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I will be showing you, in a simple
explanation, the very best method which
you can use to answer JAMB 2017 Use of
English test.
Just in case you don’t know, JAMB USE of
English, is a compulsory subject to all
candidates writing JAMB examination.
General Structure of JAMB Use of English
Test
The best sure way of answering the Joint
Admission and Matriculation Board
(JAMB) Use of English and get a tangible
score is to master the structure of the
examination, before the exact time.
You should take note, that Jamb Use of
English comprises of four main sections,
namely;
Passage
Lexis
Structure
Oral Forms.
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The best way to tackle the questions in
JAMB Use of English is to note that the
different part of this exam as listed above
carries different marks, however, we
should note, that all the questions are
important, but here are some important
information.
Passage I to III
From Passage I – III, this passage test
candidates’ knowledge of deduction from
passages. In these passages, each question
carries 3 marks, and this section have 15
questions.
This means that if you correctly
answered all the questions, you already
have 15 X 3 Marks = 45points.
Passage IV
Passage IV is test for candidates’
knowledge of English Registers. In this
section, each question are worth 2 marks
per correct questions.
This section carries ONLY 10 questions.
This means that if you correctly
answered all the questions, you already
have 10 X 2 marks = 20points in this
section.
Lexis Section
The Lexis section of the JAMB Use of
English is one section that test the
candidates’ knowledge of reasoning in
English language, communication as well
as vocabulary, and this section comprises
of the following;
Idioms,
Nearest in meaning,
Opposite in meaning.
Take note that each question in the Lexis
section carries 2 marks per each
question. The Structure section of JAMB
Use of English, based ONLY on testing the
candidates’ knowledge of the following:
English sentences formation,
Part of sentences,
Semantics,
Syntax,
Tenses,
Phrasal verbs,
Prepositions,
and other aspects of English sentence
formation.
In this section, take note that each
question carries 1 mark per correct
questions you answered. The ending part
of JAMB Use of English is the oral forms.
Summary of Marks from JAMB Use of
English
Section A. Comprehension/Summary
(a) 3 Comprehension passages (15
questions in all, 3 marks each) = 45
marks
(b) 1 cloze passage (10 questions in all, 2
marks each) = 20 marks
Section B: Lexis, Structure and Oral
Forms
(a) Sentence Interpretation (10 Questions
in all, 2 marks each) = 20marks
(b) Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning – 15
questions in all, 1 mark each) = 15
marks
(c) Synonyms (Same in meaning – – 15
questions in all, 1 mark each) = 15
marks
(d) Sentence completion (filling the gaps
– 20 questions in all, 1 mark each) = 20
marks
(e) Oral forms (15 questions in all, 1
mark each) = 15 marks
Total: 100 Questions = 150 marks
Take note that the best method of
answering the jamb Use of English and
have high score is for you to follow the
following steps carefully while in
examination hall.
Please ensure that you read the
instructions before you commence and
check the duration of the examination.
Please endeavour, to identify the main
points in the passages;
You should also take note that you know
the meaning of each queried word,
phrase or sentences.
Also ensure that you identify the
grammatical functions of words, phrases
and clauses and figurative /idiomatic
expression;
Deduce or infer the writer’s opinion,
mood, attitude to the subject matter.
While writing the examination, you
should pay full attention to details.
Don't be Afraid of your jamb exams, all you have to do is to develop self confidence and the outcome will amaze you. Stay focused and you will see yourself scoring higher in your exams.
GOOD LUCK IN YOUR FORTHCOMING JAMB. DROP YOUR COMMENT IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.
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