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JAMB UTME English 2023 past questions and answers

This 2023 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 2023 set with instant marking.

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1. Choose the word nearest in meaning to laconic as used in: The chairperson gave a laconic reply and ended the discussion.
  1. brief
  2. angry
  3. uncertain
  4. humorous

Answer: A. brief

Laconic means using very few words, so brief is the closest meaning.

2. Choose the word nearest in meaning to mitigate in: The new drainage works may mitigate the effects of seasonal flooding.
  1. predict
  2. lessen
  3. measure
  4. exaggerate

Answer: B. lessen

To mitigate a problem is to make it less severe.

3. Choose the word opposite in meaning to sporadic in: Sporadic inspections failed to deter the traders.
  1. unexpected
  2. rare
  3. regular
  4. brief

Answer: C. regular

Sporadic means occurring irregularly or occasionally, whereas regular means occurring at consistent intervals.

4. What does the expression throw in the towel mean in: After several unsuccessful attempts to repair the pump, the technician threw in the towel?
  1. clean the equipment
  2. ask for assistance
  3. hide a mistake
  4. admit defeat

Answer: D. admit defeat

To throw in the towel is to give up or admit that one has been defeated.

5. Choose the expression nearest in meaning to put off in: The school put off the debate because the hall was unavailable.
  1. postponed
  2. cancelled permanently
  3. announced
  4. organized

Answer: A. postponed

Put off means to postpone or defer an event.

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