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JAMB UTME English 2001 past questions and answers

This 2001 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 2001 set with instant marking.

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Sample JAMB UTME English 2001 questions

1. Choose the option nearest in meaning to reluctant.
  1. unwilling
  2. careless
  3. impatient
  4. uncertain

Answer: A. unwilling

Reluctant means unwilling or hesitant to do something.

2. Neither of the witnesses ___ able to identify the driver.
  1. were
  2. was
  3. have been
  4. are

Answer: B. was

Neither is treated as singular here, so it takes was.

3. Which word contains the vowel sound /i:/ as in see?
  1. women
  2. village
  3. machine
  4. pretty

Answer: C. machine

The final stressed vowel in machine is /i:/, while the other words contain /ɪ/ in the relevant syllable.

4. If a negotiator throws in the towel, what has the negotiator done?
  1. asked for more time
  2. changed the subject
  3. made a careless error
  4. admitted defeat

Answer: D. admitted defeat

To throw in the towel is to give up or admit defeat.

5. Choose the word opposite in meaning to scarce.
  1. abundant
  2. rare
  3. limited
  4. costly

Answer: A. abundant

Abundant means plentiful, the opposite of scarce.

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