Literature in English — JAMB English Language Past Questions

Literature in English is one topic inside the JAMB English Language syllabus, and drilling it on its own is usually faster than revising the whole subject again. Below: which JAMB years have examined it, then real Literature in English questions with worked answers.

When JAMB examined Literature in English

Literature in English questions appear in our bank for the JAMB years below. This is taken from the questions themselves, not from a syllabus outline — so if a year is listed, this topic was genuinely examined that year.

A topic that keeps reappearing is a topic JAMB keeps testing. Newer years matter most, because question style drifts.

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Real English Language questions tagged to Literature in English. The first is worked through completely so you can see how our explanations read — the rest you can attempt now and check inside the app.

English Language · Literature in English Sample 1 of 3

It is a *unique* opportunity for her to demonstrate the reality of her faith.

  • A Strange
  • B Usual
  • C Golden
  • D Unusual

Answer: B

'Unique' means one-of-a-kind or special. The opposite is 'usual'.

English Language · Literature in English Sample 2 of 3

The economic situation in the country is obviously *gloomy*.

  • A Encouraging
  • B Moody
  • C Unknown
  • D Regrettable

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English Language · Literature in English Sample 3 of 3

A healthy man should be concerned with...

  • A His work which good health makes possible
  • B Looking after his health
  • C His health which makes work possible
  • D Talking about health

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Literature in English in JAMB English Language: common questions

Are Literature in English questions free?

Yes. Create a free account and every English Language question tagged to Literature in English is available with a worked explanation. Past questions are not paywalled.

Is Literature in English really examined?

Yes. Literature in English appears in our bank across 12 JAMB years, taken from the questions themselves rather than a syllabus outline.

Can I practise Literature in English on its own?

Yes. JambUp lets you filter English Language questions to a single topic, so you can drill Literature in English until it stops costing you marks, then move on to the next weak area.