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JAMB UTME English 2010 past questions and answers

This 2010 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 2010 set with instant marking.

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Sample JAMB UTME English 2010 questions

1. Which word contains the same vowel sound as the underlined sound in s**ee**t?
  1. key
  2. said
  3. sit
  4. set

Answer: A. key

Key has the same long /i:/ vowel sound as the underlined sound in sweet.

2. Which word begins with the same consonant sound as the first sound in judge?
  1. yacht
  2. giant
  3. zebra
  4. church

Answer: B. giant

Giant begins with the voiced affricate /dʒ/, the same sound as judge.

3. In which word is the stress normally placed on the second syllable?
  1. TAble
  2. HAPpy
  3. beGIN
  4. DOCtor

Answer: C. beGIN

The second syllable of begin carries the primary stress.

4. How many syllables are there in the word examination?
  1. Three
  2. Four
  3. Six
  4. Five

Answer: D. Five

Examination is pronounced with five syllables: ex-am-i-na-tion.

5. Which word has the same vowel sound as the underlined sound in c**a**t?
  1. map
  2. calm
  3. make
  4. many

Answer: A. map

Map contains the short /æ/ sound found in cat.

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