JAMB English Previous Year Questions: 2021 | English Language for JAMB PDF Download

Direction (Q.1-5): Read the passages below and answer the questions that follow:
Everyone is tired or fatigued at some time. The major cycle in your life is work, fatigue and rest in that order. Fatigue is characteristic of your body. It does not occur in a man-made machine which operates as long as its parts are intact and it has fuel. But your body, a living machine, has a definite limitation - its work continues, it gradually loses its responsiveness, becomes less irritable, turns out less work and finally may not respond at all. The feeling of fatigue usually expresses itself in three ways: first, there is a feeling of tiredness and a marked desire for rest. Second, efficiency is greatly reduced. Third, there may be definite physiological changes in your body, low blood pressure, loss of muscle tone, tremors, and poor muscular coordination, and in other ways. Fatigue, however, may express itself in many ways for there are many different forms of it. The fatigue of a student. for example, who has worked all evening on a difficult lesson, is different from that of a labourer who has worked all day at a back-breaking task, or that of a business executive who worries with the stress and strain of organisation.

Q1: A suitable title for the passage is 
(a) Knowing fatigue
(b) Fatigue
(c) Tiredness and fatigue
(d) Body machine
Ans: (b)
The passage describes fatigue (also known as tiredness), and how it affects the human body.

Q2: According to the passage, the worst stage of fatigue is
(a) feeling of tiredness
(b) poor muscular coordination
(c) reduced efficiency
(d) desire for rest
Ans: (b)
The worst stage of fatigue is the third stage. And one of the characteristics of the third stage of fatigue is Poor Muscular Condition.

Q3:  It can be inferred from the passage that
(a) every task can eventually result in fatigue
(b) only difficult lessons lead to fatigue
(c) a labourer must work all day before expressing fatigue
(d) rest is needed only when you experience fatigue
Ans: (a)
According to the passage, the concluding part explains that fatigue can come in diverse forms, fatigue in students can be distinct from that of business executives or laborers. this means that various activities come with various forms of fatigue.

Q4: It is advisable that one should rest once
(a) there is a feeling of tiredness
(b) there is no longer interest in the task
(c) there is onset of physiological changes in the body
(d) the task becomes difficult
Ans: (a)
Because fatigue is an unfavourable situation, it is advised to rest during the first stage. According to the passage, the first stage of fatigue is characterized by the desire to rest.

Q5: definite limitation used to describe the human body in the passage means that
(a) the body cannot be made to work continuously like a machine
(b) the body should only perform simple tasks
(c) body parts must be limited
(d) the body is equal to man-made machines
Ans: (a)
'Definite limitation' is used to describe a state of limited energy needed for the body to work.

Direction (Q.6-10): Read the passages below and answer the questions that follow:
It is normal in Nigeria to use proficiency in the use of English language as a barometer for evaluating the height of any person's educational attainment. Today, many teachers resort quite often to the use of vernacular in the teaching of their subjects. One is often dismayed at the incompetence of many teachers, even graduates in the use of English language. Throughout the colonial period, up to 1960, Nigerian formal education was patterned after the English system. The "accent" was on English and an educated Nigerian was one who was only African in colour but English in thought and culture. The ability to speak English fluently and if possible with an Oxford accent was the hallmark of excellence even if the speaker was empty of thought and ideas. In those days it was a serious offence for a secondary school boy or girl to "laugh in the vernacular". But we now swung to the other extreme. Nigeria would say they are not English people, some would say they did not specialise in English in the university. But the country has adopted the English language as its official, the language of instruction at schools, parliamentary proceedings, conduct of official business and indeed the lingua franca. If the language is to continue to be used,  then it is imperative that we all agree on the pattern of correctness in the language so that communication can be effective.
Q6: A suitable title for the passage is
(a) English language
(b) Trends in Nigerian Education
(c) Teaching and Learning English
(d) Importance of English
Ans: (b)
The above passage pays attention to the recognizable incompetence in the use of the English Language among present Nigerians in the Nigerian Educational sector.

Q7: Which of the following is not true according to the passage?
(a) the competence level in the use of English has fallen greatly
(b) what used to be in the past could be considered extreme
(c) the writer is advocating for the use of indigenous language for teaching and learning
(d) English language is the official language in Nigeria
Ans: (c)
According to the passage, the author promotes the use of the English Language. Therefore, option C is false.

