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JAMB UTME English 2019 past questions and answers

This 2019 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 2019 set with instant marking.

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Sample JAMB UTME English 2019 questions

1. Although the old bridge looked precarious, the engineer said it was still sound. In this sentence, 'sound' means
  1. structurally safe
  2. able to produce noise
  3. well known
  4. deep in water

Answer: A. structurally safe

The contrast with 'precarious' shows that sound means structurally safe.

2. Choose the word nearest in meaning to 'meticulous'.
  1. careless
  2. thorough
  3. hasty
  4. uncertain

Answer: B. thorough

A meticulous person pays close attention to detail and is thorough.

3. Choose the word opposite in meaning to 'reluctant'.
  1. hesitant
  2. unwilling
  3. eager
  4. cautious

Answer: C. eager

Reluctant means unwilling, whereas eager expresses willingness and enthusiasm.

4. When the chairman asked for volunteers, Binta 'sat on the fence'. This means that she
  1. left the meeting early
  2. criticised both sides
  3. offered to lead
  4. refused to make a decision

Answer: D. refused to make a decision

To sit on the fence is to avoid choosing between alternatives.

5. The committee decided to ___ the meeting until the missing documents arrived.
  1. put off
  2. put out
  3. put up
  4. put through

Answer: A. put off

'Put off' means to postpone an event.

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