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JAMB UTME English 2012 past questions and answers

This 2012 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 2012 set with instant marking.

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Sample JAMB UTME English 2012 questions

1. Which word begins with the same consonant sound as 'chorus'?
  1. chef
  2. chair
  3. chemistry
  4. machine

Answer: C. chemistry

'Chorus' and 'chemistry' begin with the /k/ sound, unlike the other choices.

2. Which word contains the same vowel sound as the vowel in 'seat'?
  1. said
  2. set
  3. sit
  4. scene

Answer: D. scene

'Seat' and 'scene' share the long /iː/ vowel sound.

3. Which syllable is stressed in the noun 'photograph'?
  1. fourth
  2. second
  3. third
  4. first

Answer: D. first

The noun 'photograph' is stressed on its first syllable: PHO-to-graph.

4. Which word rhymes with 'cough'?
  1. bough
  2. through
  3. though
  4. off

Answer: D. off

'Cough' and 'off' end with the same vowel and consonant sounds.

5. Which intonation is generally expected for the question 'Where did you put the keys?'
  1. Rise then fall on every word
  2. Rising
  3. Level throughout
  4. Falling

Answer: D. Falling

A wh-question such as 'Where did you put the keys?' normally has falling intonation.

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