Here are some JAMB English Language questions for you: 1. Choose the option that best completes the gap: The principal warned the students to desist ______ examination malpractice. A. from B. in C. with D. on 2. Choose the option that best completes the gap: He is known for his penchant ______ gossiping. A. for B. to C. with D. about 3. Choose the word that has the opposite meaning to the underlined word: The politician's speech was full of euphemisms. A. direct statements B. harsh words C. compliments D. exaggerations 4. Choose the word that has the opposite meaning to the underlined word: Her garrulous nature often got her into trouble. A. talkative B. quiet C. friendly D. aggressive 5. Choose the word that has the same meaning as the underlined word: The ubiquitous nature of mobile phones has changed communication. A. rare B. common C. expensive D. complex 6. Choose the word that has the same meaning as the underlined word: His candid remarks were appreciated by everyone. A. frank B. rude C. dishonest D. sarcastic 7. Which of the following words has the stress on the first syllable? A. begin B. important C. photograph D. understand 8. Which of the following words has the stress on the second syllable? A. beautiful B. develop C. primary D. comfortable 9. Identify the word with the same vowel sound as 'cat'. A. cut B. cart C. sat D. cot 10. Identify the word with the same consonant sound as 'church'. A. ship B. judge C. catch D. garage 11. Choose the option that best completes the gap: Neither the students nor the teacher ______ present at the meeting. A. were B. was C. are D. have been 12. Choose the option that best completes the gap: If I ______ a bird, I would fly to you. A. am B. was C. were D. had been 13. Choose the option that best completes the gap: The boy was accused ______ stealing the money. A. for B. of C. with D. about 14. Choose the option that best completes the gap: He prefers coffee ______ tea. A. than B. to C. over D. more than 15. Choose the option that best completes the gap: The committee ______ divided in its opinion. A. is B. are C. was D. has been 16. Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct: A. He is more taller than his brother. B. He is taller than his brother. C. He is most taller than his brother. D. He is more tall than his brother. 17. Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct: A. The man which came yesterday is my uncle. B. The man who came yesterday is my uncle. C. The man whom came yesterday is my uncle. D. The man whose came yesterday is my uncle. 18. Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom: To bury the hatchet. A. to dig a hole B. to make peace C. to hide a weapon D. to start a fight 19. Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom: To burn the midnight oil. A. to waste time B. to work late into the night C. to set fire to something D. to be lazy 20. Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom: To kick the bucket. A. to fall down B. to die C. to get angry D. to succeed 21. Choose the option that best completes the gap: The criminal was caught red-handed ______ the scene of the crime. A. at B. in C. on D. by 22. Choose the option that best completes the gap: He is adept ______ solving complex problems. A. in B. at C. with D. for 23. Choose the word that is closest in meaning to 'benevolent'. A. cruel B. kind C. selfish D. wealthy 24. Choose the word that is closest in meaning to 'meticulous'. A. careless B. precise C. lazy D. quick 25. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to 'ostentatious'. A. showy B. modest C. wealthy D. loud 26. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to 'procrastinate'. A. delay B. hasten C. postpone D. relax 27. Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice? A. The boy kicked the ball. B. The ball was kicked by the boy. C. The boy is kicking the ball. D. The boy will kick the ball. 28. Convert the following into indirect speech: He said, "I am going to the market." A. He said that I am going to the market. B. He said that he was going to the market. C. He said that he is going to the market. D. He said that I was going to the market. 29. Convert the following into direct speech: She asked if he could help her. A. She asked, "Can you help her?" B. She asked, "Can you help me?" C. She asked, "Could you help her?" D. She asked, "Could you help me?" 30. Choose the option that best completes the gap: The manager, with his assistants, ______ arrived. A. have B. has C. are D. were 31. Choose the option that best completes the gap: The news ______ shocking. A. were B. are C. is D. have been 32. Choose the word that has a silent 't'. A. often B. listen C. castle D. all of the above 33. Choose the word that has a silent 'k'. A. know B. knee C. knife D. all of the above 34. Which of the following is a compound sentence? A. Although it was raining, we went out. B. He ran fast and won the race. C. She is intelligent. D. The dog barked loudly. 35. Which of the following is a complex sentence? A. I like tea, but he likes coffee. B. She smiled and waved. C. Because he was tired, he went to bed early. D. The sun shines brightly. 36. Choose the option that best completes the gap: He is junior ______ me by two years. A. than B. to C. from D. with 37. Choose the option that best completes the gap: The boy was so weak that he could ______ walk. A. hardly B. hard C. scarcely D. A and C 38. Choose the word that is misspelled: A. accommodate B. definitely C. seperate D. necessary 39. Choose the word that is misspelled: A. government B. environment C. embarass D. independent 40. Choose the option that best completes the gap: The teacher advised the students to read ______ their notes. A. up B. through C. over D. B and C 41. Choose the option that best completes the gap: He is always boasting ______ his achievements. A. of B. about C. for D. with 42. Choose the option that best completes the gap: The man was acquitted ______ the crime. A. from B. of C. with D. for 43. Choose the option that best completes the gap: The boy was punished for his insolent behaviour. A. polite B. rude C. humble D. respectful 44. Choose the option that best completes the gap: The auditorium was filled to capacity. A. a place for cooking B. a place for sleeping C. a place for listening D. a place for eating 45. Which of the following words has the 'sh' sound? A. pleasure B. measure C. sure D. vision 46. Which of the following words has the 'zh' sound (as in 'measure')? A. cash B. rush C. garage D. wash 47. Choose the option that best completes the gap: The old woman was hard of hearing. A. deaf B. stubborn C. attentive D. angry 48. Choose the option that best completes the gap: He is a chip off the old block. A. a piece of wood B. very similar to his father C. a stubborn person D. a new invention 49. Choose the option that best completes the gap: The boy was at his wits' end. A. very intelligent B. confused and frustrated C. at the end of a competition D. very happy 50. Choose the option that best completes the gap: The police are looking ______ the missing child. A. up B. into C. for D. after