Q8: During the colonial period, according to the passage, an educated Nigerian was one who
(a) has travelled to Oxford
(b) is English in thought and culture
(c) looks African in colour
(d) has the English accent
Ans: (b)
The passage suggests that Nigerians is only African I'm by their skin color but English in their thought and ideas.

Q9: From the passage, it is evident that
(a) we need to agree on the pattern of correctness in the use of English language
(b) fluency in English leads to empty thought and ideas
(c) Nigerians would say they are not English people because they hate the language
(d) Every undergraduate needs to specialise in English.
Ans: (a)
The passage gave a final note that there should be an agreement on the correctness of the language in order to have effective communication.

Q10: Considering it a serious offence to "laugh in vernacular" as indicated in the passage, can be viewed as
(a) normal
(b) extreme
(c) correctness
(d) proper
Ans: (b)
According to the passage, Laughing in vernacular means, people are not allowed to express their emotions in their 'native way.' Which is an EXTREME condition.

Direction (Q.11-20): In the passage below, the numbered gaps (11-20) indicate missing words. From the options lettered A- E the most appropriate option.
The head of the -11- is called the queen bee. She is -12-than the rest of the bees. Her main task in the colony is to lay eggs. Most of the other bees are the -13- bees. These bees collect nectar and -14- from flowers. The nectar that is carried by the worker bees is deposited on the hive and then -15- into honey. The worker bees also help to look after the young bees. As soon as they are -16-, the worker bees feed the young bees with pollen and nectar. The third type of bee found in the colony is the -17- or male bee. The main task of such a bee is to -18- with a new queen. The queen bee has a life span of about three years. During this period, she would have -19- more than half a million eggs. When the queen bee is dying, a new queen would be groomed. This new queen will eventually take over the duties of the old queen when the -20- dies.
Q11: In question number 11 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
(a) house
(b) colony
(c) settlement
(d) abode
Ans: (b)
A colony is the collection of bees.

Q12: In question number 12 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
(a) larger
(b) enormous
(c) thicker
(d) older
Ans: (a)
During the egg-laying stage, the queen bee's abdomen is expanded, giving her a larger size than the drones and workers.

Q13: In question number 13 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
(a) servant
(b) maid
(c) workers
(d) errand
Ans: (c)
The phrase "workers" or "worker bees" is appropriate and can be used, although "worker" is more grammatically accurate in the context.

Q14: In question number 14 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
(a) fruits
(b) seed
(c) pollen
(d) grains
Ans: (c)
Flowers are harvested from Nectar and Pollen, which are supplied as food for the bees.

Q15: In question number 15 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
(a) filtered
(b) converted
(c) refined
(d) cooked
Ans: (b)
Nectar and Pollen are transformed or converted  into honey by drying it out with a warm breeze which they generate using their wings.

Q16: In question number 16 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
(a) born
(b) hatched
(c) transformed
(d) raised
Ans: (b)
The workers feed the eggs as soon as they hatch, after they are laid.

Q17: In question number 17 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
(a) alpha
(b) adult
(c) drone
(d) chief
Ans: (c)
The male bee is referred to as the drone.

Q18: In question number 18 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
(a) mate
(b) sleep
(c) romance
(d) protect
Ans: (a)
The male bee's duty is to mate with the queen.

Q19: In question number 19 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
(a) laid
(b) born
(c) delivered
(d) produced
Ans: (a)
The correct or suitable verb is "laid"

Q20: In question number 20 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
(a) former
(b) latter
(c) earlier
(d) bee
Ans: (b)
The old queen takes on the role of the latter while the new queen takes on the role of the former, according to the context. The latter will therefore die.

Q21: Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
He maintained that Nigerians need a leader with an iron fist
(a) fist made of iron
(b) severe in treatment
(c) difiicult to please
(d) strong as iron
Ans: (b)
The phrase "iron fist" refers to a brutal or ruthless style of exercising control or power. A  highly strict, violent, and unyielding way of ruling or governing.

