“EVASIVE” appeared in 1985 and 1997 JAMB’s Use of English Examination.
In 1985:
- Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word
Many untrustworthy students give EVASIVE answers to questions which they fully understand.
A. direct
B. outspoken
C. simple
D. truthful
E. clever.
Answer: A
In 1997:
2. Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word
The lawyer gave EVASIVE answers to all the questions.
A. unintelligent
B. ineffective
C. unreliable
D. equivocal
Answer: D
The word “FLEXIBLE” was repeated in 1986 and 2012 JAMB’s Use of English.
In 1986:
3. Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word
Mr. Jack was most FLEXIBLE in his instructions.
A. rigid
B correct
C. stiff
D. upright
Answer: A
In 2012:
4. Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word
The principal was advised to be FLEXIBLE on critical issues.
A. livid
B. cautious
C. evasive
D. rigid
Answer: D
The idiom “HEART IN HIS MOUTH” appeared in 1978 and 2006 JAMB’s Use of English Examination.
In 1978:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word
5. He spoke with his HEART IN HIS MOUTH.
A. courageously
B. with such unusual cowardice
C. with a lot of confusion in his speech
D. without being able to make up his mind
E. with fright and agitation.
Answer: A
Appeared in 2006:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word
6. He has no reason to have his HEART IN HIS MOUTH.
A. be afraid
B. feel guilty
C. be confident
D. think negatively
Answer: A
The word “SUMPTUOUS” was repeated in 2001, 2005 and 2012 JAMB’s Use of English.
Appeared in 2001:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word
7. The village girl wore SUMPTUOUS clothes.
A faded-looking
B. ideas
C. expensive
D. loose-fitting
Answer: A
Appeared in 2005:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word
8. Some people consider the leather upholstery and thick rugs a bit SUMPTUOUS.
A. simple
B. lavish
C. expensive
D. desirable
Answer: B
Appeared in 2012:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word
9. Isa and Illu ate SUMPTUOUS meals on their
brother’s wedding day.
A. foreign
B. cheap
C. insipid
D. expensive
Answer: C
10. Dele’s Speech at the naming ceremony made father ANGRY. Choose the capital letter that has the emphatic stress. Choose the options to which the given sentence relate.
Did Wale’s speech at the naming ceremony make his father angry?
Did Dele’s speech at the naming ceremony make his father happy?
Did Dele’s silence at the naming ceremony make his father happy?
Did Dele’s speech at the naming ceremony make his mother angry?
Answer: B
Choose the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word
11. The chief was GENEROUS in his award of university scholarships
Options
A) Nobel
B) considerate
C) liberal
D) mean
E) honest
Answer: D
12. He is loved for his ALTRUISM.
A) benevolence
B) sincerity
C) selfishness
D) selflessness
E) kindness
Answer: C
13. To most people, last Christmas was an AUSTERE period
Options
A) prosperous
B) harsh
C) severe
D) sour
E) stern
Answer: A
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
14. He wrote to you, _________?
A) hadn’t he
B) wouldn’t he
C) didn’t he
D) hasn’t he
Answer: C
15. The clubs were not _________ on a solid ethical base?
Options
A) funded
B) found
C) created
D) founded
Answer: D
16. His father hardly misses the news because he goes about with his _________ radio?
A) pointable
B) pottable
C) potable
D) portable
Answer: D
17. Everybody is allowed to _________ his view on state matters?
A) air
B) hear
C) show
D) share
Answer: A
18. For beating_________ his coursemate, Agbji was _________ from the university?
A) up / rusticated
B) on / expelled
C) at / removed
D) away / sent out
Answer: A
19. We have been living peacefully here but _________ hear rumors of war? Options
A) again
B) slowly
C) occasionally
D) eventually
Answer: C
20. Our neighbour was attracted by the _________ from my mother’s cooking.
Options
A) flavour
B) trench
C) scent
D) aroma
Answer: D
