C.pyrrhic✓ Correct
4. D.props

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). He compliments me on my way of doing things?

1. A.complements
2. B.imitates✓ Correct
3. C.disgusts
4. D.praises

The basic and essential economic problems in a community are related to choice and________

1. A.Freedom
2. B.Scarcity✓ Correct
3. C.Social class
4. D.Politics

For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics He walks in a gawky way

1. A.suitable
2. B.clumsy
3. C.lumbering
4. D.graceful✓ Correct

An organic compound which liberate carbon(iv)oxide from trioxocarbonate(iv) solution is likely to be?

1. A.C$_2$H$_5$OH
2. B.C$_3$H$_4$
3. C.C$_6$H$_6$
4. D.CH$_3$COOH✓ Correct