Q22: choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
The emphasis placed on good moral conduct by the society in the past seems to have been relaxed
(a) avoided
(b) improved
(c) weakened
(d) outdated
Ans: (c)
Relax: reduce or alleviate tension or anxiety.

Q23: 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
(a) personal
(b) known
(c) public
(d) open
Ans: (a)
Private: belong or restricted to the use of a specific individual or group only.

Q24: choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
He was underrated at the preliminary stage of the competition
(a) advance
(b) initial
(c) selection
(d) crucial
Ans: (b)
Preliminary: executing as a preparation for something more significant or comprehensive.

Q25: Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
The office assistant was dismissed for pilfering
(a) fighting
(b) incompetence
(c) stealing
(d) mismanagement
Ans: (c)
Pilfering: the act of stealing small or petty items, usually in a sneaky or secret manner.

Q26: Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
Almost everyone she had worked with took advantage of her meekness
(a) gentleness
(b) weakness
(c) steadfastness
(d) generosity
Ans: (a)
Meekness: refers to a quality of being gentle, humble, and submissive, especially in the face of provocation or adversity.

Q27: Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
Barely six months after his father's demise, he has nothing left again of his patrimony
(a) inheritance
(b) property
(c) reputation
(d) valuables
Ans: (a)
Patrimony: refers to a person's inherited wealth, property, or tradition, especially as passed down from one's father. It can also refer to something that is considered a valuable inheritance or legacy, such as a cultural or historical heritage.

Q28: Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
His grandfather was one of the few patriotic Nigerians who ever lived.
(a) obedient
(b) lover of Nigeria
(c) calculative
(d) careless
Ans: (b)
Patriotic: refers to having or showing love for one's country and its people, customs, culture, and traditions. It is characterized by strong feelings of devotion, loyalty and support for one's country, and a willingness to defend and promote its interests.

Q29: Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
Many people believed that such an action is unbecoming of a leader
(a) forthcoming
(b) not befitting
(c) unwanted
(d) not necessary
Ans: (b)
Unbecoming: is an adjective that refers to something that is not suitable, fitting, or appropriate. It can be used to describe behavior, actions, or appearance that is not in line with what is expected or considered appropriate in a particular context.

Q30: Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
The governor was incoherent in his speech
(a) uncoordinated
(b) talkative
(c) confused
(d) eloquent
Ans: (a)
Incoherent: (of spoken or written language) words that are not clear, logical, or easy to understand, or in a confusing way; unclear.

Q31: Choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined
The lady has devised a means of tackling her current challenges.
(a) attacking
(b) avoiding
(c) handling
(d) suspending
Ans: (b)
Tackling: to take on or to attempt to resolve an issue, a difficult or challenging task with a determined effort.
Avoiding: means to stay away from, or to keep oneself clear of something.

Q32: Choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined
One hundred and forty kilometres per hour is a reasonable speed limit.
(a) acceptable
(b) unbelievable
(c) outrageous
(d) detestable
Ans: (c)
Reasonable: generally refers to something that is fair, moderate, or proportionate. It can mean something that is logical, rational or that makes sense.
Outrageous: is used to describe something that is extraordinary, unusual or extremely shocking.

Q33: Choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined
The annual festival attracts dignitaries from both home and abroad.
(a) spectators
(b) celebrities
(c) chieftains
(d) nonentities
Ans: (d)
Dignitary: a person who holds an official position of rank, power or authority, and is often considered to be a person of high standing or importance.
Nonentity: a person or thing that is considered to be insignificant, unimportant or worthless. It is often used to describe a person who is not important, or who is not well-known, respected or influential.

Q34: Choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined
The soldiers were remorseful for their inhuman treatment of the civilians.
(a) boastful
(b) sad
(c) successful
(d) reliable
Ans: (a)
Remorseful: a person who feels deep regret, guilt or sadness for having done something wrong or hurtful; the state of feeling remorse.
Boastful: a person who talks or behaves in a way that shows excessive pride or self-importance in their achievements, abilities, or possessions. A boastful person is often seen as arrogant, vain, and overly self-confident.

Q35: Choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined
Insecurity has escalated since the present government came into power.
(a) abated
(b) increased
(c) proliferated
(d) metamorphosed
Ans: (a)
Escalate: to increase in intensity, level, or degree, especially in a gradual or steady way.
Abate: to reduce in intensity, level, or degree, especially in a gradual or steady way. It can refer to a decrease of a physical or emotional sensation, or to a decrease of an activity or situation.

