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JAMB Likely Questions 2027English Language

10 likely English Language questions for the 2027 JAMB examination, written from the official syllabus and recurring past-question patterns, each with the correct answer and a short explanation. The first 6 are free to read — full access (₦2,990 once) unlocks all 10.

1. Read the passage and answer the question below. Although the new library opened only a month ago, its reading rooms are already crowded every evening. Some students arrive before opening time to secure seats. The librarian has requested additional furniture. It can be inferred from the passage that

Comprehension: Inference
  • A.students prefer the library to their classrooms.
  • B.the library’s seating capacity is insufficient for the demand.
  • C.the librarian intends to restrict students’ access.
  • D.the library opens only in the evening.

2. Choose the option that best summarises the passage. Blocked drains have worsened flooding in the town. Residents frequently dump refuse into gutters, while the local authorities rarely clear the drainage channels. To reduce flooding, both residents and the authorities must change their practices.

Summary: Identifying the Main Idea
  • A.Flooding can be reduced only by constructing additional roads.
  • B.The local authorities alone are responsible for the town’s flooding.
  • C.Residents and the authorities must improve waste disposal and drainage maintenance to reduce flooding.
  • D.Residents should clear their gutters whenever flooding begins.

3. Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capital letters. The principal gave a SUCCINCT account of the incident.

Lexis: Synonyms in Context
  • A.brief
  • B.confused
  • C.lengthy
  • D.inaccurate

4. Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters. The witness was RELUCTANT to answer the lawyer’s questions.

Lexis: Antonyms in Context
  • A.unable
  • B.afraid
  • C.unwilling
  • D.eager

5. Choose the interpretation most appropriate for the sentence. When the chairman asked who had leaked the report, everyone remained tight-lipped.

Idioms and Figurative Expressions
  • A.Everyone spoke angrily.
  • B.Everyone refused to disclose any information.
  • C.Everyone denied reading the report.
  • D.Everyone blamed the secretary.

6. Choose the option that best completes the sentence. The quality of the products supplied by the two companies ______ improved considerably.

Structure: Subject–Verb Concord
  • A.have
  • B.are
  • C.has
  • D.were

These are AI predictions for revision, not leaked or official exam questions.