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JAMB UTME

Use of English Past Questions

2575 questions  ·  30 years  ·  1981–2020

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30
Years
1981
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1
JAMB UTME 1981

The author observes that

A war, pestilence and famine were caused by taiko the extravagance of nature
B Nature was heartless and senseless
C there was a time when uncontrolled birth made sense
D It was wise at a time when mankind did not interfere with normal reproduction
Answer: B
2
JAMB UTME 1981

Which of these statements does not express the option of the author?

A Mankind has started to interfere with the work of nature
B Many people had died in the past through want and disease
C Mankind should not have the maximum number of children possible
D Mankind should take care of its children
Answer: C
3
JAMB UTME 1981

Humane, as used in the passage means

A sensible
B wise
C human
D benevolent
Answer: D
4
JAMB UTME 1981

'We must consciously try to establish an equilibrium, implies that mankind must

A realistically find an equation
B strive not to be wasteful
C deliberately try to fight nature
D try to fight nature
Answer: B
5
JAMB UTME 1981

The main idea of this passage is that

A nature is heartless
B man should control the birth rate
C mankind will soon perish of starvation
D pestilence causes more death than war
Answer: B
6
JAMB UTME 1981

When may a journalist have to act against his own inclination?

A "When his friends act stupidly
B When he becomes weak and decrepit
C When his enemies make a mistake
D When his political opponents frame misleading headlines
Answer: D
7
JAMB UTME 1981

A journalist would be able to uphold the tenets of his profession if

A he seeks publicity
B he tries to achieve popularity
C he resists temptation to bias
D he can manipulate his story to please his employers
Answer: C
8
JAMB UTME 1981

'Insidious' (line 2) means

A subtle
B wicked
C natural
D unusual
Answer: A
9
JAMB UTME 1981

A dutiful journalist must

A read widely
B have political acumen
C make no enemies but friends
D be able to make an effective speech
Answer: A
10
JAMB UTME 1981

The duty of the journalist to the public entails A giving credit to his political enemies

A
B keeping quiet when necessary
C trying to 'make a story'
D telling the truth
Answer: D

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Subject Overview
Exam
JAMB UTME
Subject
Use of English
Total Questions
2575
Years Covered
1981–2020
Years Available
30
Format
Multiple Choice
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