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JAMB UTME English 2002 past questions and answers

This 2002 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 2002 set with instant marking.

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Sample JAMB UTME English 2002 questions

1. Neither the supervisor nor the assistants ___ present at the briefing.
  1. was
  2. is
  3. were
  4. has been

Answer: C. were

With neither...nor, the verb agrees with the nearer subject, assistants, which is plural.

2. Choose the word nearest in meaning to scrupulous as used in: The scrupulous clerk checked every figure twice.
  1. conscientious
  2. careless
  3. impatient
  4. famous

Answer: A. conscientious

A scrupulous person is careful and conscientious about details.

3. Choose the word opposite in meaning to obsolete.
  1. ancient
  2. worn
  3. outdated
  4. modern

Answer: D. modern

Modern means current, whereas obsolete means no longer in use.

4. The customer insisted ___ seeing the original receipt.
  1. for
  2. on
  3. at
  4. with

Answer: B. on

The verb insist is followed by on before a noun or gerund.

5. If a teacher says, 'Keep an eye on the new pupils,' the teacher means that the pupils should be
  1. watched carefully
  2. sent home early
  3. asked to read aloud
  4. given new uniforms

Answer: A. watched carefully

To keep an eye on someone means to watch or supervise that person.

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