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JAMB UTME English 2016 past questions and answers

This 2016 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 2016 set with instant marking.

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Sample JAMB UTME English 2016 questions

1. Which word rhymes with seat?
  1. beat
  2. bit
  3. set
  4. sit

Answer: A. beat

Beat and seat share the same final vowel and consonant sounds.

2. Which word has its stress on the first syllable?
  1. begin
  2. table
  3. reply
  4. hotel

Answer: B. table

Table is pronounced with the first syllable stressed.

3. Which intonation pattern is normally used for a neutral yes-or-no question such as 'Did Musa arrive?'
  1. A sustained level tone
  2. A falling tone
  3. A rising tone
  4. A rise-fall tone

Answer: C. A rising tone

A neutral yes-or-no question normally ends with a rising tone.

4. Which pair of words forms a minimal pair because only the initial consonant sound changes?
  1. cap / cab
  2. fan / fun
  3. ship / shop
  4. fan / van

Answer: D. fan / van

Fan and van differ only in their initial consonant sounds, /f/ and /v/.

5. In which word is the vowel sound /i:/ heard, as in 'see'?
  1. sheep
  2. ship
  3. shape
  4. shop

Answer: A. sheep

Sheep contains the long vowel /i:/ heard in see.

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