Cloze test - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• 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 7:

• 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 8:

• 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

Question 9:

• JAMB 2019

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

The stereotypical act in the book centres

A. Terrorism
B. Religious intolerance
C. Food insecurity
D. The lifestyle of a teenager

Question 10:

• JAMB 2019

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

The novel places emphasis on the

A. Need for strict parenting and schooling for children
B. Social disparity between the rich and the poor in the society
C. Relevance of bridging the communication gap between children and their parents
D. Abnormalities of the society and the confusion that comes with childishness