2025/2026 Jamb Mock Question on English Language
Below are 50 multiple-choice questions on English Language for the JAMB Mock exam. The questions cover Comprehension, Lexis and Structure, Grammar, Sentence Interpretation, and Vocabulary. The correct answers are indicated.
SECTION A: COMPREHENSION PASSAGE
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Passage 1:
“The internet has become an essential part of modern communication. People across the globe use it for business, education, entertainment, and social networking. However, concerns over cyber security, misinformation, and digital addiction continue to grow.”
1. The main idea of the passage is that the internet is:
A) A problem to society
B) Used only for business purposes
C) An essential tool with benefits and concerns
D) Completely harmful
Correct Answer: C) An essential tool with benefits and concerns
2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a concern in the passage?
A) Digital addiction
B) Cyber security
C) Social networking
D) Misinformation
Correct Answer: C) Social networking
3. The phrase “across the globe” in the passage means:
A) Around the world
B) Within a country
C) Over the internet
D) Inside a city
Correct Answer: A) Around the world
4. The author’s tone in the passage can best be described as:
A) Optimistic
B) Critical
C) Neutral
D) Aggressive
Correct Answer: C) Neutral
5. What is one of the benefits of the internet mentioned in the passage?
A) It reduces face-to-face interactions
B) It allows people to conduct business
C) It spreads misinformation
D) It prevents cyber security threats
Correct Answer: B) It allows people to conduct business
2025/2026 Jamb Mock Question on English Language
SECTION B: LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
6. Choose the correct synonym for the word “innovative”:
A) Traditional
B) Creative
C) Predictable
D) Ordinary
Correct Answer: B) Creative
7. The word “reluctant” means:
A) Eager
B) Unwilling
C) Happy
D) Excited
Correct Answer: B) Unwilling
8. A person who studies the stars and planets is called a:
A) Biologist
B) Astronomer
C) Meteorologist
D) Archaeologist
Correct Answer: B) Astronomer
9. The antonym of “diligent” is:
A) Hardworking
B) Careless
C) Intelligent
D) Bright
Correct Answer: B) Careless
10. Identify the correctly spelled word:
A) Recomendation
B) Recommendation
C) Recomandation
D) Reccommendation
Correct Answer: B) Recommendation
SECTION C: GRAMMAR AND SENTENCE STRUCTURE
11. She was so tired that she could hardly keep her eyes ____.
A) Close
B) Closed
C) Closing
D) Closes
Correct Answer: B) Closed
12. Either James or his friends ____ to blame for the accident.
A) Is
B) Are
C) Was
D) Be
Correct Answer: B) Are
13. Neither of the boys ____ present at the meeting.
A) Was
B) Were
C) Have been
D) Are
Correct Answer: A) Was
14. The girl ____ won the competition was given a prize.
A) Who
B) Whose
C) Which
D) Whom
Correct Answer: A) Who
15. The manager wants the report written before the meeting, ____?
A) Don’t he
B) Didn’t he
C) Doesn’t he
D) Does he
Correct Answer: C) Doesn’t he
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SECTION D: SENTENCE INTERPRETATION
16. The phrase “to be in hot water” means:
A) To be in trouble
B) To be boiling
C) To be in a swimming pool
D) To be comfortable
Correct Answer: A) To be in trouble
17. “Kemi is the apple of her father’s eye” means:
A) She is disliked by her father
B) She is her father’s favorite
C) She is like an apple
D) Her father has eye problems
Correct Answer: B) She is her father’s favorite
18. “John is feeling under the weather today” means:
A) John is outside in the rain
B) John is sick
C) John is standing under a cloud
D) John is studying the weather
Correct Answer: B) John is sick
19. The idiom “spill the beans” means:
A) To waste food
B) To reveal a secret
C) To make a mistake
D) To clean the floor
Correct Answer: B) To reveal a secret
20. “To cut corners” means:
A) To save time by doing things carelessly
B) To be good at art
C) To take a shortcut
D) To be perfect
Correct Answer: A) To save time by doing things carelessly
SECTION E: VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT
21. The study of human societies and cultures is called:
A) Biology
B) Sociology
C) Anthropology
D) Psychology
Correct Answer: C) Anthropology
22. The opposite of “benevolent” is:
A) Generous
B) Kind
C) Selfish
D) Helpful
Correct Answer: C) Selfish
23. The word “ambiguous” means:
A) Clear
B) Vague
C) Simple
D) Honest
Correct Answer: B) Vague
24. The synonym for “meticulous” is:
A) Careless
B) Precise
C) Lazy
D) Fast
Correct Answer: B) Precise
25. A person who writes books is called a:
A) Publisher
B) Editor
C) Author
D) Librarian
Correct Answer: C) Author
SECTION A: COMPREHENSION PASSAGE
Passage 2:
“Education is often considered the key to success. It provides individuals with knowledge, skills, and opportunities for personal growth. However, the quality of education varies across different regions, leading to a gap in educational attainment and employment opportunities.”
