JAMB English Language 2017 Objective Past Questions
All 59 questions from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.
Passage I: The grave danger that alcohol abuses pose to human health and well-being has again been highlighted by the World Health Organization (WHO), which recently disclosed that abuse of the substance causes nearly four per cent more deaths than the dreaded AIDS and tuberculosis worldwide. The author seems to suggest that Asians and Africans resort to more drinking when
A. A. they are bereaved
B. B. there is improved living standardCorrect
C. C. national incomes are at their lowest ebb
D. D. the weather is conducive
Explanation
The passage states rising incomes triggered more drinking in Africa and Asia, so improved living standards are linked to more drinking.
Cloze passage: Mr Ikimi, the headmaster, decided to erect a new domestic science block. He awarded the ___(6)___ to a well-known ___(7)___ who drew up a ___(8)___ which was sent to the Town Planning Authority for approval. The ___(9)___ was cleared and a ___(10)___ started work on laying the foundation, the most important process of which was pouring the ___(11)___. The building soon took ___(12)___ and the roof was on in no time. The ___(13)___ was done by a set of competent carpenters, and louvre windows added beauty to the block, whose exterior walls looked striking after the second ___(14)___ had been put on. The interior ___(15)___ was left to the domestic science teacher. (Blank 6)
A. A. contractCorrect
B. B. project
C. C. assignment
D. D. business
Explanation
'Contract' is the register term for a written agreement awarded for building work.
Cloze passage: Mr Ikimi, the headmaster, decided to erect a new domestic science block. He awarded the ___(6)___ to a well-known ___(7)___ who drew up a ___(8)___ which was sent to the Town Planning Authority for approval. The ___(9)___ was cleared and a ___(10)___ started work on laying the foundation, the most important process of which was pouring the ___(11)___. The building soon took ___(12)___ and the roof was on in no time. The ___(13)___ was done by a set of competent carpenters, and louvre windows added beauty to the block, whose exterior walls looked striking after the second ___(14)___ had been put on. The interior ___(15)___ was left to the domestic science teacher. (Blank 7)
A. A. architectCorrect
B. B. designer
C. C. engineer
D. D. planner
Explanation
An architect is the professional who plans, designs and reviews construction of buildings.
Cloze passage: Mr Ikimi, the headmaster, decided to erect a new domestic science block. He awarded the ___(6)___ to a well-known ___(7)___ who drew up a ___(8)___ which was sent to the Town Planning Authority for approval. The ___(9)___ was cleared and a ___(10)___ started work on laying the foundation, the most important process of which was pouring the ___(11)___. The building soon took ___(12)___ and the roof was on in no time. The ___(13)___ was done by a set of competent carpenters, and louvre windows added beauty to the block, whose exterior walls looked striking after the second ___(14)___ had been put on. The interior ___(15)___ was left to the domestic science teacher. (Blank 8)
A. A. planCorrect
B. B. picture
C. C. chart
D. D. programme
Explanation
'Plan' means a design of something to be built, sent for planning approval.
Cloze passage: Mr Ikimi, the headmaster, decided to erect a new domestic science block. He awarded the ___(6)___ to a well-known ___(7)___ who drew up a ___(8)___ which was sent to the Town Planning Authority for approval. The ___(9)___ was cleared and a ___(10)___ started work on laying the foundation, the most important process of which was pouring the ___(11)___. The building soon took ___(12)___ and the roof was on in no time. The ___(13)___ was done by a set of competent carpenters, and louvre windows added beauty to the block, whose exterior walls looked striking after the second ___(14)___ had been put on. The interior ___(15)___ was left to the domestic science teacher. (Blank 9)
A. A. spot
B. B. locality
C. C. siteCorrect
D. D. environment
Explanation
'Site' means the area of ground on which a building is constructed.
Cloze passage: Mr Ikimi, the headmaster, decided to erect a new domestic science block. He awarded the ___(6)___ to a well-known ___(7)___ who drew up a ___(8)___ which was sent to the Town Planning Authority for approval. The ___(9)___ was cleared and a ___(10)___ started work on laying the foundation, the most important process of which was pouring the ___(11)___. The building soon took ___(12)___ and the roof was on in no time. The ___(13)___ was done by a set of competent carpenters, and louvre windows added beauty to the block, whose exterior walls looked striking after the second ___(14)___ had been put on. The interior ___(15)___ was left to the domestic science teacher. (Blank 10)
A. A. a worker
B. B. a masonCorrect
C. C. an artist
D. D. a plumber
Explanation
A mason is skilled in cutting, dressing and laying stone/blocks — fitting for laying a foundation.
