JAMB Use of English Questions and Answers 2024
by Preethi
Updated Jan 19, 2024
JAMB
JAMB, which stands for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, is an organization in Nigeria that arranges tests for students aiming to get into colleges and universities. It was created by the government in 1978, and its job is to organize exams that help students gain admission to different tertiary institutions like universities and polytechnics. The exams cover various subjects, and the board uses computer-based testing to make the process more modern.
JAMB doesn't just handle exams; it also looks at the number of open spots in different schools, considers students' preferences, and helps place them in suitable institutions. The goal is to make sure the admission process is fair and clear. The board has changed and adapted over time to keep up with advancements in education and technology, and its role is crucial in shaping how students enter higher education in Nigeria.
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JAMB Use of English Questions and Answers 2024
JAMB sets a total of 60 questions for the Use of English exam. These questions are divided into three sections:
Section A (Comprehension and Summary):
1 comprehension passage with 5 questions.
1 cloze passage with 10 questions.
1 reading text with 10 questions.
Section B (Lexis and Structure):
Sentence Interpretation: 5 questions.
Antonyms: 5 questions.
Synonyms: 5 questions.
Basic Grammar: 10 questions.
Section C (Oral Forms):
Vowels: 2 questions.
Consonants: 2 questions.
Rhymes: 2 questions.
Word Stress: 2 questions.
Emphatic Stress: 2 questions.
So, in total, you will have 60 questions to answer in the JAMB Use of English exam. Each section tests different skills, like understanding passages, knowing grammar and vocabulary, and recognizing spoken English sounds.
JAMB Use of English Questions and Answers 2024
1. How old is Bint?
A. 6 years old
B. 4 years old
C. 5 years old
D. 7 years old
Answer: C
2. What question did Bint ask her teacher?
A. How to say good morning
B. How to say what is your name
C. How to say you’re welcome
D. How to say that’s very good
Answer: D
3. Who were the people in the car?
A. Lawal and Labaran
B. Habib and Labaran
C. Lawal and Kabir
D. Labara and Zarki
Answer: B
4. How much did Habib give Tomiwa personally?
A. Ten thousand naira
B. Five Thousand Naira
C. Thirty thousand naira
D. Twenty Thousand naira
Answer: D
5. How much did Tomiwa give her roommates?
A. Five thousand naira
B. Ten thousand Naira
C. Fifteen thousand Naira
D. Twenty thousand naira
Answer: B
6. What is Ummi’s Occupation?
A. Trader
B. Teacher
C. Businesswoman
D. Nurse
Answer: B
7. What is Ummi's Matric Number?
A. UG0001
B. UG00001
C. UG001
D. UG0011
Answer: A
8. What is the full meaning of EMEC?
A. Examination Malpractice and Ethics Committee
B. Examining Malpractice and Ethics Committee
C. Examination Malpractice and Ethics Convention
D. Examination Management and Ethics Committee
Answer: A
9. What is the full name of Salma?
A. Salma Mohammed
B. Salma Johnson
C. Salma Samuel
D. Salma Ahmed
Answer: A
10. Who was the narrator of the life changer?
A. Salma
B. Ummi
C. Omar
D. Bint
Answer: B
11. What did the author of the book study?
A. B.Sc (Ed) Mathematics
B. B.A English Language
C. B.A Literary Studies
D. BSc Political Science
Answer: A
12. The book described Talle as a?
A. The precious child
B. The quiet one
C. The friendly child
D. The holy child
Answer: B
13. Who was Omar’s immediate sister?
A. Ummi
B. Omar
C. Salma
D. Teemah
Answer: D
14. Ummi’s husband wanted to study law but providence chose that he study ____.
A. commerce
B. accounting
C. law
D. history
Answer: B
15. The full meaning of IPO is ______.
A. Independent Police Officer
B. International Police Officer
C. Investigating Police Officer
D. Investigative Police Officer
Answer: C
JAMB Use of English Questions and Answers 2024 - FAQs
JAMB is the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board in Nigeria, responsible for organizing exams for university and college admissions.
The syllabus covers comprehension, lexis and structure, and oral forms, guiding students on what to study for the exam.
There are a total of 60 questions, divided into comprehension and summary, lexis and structure, and oral forms sections.
The Oral Forms section includes questions on vowels, consonants, rhymes, word stress, and emphatic stress.
Section A has 25 questions, Section B has 25 questions, and Section C has 10 questions, making a total of 60 questions in the exam.