26. What is the main idea of the passage?
A) Education guarantees success
B) Education varies in quality across regions
C) Everyone has access to quality education
D) Employment is more important than education
Correct Answer: B) Education varies in quality across regions
27. According to the passage, education provides:
A) Wealth and power
B) Opportunities for growth
C) Free access to jobs
D) Equal salaries for all
Correct Answer: B) Opportunities for growth
28. The phrase “educational attainment” in the passage means:
A) Completing a level of education
B) Becoming a teacher
C) Studying hard
D) Getting a scholarship
Correct Answer: A) Completing a level of education
29. One challenge mentioned in the passage is:
A) The cost of education
B) The difference in education quality
C) Lack of teachers
D) The need for private schools
Correct Answer: B) The difference in education quality
30. The passage implies that better education leads to:
A) More job opportunities
B) More government problems
C) Reduced literacy rates
D) More school dropouts
Correct Answer: A) More job opportunities
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SECTION B: LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
31. A person who is skilled in several languages is:
A) Bilingual
B) Monolingual
C) Polyglot
D) Grammarian
Correct Answer: C) Polyglot
32. The synonym for “intricate” is:
A) Complicated
B) Easy
C) Clear
D) Ordinary
Correct Answer: A) Complicated
33. The antonym of “prosperous” is:
A) Successful
B) Poor
C) Wealthy
D) Ambitious
Correct Answer: B) Poor
34. Identify the correctly spelled word:
A) Comitte
B) Committee
C) Commitee
D) Commite
Correct Answer: B) Committee
35. The opposite of “bravery” is:
A) Courage
B) Fear
C) Boldness
D) Confidence
Correct Answer: B) Fear
SECTION C: GRAMMAR AND SENTENCE STRUCTURE
36. The baby has been crying ____ morning.
A) Since
B) For
C) At
D) From
Correct Answer: A) Since
37. If I ____ rich, I would travel around the world.
A) Am
B) Were
C) Was
D) Be
Correct Answer: B) Were
38. My teacher made me ____ my homework again.
A) To do
B) Doing
C) Do
D) Done
Correct Answer: C) Do
39. The car was parked beside ____ house.
A) Their
B) Theirs
C) There
D) They’re
Correct Answer: A) Their
40. The students, as well as the teacher, ____ in the hall.
A) Is
B) Are
C) Were
D) Be
Correct Answer: A) Is
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SECTION D: SENTENCE INTERPRETATION
41. The idiom “to turn a blind eye” means:
A) To refuse to see something wrong
B) To be visually impaired
C) To wear glasses
D) To sleep early
Correct Answer: A) To refuse to see something wrong
42. “To burn the midnight oil” means:
A) To work late into the night
B) To light a fire at night
C) To waste fuel
D) To burn a candle
Correct Answer: A) To work late into the night
43. “He is a dark horse” means:
A) He has a black horse
B) He is a quiet but capable person
C) He is a dishonest man
D) He likes horses
Correct Answer: B) He is a quiet but capable person
44. “To beat around the bush” means:
A) To avoid the main point
B) To clear bushes
C) To hunt for animals
D) To speak rudely
Correct Answer: A) To avoid the main point
45. “A penny for your thoughts” means:
A) Asking someone what they are thinking
B) Giving someone money
C) Selling an idea
D) Losing money
Correct Answer: A) Asking someone what they are thinking
SECTION E: VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT
46. The study of human mind and behavior is called:
A) Sociology
B) Anthropology
C) Psychology
D) Neurology
Correct Answer: C) Psychology
47. The synonym of “fragile” is:
A) Weak
B) Strong
C) Heavy
D) Loud
Correct Answer: A) Weak
48. A person who does not believe in God is called:
A) Atheist
B) Theist
C) Believer
D) Monotheist
Correct Answer: A) Atheist
49. The antonym of “scarce” is:
A) Abundant
B) Few
C) Small
D) Expensive
Correct Answer: A) Abundant
50. The correct meaning of “melancholy” is:
A) Happiness
B) Sadness
C) Anger
D) Excitement
Correct Answer: B) Sadness