Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 2016

Question 36

Mama Shilifat had an affection for Jimi because she always gave him

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  • A. money to buy chewing gum
  • B. advice against bad students
  • C. the courage to do well in his class
  • D. the largest pieces of puff-puff
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Question 37

In the novel, Ansa looked around glumly when Jimi was engrossed in laughter and chatter because he was

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  • A. neglected by Jimi
  • B. anxious to go home
  • C. distracted by a band playing on the field
  • D. given twelve strokes of the cane by the principal
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Question 38

Seyi Lawal, the head boy of the school was described as someone who

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  • A. loved his job
  • B. hated Physics practical
  • C. loved interacting with girls
  • D. hated hard-work
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Question 39

Jimi and Efua, there's something fishy going on there....

From the exercept above, the expression...something fishy refers to

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  • A. Nene's fear that Efua and Jimi were no longer going out
  • B. Nene's fear that Jimi was not determined to jilt Efua
  • C. Nene's annoyance that Efua might snatch Jimi from her
  • D. Nene's suspicion that Jimi and Efua were having a relationship
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Question 40

According to the novel, Efua was in Forcados High School because

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  • A. her stepfather was a board member
  • B. of her former principal's recommendation
  • C. the school needed her mother's support
  • D. of aunt Moni's gift to the school
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