Q36: Choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined
It is embarrassing to accept our mistakes and tender an apology.
(a) acceptable
(b) honourable
(c) detestable
(d) pardonable
Ans: (b)
Embarrassing: something that causes feelings of self-consciousness, shame, or discomfort.
Honourable: something or someone that is considered to be worthy of respect or admiration because of their integrity, fairness, or morality.

Q37: Choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined
The lawmakers are perceived to be the greediest set of politicians.
(a) selfless
(b) unwanted
(c) popular
(d) popular
Ans: (a)
Greedy: a person who has an excessive desire for more wealth, possessions, or power than they need, and who will often take advantage of others in order to acquire it.
Selfless: a person who is unselfish, and who is willing to put the needs and wants of others before their own.

Q38: Choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined
James found the photocopied material invaluable while preparing for the examination
(a) Valuable
(b) worthwhile
(c) worthless
(d) important
Ans: (c)
Invaluable: something that is extremely valuable, useful, or important.
Worthless: something or someone that is considered to be of little or no value or use.

Q39: choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined
Mr. Akin's health has greatly degenerated in the last week.
(a) improved
(b) deteriorated
(c) expanded
(d) abated
Ans: (a)
Degenerated: to deteriorate in quality, condition, or character. It means to become worse in terms of physical, mental, or moral condition, to lose the qualities that make something valuable or desirable.
Improved: to make or become better, greater or more acceptable.

Q40: Choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined
The incumbent president conceded defeat before the final result was announced.
(a) accepted
(b) rejected
(c) opposed
(d) challenged
Ans: (b)
Concede: to admit, acknowledge or accept something as true or valid, especially after some resistance or reluctance.
Reject: to refuse to accept, consider or approve something, typically after considering it.

Q41: Choose the option with the correct spelling from the options lettered A-D
(a) Interprete
(b) Interpret
(c) Inteprete
(d) Interprette
Ans: (b)

Q42: Choose the option with the correct spelling from the options lettered A-D
(a) Sucesful
(b) Succeful
(c) Successful
(d) Sucessful
Ans: (c)

Q43: Choose the option with the correct spelling from the options lettered A-D
(a) Acommodation
(b) Accomodation
(c) Accormodation
(d) Accommodation
Ans: (d)

Q44: Choose the option with the correct emphatic stress indicated in capital letters from the options lettered A-D
Biography
(a) bioGRAphy
(b) BIOgraphy
(c) biograPHY
(d) biOGRaphy
Ans: (d)

Q45: Choose the option with the correct emphatic stress indicated in capital letters from the options lettered A-D
Successful
(a) SUccessful
(b) suCcessful
(c) sucCEssful
(d) succESSful
Ans: (c)

Q46: Choose the option with the correct emphatic stress indicated in capital letters from the options lettered A-D
Democracy
(a) DEmocracy
(b) deMOcracy
(c) demoCRAcy
(d) democraCY
Ans: (b)

Q47: Choose the option with the correct emphatic stress indicated in capital letters from the options lettered A-D
Conventional
(a) conVENtional
(b) CONventional
(c) convenTIOnal
(d) conventioNAL
Ans: (a)

Q48: Complete the statement from the options lettered A-D
The two friends made promises to _____ when they met last year
(a) each other
(b) one another
(c) theirselves
(d) themselves
Ans: (a)
Each other is used in an informal situation and when you're referring to two people. One another is used in a more formal setting, and can also be used for more than two people.
Since they're two friends, the right option is Each Other.

Q49: Complete the statement from the options lettered A-D
The meeting was organised at _______ instance ?
(a) whom
(b) whose's
(c) whose
(d) whom's
Ans: (c)
The possessive form of the pronoun "who" is "whose."

Q50: Complete the statement from the options lettered A-D
Mr. Jude made it to the meeting _____his poor health
(a) even though
(b) inspite of
(c) in spite of
(d) despite that
Ans: (c)
According to the question. In spite of. In spite of means "regardless of", "notwithstanding", "even though".

