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Question 1

jamb 2017

This question is based on S. L. Manyika's INDEPENDENCE

According to Tayo the two major problems of Nigeria were

Atribalism and religion

Bpolitics and culture

Cbribery and corruption

Dgreed and mismanagement

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Question 2

jamb 2017

In the novel "In Dependence" Tayo lied to Vanassa that Christine was his ______?

Asister

Bniece

Caunt

Dcousin

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Question 3

jamb 2017

In the book "Independence" Wearing woolens, lamb cardigans, extra socks, gloves and Balliol scarf signified that Tayo was _______?

ACold

BGoing to a party

Csick

Dwalking in the rain

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Question 4

jamb 2017

In the book "Independence" Tayo's uncle, Kayode, wanted to study Engineering in _______?

ABritain

BU.S.A

CFrance

DGermany

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Question 5

jamb 2017

In the Novel "Independence" Tayo wrote a biography of ______?

AArthur Richardson

BLord Lugard

CObafemi Awolowo

DNnamdi Azikiwe

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Question 6

jamb 2017

Tayo opted to remain in Nigeria because he had a duty to serve his

Astudents

Bwife

Cfriends

Dbrothers

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Question 7

jamb 2017

Suleiman's reason for becoming a Muslim in the novel is because Islam brings sense of ______?

Aradicalism and aggression

Bboldness and awareness

Ckindness and truthfulness

Dpurpose and discipline

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Question 8

jamb 2017

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined

One of the twins was as daring as the other was ______

Amorose

Btimid

Csecretive

Drational

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Question 9

jamb 2017

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

This case is within the jurisdiction of the council

Arecord

Bprohibition

Cauthority

Dfinance

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Question 10

jamb 2017

The government has decided to freeze student's grants. This means that government intends to

Areduce grants meant for students

Bresume paying grants to students

Cmake students repay the grants

Dstop paying grants to students

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Question 11

jamb 2017

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s)

Strange

Avague

Bmirage

Clogic

Dlegume

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Question 12

jamb 2017

The first time Paul met Ngozi, her beauty caught his eye. This means that _________

ANgozi admired Paul

BPaul recognized Ngozi.

CNgozi attracted Paul.

DPaul surprised Ngozi

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Question 13

jamb 2017

Fill in the Gap

Mr Collins does not allow his name to be published in connection with the philanthropy because he _____ publicity

Awields

Blacks

Cdetests

Ddefines

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Question 14

jamb 2017

Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)

The_____event takes place every two years

Abienial

Bbiannual

Cbiennial

Dbiannal

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Question 15

jamb 2017

Fill in the Gap

The press will no longer be free when the new government starts to ------— newspapers

Acensure

Bedit

Cpublish

Dcensor

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Question 16

jamb 2017

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

The children received gifts from doting parents

Anagging

Bloving

Chumble

DDocile

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Question 17

jamb 2017

Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)

_____a good boy, he was given a prize

ATo being

BBeen

CBeing

DTo been

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Question 18

jamb 2017

Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence

Advising Olu to break his bad habit is like knocking your head against a brick wall

AIt is making a fool of you

BIt is trying the impossible

CIt is making him your enemy

DIt is asking him to beat you

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Question 19

jamb 2017

Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence

The letter was being written by the principal

AThe letter had been written by the principal

BThe principal was writing the letter

CThe principal wanted to write the letter

DThe principal wrote the letter

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Question 20

jamb 2017

Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)

Garba acquiesced______their decision

Afor

Bon

Cin

Dby

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