English Language 2017 Jamb Past Questions and Answers

Question 31 :

• JAMB 2017

Choose the options that have the same consonant as the ones represented by the letter(s) underlined
leisure

A. Sure
B. Ledger
C. Treasure
D. Judge

Question 32 :

• JAMB 2017

Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options.
The stressed are written in capital letters
departmental

A. DEpartmental
B. DePARTmental
C. DepartMENtal
D. DepartmenTAL

Question 33 :

• JAMB 2017

choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
They come here on bootless errand

A. Worthwhile
B. Vain
C. Delusive
D. Intended

Question 34 :

• JAMB 2017

Choose the option to which the given sentence relates
Aderonke STATED she had a right to her privacy

A. Did Omowunmi state she had a right to her privacy?
B. Did Aderonke lament she had a right to her privacy?
C. Did Aderonke state she had a right to her openness?
D. Did Aderonke state she had a right to his privacy

Question 35 :

• JAMB 2017

Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence
The painting was beautifully faked

A. The painting was a good deceptive replica
B. The painting was well-framed and displayed
C. The painting was deceptively decorated
D. The painting was carefully designed