Q51: From the novel;
What reward was Omar expecting for his achievement?
(a) a bag
(b) a shoe
(c) a phone
(d) a laptop
Ans: (c)
Omar was expecting a phone for his achievements

Q52: From the novel;
What was Omar JAMB score?
(a) 300
(b) 250
(c) 200
(d) 230
Ans: (d)
Omar scored 230 in his JAMB

Q53: From the novel;
What was the double celebration in Lafayette?
(a) The birth of Talle and his brother
(b) Ummi\'s admission and marriage
(c) Omar\'s WAEC and JAMB success
(d) Salma\'s admission and engagement
Ans: (b)
The double celebration in Lafayette was for Ummi's admission and marriage

Q54: From the novel;
According to Ummi, what is the first noticeable thing in the university?
(a) Different people
(b) lawlessness and injustice
(c) Freedom of dressing
(d) immoral relationships
Ans: (c)
According to Ummi, the first noticeable thing in the University was freedom of dressing

Q55: From the novel;
According to the novel, how would you describe Salma?
(a) fair complexioned skin, tall and slim
(b) fair complexioned, short and fat
(c) dark-complexioned skin, tall and slim
(d) dark-complexioned girl, short and fat.
Ans: (a)
Salma was tall, slim and has a fair complexioned skin

Q56: From the novel;
Where did Salma and Ummi first meet?
(a) the university
(b) departmental registration
(c) School hostel
(d) Faculty registration
Ans: (d)
Salma and Ummi first met at the Faculty registration

Q57: From the novel;
What is Salma's surname?
(a) Mohammed
(b) Muhammed
(c) Muhammed
(d) Moshud
Ans: (a)
Salma's surname is Mohammed

Q58: From the novel;
Who among the following characters can be described as one with few words?
(a) Ada
(b) secretary to the HOD
(c) John
(d) Ngozi
Ans: (b)
The secretary to the HOD was described as the man with a few words

Q59: From the novel;
What exact incident led to Ummi's development of claustrophobia?
(a) She was ill
(b) She was pregnant
(c) The HOD had asked if she wanted something to drink
(d) the HOD was too nice to her
Ans: (c)
The HOD asked Ummi if she wanted something to drink

Q60: From the novel;
What is Ummi's matriculation number?
(a) UF0001
(b) UG0002
(c) UG0001
(d) UF0002
Ans: (c)
Ummi's matriculation number is UG00010

Q61: From the novel;
Who assisted Ummi's husband with Ummi's admission?
(a) Mallam Salihu
(b) Salim
(c) Kabir
(d) Samuel
Ans: (d)
It was Samuel who assisted Ummi's husband with Ummi's admission.

Q62: From the novel;
Ummi angrily left the HOD's office because?
(a) The HOD disrespected her
(b) He tried to be romantic with her
(c) Ummi assumed he was trying to make a pass at her
(d) He delayed her
Ans: (c)
She assumed he was trying to make a pass at her.

Q63: From the novel;
According to the Novel, How would you describe Dr Samuel Johnson?
(a) He has a tribal mark and he looks like an igala man
(b) He has a tribal mark and he is an igala man
(c) He has a tribal mark and he is not a Yoruba man
(d) He has a tribal mark and he looks like an Edo man
Ans: (a)
Dr Samuel Johnson has a tribal mark and looks like an Igala man

Q64: From the novel;
Who apologizes to the HOD on behalf of Ummi?
(a) Salma
(b) Ummi's husband
(c) Kabir
(d) Salim
Ans: (b)
Ummi's husband apologized to the HOd on her behalf

Q65: From the novel;
Who narrated the story of "the quiet one" to Ummi?
(a) Hakimi
(b) the people of Lafayette
(c) Zaki
(d) Ummi's husband
Ans: (d)
Ummi's husband narrated the story of the "quiet one" to her

Q66: From the novel;
The following lessons can be derived from the story of "the quiet one" except?
(a) Never judge a book by its cover
(b) Learn to trust sparingly
(c) Justice is not fair
(d) Not all that glitters is gold
Ans: (c)
The lesson "Justice is not fair" cannot be derived from the story of the quiet one