Cloze passage: Mr Ikimi, the headmaster, decided to erect a new domestic science block. He awarded the ___(6)___ to a well-known ___(7)___ who drew up a ___(8)___ which was sent to the Town Planning Authority for approval. The ___(9)___ was cleared and a ___(10)___ started work on laying the foundation, the most important process of which was pouring the ___(11)___. The building soon took ___(12)___ and the roof was on in no time. The ___(13)___ was done by a set of competent carpenters, and louvre windows added beauty to the block, whose exterior walls looked striking after the second ___(14)___ had been put on. The interior ___(15)___ was left to the domestic science teacher. (Blank 11)
A. A. marble
B. B. concreteCorrect
C. C. laterite
D. D. sand
Explanation
Concrete is poured to form the foundation of a building.
Cloze passage: Mr Ikimi, the headmaster, decided to erect a new domestic science block. He awarded the ___(6)___ to a well-known ___(7)___ who drew up a ___(8)___ which was sent to the Town Planning Authority for approval. The ___(9)___ was cleared and a ___(10)___ started work on laying the foundation, the most important process of which was pouring the ___(11)___. The building soon took ___(12)___ and the roof was on in no time. The ___(13)___ was done by a set of competent carpenters, and louvre windows added beauty to the block, whose exterior walls looked striking after the second ___(14)___ had been put on. The interior ___(15)___ was left to the domestic science teacher. (Blank 12)
A. A. position
B. B. shapeCorrect
C. C. place
D. D. direction
Explanation
'Shape' fits — the building took form and structure.
Cloze passage: Mr Ikimi, the headmaster, decided to erect a new domestic science block. He awarded the ___(6)___ to a well-known ___(7)___ who drew up a ___(8)___ which was sent to the Town Planning Authority for approval. The ___(9)___ was cleared and a ___(10)___ started work on laying the foundation, the most important process of which was pouring the ___(11)___. The building soon took ___(12)___ and the roof was on in no time. The ___(13)___ was done by a set of competent carpenters, and louvre windows added beauty to the block, whose exterior walls looked striking after the second ___(14)___ had been put on. The interior ___(15)___ was left to the domestic science teacher. (Blank 13)
A. A. a woodworkCorrect
B. B. wood fixing
C. C. wood cutting
D. D. timber work
Explanation
'Woodwork' refers to the activity/skill of making things from wood, done by carpenters.
Cloze passage: Mr Ikimi, the headmaster, decided to erect a new domestic science block. He awarded the ___(6)___ to a well-known ___(7)___ who drew up a ___(8)___ which was sent to the Town Planning Authority for approval. The ___(9)___ was cleared and a ___(10)___ started work on laying the foundation, the most important process of which was pouring the ___(11)___. The building soon took ___(12)___ and the roof was on in no time. The ___(13)___ was done by a set of competent carpenters, and louvre windows added beauty to the block, whose exterior walls looked striking after the second ___(14)___ had been put on. The interior ___(15)___ was left to the domestic science teacher. (Blank 14)
A. A. sprayingCorrect
B. B. washing
C. C. coating
D. D. covering
Explanation
'Spraying' (of paint) is what gives exterior walls a striking finish.
Cloze passage: Mr Ikimi, the headmaster, decided to erect a new domestic science block. He awarded the ___(6)___ to a well-known ___(7)___ who drew up a ___(8)___ which was sent to the Town Planning Authority for approval. The ___(9)___ was cleared and a ___(10)___ started work on laying the foundation, the most important process of which was pouring the ___(11)___. The building soon took ___(12)___ and the roof was on in no time. The ___(13)___ was done by a set of competent carpenters, and louvre windows added beauty to the block, whose exterior walls looked striking after the second ___(14)___ had been put on. The interior ___(15)___ was left to the domestic science teacher. (Blank 15)
A. A. design
B. B. dressing
C. C. planning
D. D. decorationCorrect
Explanation
'Decoration' is the process/art of decorating the interior, left to the domestic science teacher.
Based on S.L. Manyika's novel 'Independence': In an excerpt where both seemed wrong to Tayo, but at least one relative had been enamoured by his talk of Vanessa, 'both' referred to
A. A. Uncle Bola and Tayo's father
B. B. Mr Richardson and Tayo's father
C. C. Remi and Uncle BolaCorrect
D. D. Uncle Kayode and Mr Richardson
Explanation
The excerpt refers to Remi and Uncle Bola as the pair in question.