Comprehension/Summary - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 56:

• JAMB 2019

Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

Aliya was advised to be mindless of popular perception about her...

A. When it comes to her self esteem
B. When it comes to applying
C. Whenever she is in love with anyone
D. Eventhough she craves for freedom like the hawking girls

Question 57:

• JAMB 2019

Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

In the novel, we learnt that

A. It pays to be diligent and hardworking
B. Beauty without character is nothing
C. Love and companionship are a no-go-area for teenagers
D. One should follow the propagation of the media

Question 58:

• JAMB 2019

Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

Aliya's sixteenth birthday is special because

A. She receives birthday cards from her father every year since age twelve
B. She was already matured to fully understand the realities of life stories told by her father
C. Her father gave her a birthday card and a digital camera
D. Of her father's sixteen-page letter detailing her life journey thus far

Question 59:

• JAMB 2019

Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

As it relates to sex education, Aliya's father advised that

A. She should abstain totally from sex as this is the worst sin ever in the history of human civilisation
B. She should wisely decide before letting go of her body
C. She should be mindful of her company of friends and the media's influence on sexual affairs
D. Sexual affair is no longer a hidden issue and she should wisely make her choices

Question 60:

• JAMB 2019

Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

Which of one the following critically relates to the novel's subject of concern

A. Youthful ambition and confusion
B. Socialization
C. Religious bigotry
D. The futility of life