Q67: From the novel;
What tradition was established in Lafayette?
(a) Nobody was allowed to have visitors at night
(b) No stranger should be hosted without the knowledge of the Hakimi
(c) Nobody was allowed to accommodate friends
(d) strangers were not allowed at ceremonial gatherings
Ans: (b)
The tradition established in Lafayette was that no stranger would be hosted without the knowledge of the Hakimi

Q68: From the novel;
Who is Boka?
(a) district head
(b) head of the capital
(c) head of faming
(d) traditional medicine man
Ans: (d)
Boka is the traditional medicine man

Q69: From the novel;
Which of the following character dies while giving birth to her son?
(a) Salma
(b) Talle's mother
(c) Ada
(d) Tomiwa
Ans: (b)
Talle's mother died while giving birth to her son

Q70: From the novel;
Which of the following character has a reticent nature?
(a) Jamila
(b) Bint
(c) Talle
(d) Ada
Ans: (c)
Talle has a reticent nature.

Q71: From the novel;
Talle works as a ______?
(a) driver
(b) gateman
(c) cleaner
(d) government officer
Ans: (a)
Talle works as a driver

Q72: From the novel;
When did Talle stop being quiet?
(a) When he started taking to market women
(b) When he started making friends
(c) when his usual demand for food items doubled
(d) When he made friends with Zaki
Ans: (c)
Talle stopped being quiet when his usual demand for food items doubled

Q73: From the novel;
What was Talle guilty of?
(a) Kidnap and murder
(b) Extortion and Murder
(c) Extortion and Rape
(d) Kidnap and Extortion
Ans: (d)
Talle was guilty of kidnap and extortion

Q74: From the novel;
Which of the following character did not respect the Hakimi?
(a) Talle
(b) the IPO
(c) the courtier
(d) the vllagers
Ans: (b)
The IPO did not respect the Hakimi

Q75: From the novel;
Who suggested the abduction of a boy?
(a) Talle
(b) Zaki
(c) John
(d) Boki
Ans: (b)
Zaki suggested the abduction of the boy

Q76: From the novel;
According to the novel, EMAL means
(a) Exam malpractice and license
(b) Ethics and Morals
(c) Examination Ethics and Morals
(d) Examination malpractice
Ans: (d)
EMAL means exam malpractice


Q77: From the novel;
How long has Mr. Dabo been in the university?
(a) 10 years
(b) 15 years
(c) More than a decade
(d) More than fiften years
Ans: (c)
Mr. Dabo has been in the university for more than a decade.

Q78: From the novel;
"Don't come in after me..."
Whose principle was this?
(a) Dr Samjohn
(b) Dr Mohammed
(c) Labaran
(d) Dr Dabo
Ans: (d)
"Don't come in after me..." was Mr. Dabo's principle

Q79: From the novel;
"I want to know you intimately..."
The speaker of the excerpt above is_____
(a) Dr Kabir
(b) Dr Samjohn
(c) Dr Dabo
(d) Habib
Ans: (c)
"I want to know you intimately..." said Mr. Dabo.

Q80: From the novel;
"I want to know you intimately..."
This statement was made to whom _____
(a) Salma
(b) Ummi
(c) Tomiwa
(d) Ngozi
Ans: (a)
"I want to know you intimately..." said Mr. Dabo to Salma

Q81: From the novel;
"I want to know you intimately"
What was the recipient's response?
(a) approval and acceptance
(b) dismissal and confrontation
(c) rejection, dismissal, and contempt
(d) sympathy and approval
Ans: (c)
Based solely on the given information, the recipient's response to the statement "I want to know you intimately" from the novel was (c) rejection, dismissal, and contempt.

