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JAMB UTME English 2000 past questions and answers

This 2000 JAMB UTME English set has 60 practice questions. Try these 5 free sample questions, tap a question to reveal the answer and explanation. Then practise the whole 2000 set with instant marking.

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Sample JAMB UTME English 2000 questions

1. Neither of the candidates ___ willing to withdraw from the contest.
  1. was
  2. were
  3. are
  4. have been

Answer: A. was

Neither is singular here, so it takes the singular verb was.

2. A meticulous editor checks every detail; meticulous most nearly means ___.
  1. hasty
  2. careful and precise
  3. careless
  4. ordinary

Answer: B. careful and precise

A meticulous person works with great care and attention to detail.

3. In the word photograph, which syllable carries the primary stress?
  1. second
  2. third
  3. first
  4. all syllables equally

Answer: C. first

Photograph is pronounced with primary stress on its first syllable: PHO-to-graph.

4. He has been absent ___ Monday.
  1. at
  2. for
  3. by
  4. since

Answer: D. since

Since is used with a point in time marking the beginning of an absence.

5. Which word contains the vowel sound /i:/ as in see?
  1. seat
  2. set
  3. sit
  4. sat

Answer: A. seat

Seat contains the long vowel /i:/, while the other words have different vowel sounds.

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