Naijamixed.com.ng JAMB Practice 2026

ENGLISH LANGUAGE – QUESTIONS 1–60

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QUESTION 1

The uniform makes the guards look absurd.
A. smart
B. sensible
C. ridiculous
D. dirty

Answer: C

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QUESTION 2

Management (Choose correct stress pattern)
A. manaGEment
B. MAnagement
C. maNAgement
D. manageMENT

Answer: B

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QUESTION 3

As an idiot, the boy is weak in the class. (Opposite meaning)
A. a deviant
B. a genius
C. a dunce
D. an expert

Answer: B

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QUESTION 4

The vice chancellor is riding the crest of the last quarter of his administration.
A. He hopes to overcome criticism soon
B. He enjoys recognition of success
C. He does not talk about success
D. He dislikes criticism

Answer: B

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QUESTION 5

Different stress pattern:
A. contribute
B. embarrass
C. convenient
D. madam

Answer: D

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QUESTION 6

Their analysis was BLATANTLY incongruent with the data.
A. subtly aligned
B. palpably at odds
C. obviously inconsistent
D. egregiously discordant

Answer: A

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QUESTION 7

Rhymes with GREAT
A. crate
B. knit
C. treat
D. creek

Answer: A

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QUESTION 8

All candidates looked aghast.
A. dismayed
B. satisfied
C. fulfilled
D. again

Answer: A

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QUESTION 9

Opposite of pacify
A. placate
B. annoy
C. appease
D. ridicule

Answer: B

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QUESTION 10

The driver ______ the lorry.
A. reversed into
B. reversed back into
C. reversed to
D. reversed towards

Answer: A

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QUESTION 11

Different vowel sound:
A. plait
B. bale
C. saint
D. gate

Answer: A

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QUESTION 12

Opposite of extemporaneous
A. fascinating
B. unprepared
C. unfavourable
D. planned

Answer: D

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QUESTION 13

Opposite of aggressive
A. hostile
B. passive
C. defensive
D. reckless

Answer: C

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QUESTION 14

Pilferer means:
A. hypocrite
B. thief
C. liar
D. criminal

Answer: B

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QUESTION 15

Same stress pattern as unfair
A. instant
B. towards
C. first class
D. insight

Answer: B

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QUESTION 16

George let the cat out of the bag.
A. exposed the cat
B. released the cat
C. exposed the secret
D. freed himself

Answer: C

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QUESTION 17

Role of Mrs. Gloss’ family
Answer: A

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QUESTION 18

My shoes are worn out; I must see my ______
A. cobbler
B. hosier
C. tanner
D. grocer

Answer: A

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QUESTION 19

Eye rhyme:
A. Prove – Love
B. Bear – Rare
C. Kite – Bite
D. Tough – Enough

Answer: A

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QUESTION 20

Sporting ______
A. aids
B. equipment
C. equipments
D. costumes

Answer: B

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(Continuing 21–60)

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QUESTION 21

Elusive means
Answer: D

QUESTION 22

______ reader of cheap novels
Answer: C

QUESTION 23

Same vowel as says
Answer: D

QUESTION 24

In furtherance of
Answer: A

QUESTION 25

Accountable ___ the president
Answer: D

QUESTION 26

Who coined “The Lekki Headmaster”?
Answer: B

QUESTION 27

Moments of ______
Answer: B

QUESTION 28

Boarding fee before reduction
Answer: C

QUESTION 29

Migration theme
Answer: D

QUESTION 30

Workers ______ yearly
Answer: C

QUESTION 31

Mr. Bepo cautious because
Answer: B

QUESTION 32

Same consonant sound
Answer: B

QUESTION 33

Same vowel as cat
Answer: C

QUESTION 34

Not visited waterfall
Answer: B

QUESTION 35

Stress pattern: conspiracy
Answer: A

QUESTION 36

Prefer going on foot ___ taking
Answer: B

QUESTION 37

Cut corners
Answer: C

QUESTION 38

Basic facts
Answer: C

QUESTION 39

Two ______ nights
Answer: B

QUESTION 40

Presented a bold front
Answer: A

QUESTION 41

Same consonant as path
Answer: C

QUESTION 42

Downturn
Answer: A

QUESTION 43

Same consonant as thank
Answer: A

QUESTION 44

Had he come…
Answer: D

QUESTION 45

Same vowel as bubble
Answer: D

QUESTION 46

Between devil and deep blue sea
Answer: A

QUESTION 47

Opposite of tremendous
Answer: D

QUESTION 48

Adawo is an imp
Answer: B

QUESTION 49

Don’t have to agree
Answer: D

QUESTION 50

Same consonant as loose
Answer: C

QUESTION 51

Rejections that ______
Answer: B

QUESTION 52

Depraved
Answer: A

QUESTION 53

Feeble
Answer: A

QUESTION 54

Heavy hand
Answer: D

QUESTION 55

Heart in his mouth
Answer: C

QUESTION 56

Plural of appendix
Answer: A

QUESTION 57

Opposite of coquettish
Answer: D

QUESTION 58

Nonentity
Answer: B

QUESTION 59

Terrifies
Answer: B

QUESTION 60

Spoke in a ______ manner
Answer: D

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