Q82: From the novel;
How many girls were allocated to a room in the hostel?
(a) five
(b) four
(c) three
(d) two
Ans: (b)
each room in the hostel was allocatted to four girls

Q83: From the novel;
Where does Ada hail from?
(a) North west
(b) North central
(c) West
(d) South south
Ans: (b)
Ada hailed from Nort Central which is also the same as Middle Belt

Q84: From the novel;
What's the name of Ngozi's hostel?
(a) Comrade
(b) Beauty Queen
(c) Queen Ana
(d) Queen Amina
Ans: (d)
Ngozi was in Queen Amina hostel

Q85: From the novel;
According to the novel, what delicacy is considered to be the students' favorite?
(a) Danwake
(b) Snail
(c) Spagetti
(d) Indomie jollof
Ans: (d)
The student's favorite delicacy was Indomie Jollof

Q86: From the novel;
What is Ada's hometown delicacy?
(a) Danwake
(b) Rat
(c) Snails
(d) Indomie
Ans: (b)
Ada's hometown delicacy was rat

Q87: From the novel;
Who among the following characters appears to be less voluble?
(a) Habib
(b) Labaran
(c) Kabir
(d) Salim
Ans: (a)
Habib appeared to be less voluble

Q88: From the novel;
Who among the following character is overconfident?
(a) Ngozi
(b) Ada
(c) Tomiwa
(d) Ummi
Ans: (c)
Tomiwa was seen as overconfident

Q89: From the novel;
"I made a space for you in the front seat so you can sit near your heartthrob"
Who made this statement?
(a) Habib
(b) Labaran
(c) Kabir
(c) Lawal
Ans: (b)
According to the information provided, the statement "I made a space for you in the front seat so you can sit near your heartthrob" was made by Labaran.

Q90: From the novel;
"I made a space for you in the front seat so you can sit near your heartthrob"
This statement was made to whom?
(a) Salma
(b) Ummi
(c) Tomiwa
(d) Ngozi
Ans: (c)
Based on the information provided, the statement "I made a space for you in the front seat so you can sit near your heartthrob" was made to Tomiwa.

Q91: From the novel;
How much money did Habib hand over to Tomiwa?
(a) fifty thousand naira
(b) one hundred thousand naira
(c) Twenty-five thousand naira
(d) Twenty thousand naira
Ans: (a)
Based on the information provided, Habib handed over fifty thousand naira to Tomiwa.

Q92: From the novel;
What was the last General paper during Salma's Final year?
(a) Philosophy and logic
(b) Special Education
(c) Psychology
(d) Moral Philosophy
Ans: (d)
Based on the information provided, the last General paper during Salma's Final year was Moral Philosophy.

Q93: From the novel;
Which of the following course does Salma find very difficult?
(a) Moral Philosophy
(b) Use of English
(c) Special education
(d) Philosophy and Logic
Ans: (a)
Based on the information provided, Salma finds Moral Philosophy very difficult.

Q94: From the novel;
Who among the following character was sitting next to Salma during her final examination?
(a) Tola
(b) Kola
(c) Bola
(d) Deola
Ans: (b)
Based on the information provided, Kola was sitting next to Salma during her final examination.

Q95: From the novel;
Dr Amina dislike Salma because?
(a) Salma is not intelligent
(b) She is intimidated by Salma's appearance.
(c) She considers Salma to be a threat to the university
(d) She does not like Salma's appearance
Ans: (b)
Dr. Amina disliked Salma because she was intimidated by Salma's appearance.

Q96: From the novel;
Why did Salma seek for Habib's help?
(a) Habib was her only saviour
(b) Habib was her boyfriend
(c) He was influential
(d) He was a philanthropist
Ans: (c)
Based on the information provided, Salma sought Habib's help because he was influential.

Q97: From the novel;
What is Habib's Political title?
(a) Governor
(b) Speaker of the house
(c) Minister of finance
(d) Minister of Education
Ans: (b)
Based on the information provided, Habib's political title is Speaker of the House.

Q98: From the novel;
How much did Salma give to Dr Kabir
(a) one hundred thousand naira
(b) one hundred and fifty thousand Naira
(c) Two hundred thousand Naira
(d) Three hundred thousand Naira
Ans: (a)
Based on the information provided, Salma gave one hundred thousand naira to Dr. Kabir.

Q99: From the novel;
According to Salma, No man was worthy of being called a man except __
(a) her husband
(b) her boyfriend
(c) her brothers
(d) her father
Ans: (d)
According to Salma, no man was worthy of being called a man except her father.

Q100: From the novel;
What is Dr Kabir's weakness?
(a) women
(b) Easy money
(c) Food
(d) alcohol
Ans: (b)
Based on the information provided, Dr. Kabir's weakness is easy money.

Q101: From the novel;
The Life Changer is authored by?
(a) Khadija Abubakar Jilla
(b) Khadija Abubakar Jalli
(c) Khadija Abubakar Jali
(d) Khadija Abubakar Jila
Ans: (b)
The novel "The Life Changer" is authored by Khadija Abubakar Jalli.

Q102: From the novel;
The Author of The Life Changer dedicates the novel to whom?
(a) her Husband
(b) Her mother
(c) her father
(d) her children
Ans: (d)
The author of The Life Changer dedicates her novel to her children

Q103: From the novel;
The author of The Life Changer holds a degree in ______
(a) BSc (Ed) Mathematics
(b) BA (Ed) English Language
(c) BA (Ed) Economics
(d) BA Mass Communication
Ans: (a)
According to the information available, the author of "The Life Changer" holds a degree in BSc (Ed) Mathematics.

Direction (Q.104-113): Read the passages below and answer the questions that follow:
In the passage below, the numbered gaps (11-20) indicate missing words. From the options lettered A- E the most appropriate option.
The head of the -11- is called the queen bee. She is -12-than the rest of the bees. Her main task in the colony is to lay eggs. Most of the other bees are the -13- bees. These bees collect nectar and -14- from flowers. The nectar that is carried by the worker bees is deposited on the hive and then -15- into honey. The worker bees also help to look after the young bees. As soon as they are -16-, the worker bees feed the young bees with pollen and nectar. The third type of bee found in the colony is the -17- or male bee. The main task of such a bee is to -18- with a new queen. The queen bee has a life span of about three years. During this period, she would have -19- more than half a million eggs. When the queen bee is dying, a new queen would be groomed. This new queen will eventually take over the duties of the old queen when the -20- dies.
Q104: In question number 11 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
(a) house
(b) colony
(c) settlement
(d) abode
(e) habitat
Ans: (b)
A group of bees is called a colony

Q105: In question number 12 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
(a) larger
(b) enormous
(c) thicker
(d) older
(e) wiser
Ans: (a)
The Queen bee's abdomen is usually elongated during the egg-laying period, hence making her appear larger than the drones and workers.

Q106: In question number 13 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
(a) servant
(b) maid
(c) workers
(d) errand
(e) worker
Ans: (e)
The term "workers" or "worker bees" is correct, but can be used according to the context, as  'worker' is grammatically appropriate.

Q107: In question number 14 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
(a) fruits
(b) seed
(c) pollen
(d) grains
(e) leaves
Ans: (c)
Nectar and Pollen, serve as food for the bees and are collected from flowers.

Q108: In question number 15 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
(a) filtered
(b) converted
(c) refined
(d) cooked
(e) baked
Ans: (b)
Nectar and pollen are converted into honey by drying it out with a warm breeze, which they generate with their wings.

Q109: In question number 16 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
(a) born
(b) hatched
(c) transformed
(d) raised
(e) weaned
Ans: (b)
The laid eggs are fed by the workers as soon as they are hatched

Q110: In question number 17 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
(a) alpha
(b) adult
(c) drone
(d) chief
(e) leader
Ans: (c)
The male bee is called the drone.

Q111: In question number 18 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
(a) mate
(b) sleep
(c) romance
(d) protect
(e) lead
Ans: (a)
The duty of the male bee is to mate with the queen.

Q112: In question number 19 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
(a) laid
(b) born
(c) delivered
(d) produced
(e) donated
Ans: (a)
The appropriate verb is 'laid'

Q113: In question number 20 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
(a) former
(b) latter
(c) earlier
(d) bee
(e) princess
Ans: (b)
According to the context, the old queen assumes the position of the latter while the new queen is the former. Therefore, the latter will die

Q114: Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
He maintained that Nigerians need a leader with an iron fist
(a) fist made of iron
(b) severe in treatment
(c) difiicult to please
(d)  strong as iron
Ans: (b)
Iron fist refers to the exercise of power in an oppressive or ruthless way. In other words, it means a severe, forceful, and uncompromising manner of leadership.

Q115: Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
The emphasis placed on good moral conduct by the society in the past seems to have been relaxed
(a) avoided
(b) improved
(c) weakened
(d) outdated
Ans: (c)
Relax: to make or become less tensed or anxious.