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#1. What is the meaning of the word ‘altruistic’?

Selfish

Greedy

Generous

Stingy

#2. Which of the following is an example of irony?

The sun is a golden coin.

A fire station burns down.

The wind whispered through the trees.

She is as sweet as sugar.

#3. What is the correct stress pattern for the word ‘democracy’?

de-moc-ra-CY

de-MOC-ra-cy

de-moc-RA-cy

DE-moc-ra-cy

#4. Which of the following words is a synonym for ‘ephemeral’?

Endless

Eternal

Temporary

Permanent

#5. Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

She smiles as if she is happy.

Her smile is sunshine.

Her smile is like sunshine.

She smiles brightly.

#6. Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?

Almost, she drove her kids to school every day.

She drove almost her kids to school every day.

She almost drove her kids to school every day.

She drove her kids to school almost every day.

#7. What is the meaning of the idiom ‘burn the midnight oil’?

To start a fire

To work late into the night

To stay awake for no reason

To waste time

#8. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

The man who was wearing a hat, sat down.

The man who was wearing a hat sat down.

The man, who was wearing a hat sat down.

The man, who was wearing a hat, sat down.

#9. What is the meaning of the word ‘gregarious’?

Sociable

Shy

Quiet

Lonely

#10. What is the plural form of ‘criterion’?

Criterions

Criterias

Criteria

Criterion's

#11. Which of the following is an example of a euphemism?

He is no more.

He died.

He passed away.

He is gone.

#12. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

The book which was lying on the table is mine.

The book, which was lying on the table is mine.

The book—which was lying on the table—is mine.

The book, which was lying on the table, is mine.

#13. Which of the following sentences contains a double negative?

I need some help.

I need no help.

I don't need any help.

I don't need no help.

#14. What is the meaning of the word ‘quixotic’?

Cynical

Pessimistic

Realistic

Idealistic and impractical

#15. What is the meaning of the phrase ‘in medias res’?

At the beginning

At the end

In the middle of things

In the background

#16. What is the correct plural form of ‘cactus’?

Cacti

Cactus's

Cactuses

Cactuss

#17. What is the meaning of the word ‘sanguine’?

Neutral

Optimistic

Cynical

Pessimistic

#18. Which of the following sentences is in the subjunctive mood?

I hope I am there.

If I were you, I would go home.

If I was you, I would go home.

I wish I was there.

#19. Which of the following is an example of an allegory?

Pride and Prejudice

Animal Farm by George Orwell

The Catcher in the Rye

To Kill a Mockingbird

#20. What is the correct plural form of ‘index’?

Indices

Indexes

Indicess

Index's

#21. What is the meaning of the word ‘obfuscate’?

To confuse

To simplify

To explain

To clarify

#22. Which of the following is an example of a hyperbole?

The sun smiled down on us.

She is as tall as a tree.

I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

The wind whispered through the trees.

#23. Which of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier?

After eating lunch, the meeting began.

Running down the street, the dog chased the cat.

While walking to school, the bus passed by.

Having finished the assignment, the TV was turned on.

#24. What is the antonym of ‘benevolent’?

Charitable

Kind

Generous

Malevolent

#25. Which of the following is an example of an oxymoron?

Extremely large

Bittersweet

Very unique

Quickly slowly

#26. What is the meaning of the word ‘pragmatic’?

Impractical

Idealistic

Practical

Theoretical

#27. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

She said I will be there soon.

She said, I will be there soon.

She said 'I will be there soon.

She said, 'I will be there soon.'

#28. What is the correct passive form of the sentence: ‘They are building a new bridge’?

A new bridge is built by them.

A new bridge is being built by them.

A new bridge was built by them.

A new bridge has been built by them.

#29. What is the meaning of the phrase ‘status quo’?

A new beginning

A sudden change

The existing state of affairs

A historical event

#30. What is the meaning of the word ‘ephemeral’?

Endless

Permanent

Eternal

Lasting a very short time

#31. Which of the following is an example of personification?

The wind howled in the night.

She is as fast as a cheetah.

The sun is a golden coin.

The stars are diamonds in the sky.

#32. In the sentence, ‘The book, which was lying on the table, is mine,’ what is the function of the clause ‘which was lying on the table’?

Adjective clause

Independent clause

Noun clause

Adverb clause

#33. What is the meaning of the word ‘meticulous’?

Careful and precise

Rushed

Careless

Lazy

#34. Which of the following is the correct passive form of the sentence: ‘The teacher praised the student’?

The student praised the teacher.

The student was praised by the teacher.

The student has been praised by the teacher.

The student is praised by the teacher.

#35. Which of the following is an example of a paradox?

She is as busy as a bee.

He is a lion in battle.

This is the beginning of the end.

Time is money.

#36. What is the correct stress pattern for the word ‘education’?

ed-u-CA-tion

ed-U-ca-tion

ed-u-ca-TION

ED-u-ca-tion

#37. Which of the following is an example of a paradox?

She is as busy as a bee.

Time is money.

The more you give, the more you have.

He is a lion in battle.

#38. What is the meaning of the phrase ‘carpe diem’?

Seize the day

Tomorrow is another day

Time is money

Live and let live

#39. Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

He doesn't likes apples.

She don't like apples.

They doesn't like apples.

He doesn't like apples.

#40. Which of the following sentences is in the imperative mood?

Go to the store.

They are going to the store.

She goes to the store.

He went to the store.

#41. Which of the following is an example of a synecdoche?

The world is a stage.

All hands on deck.

She is as brave as a lion.

Time flies.

#42. What is the correct plural form of ‘analysis’?

Analysiss

Analysis's

Analyses

Analysises

#43. Which of the following is an example of an onomatopoeia?

The bees buzzed.

The sun is a golden coin.

The wind whispered through the trees.

She is as sweet as sugar.

#44. Which of the following sentences is in the interrogative mood?

You should come to the party.

Come to the party.

Are you coming to the party?

You are coming to the party.

#45. Which of the following sentences contains a split infinitive?

She decided to leave the room quickly.

She quickly decided to leave the room.

She decided to quickly leave the room.

She decided quickly to leave the room.

#46. What is the correct stress pattern for the word ‘photograph’?

PHO-to-graph

PHO-to-graph

pho-TO-graph

pho-to-GRAPH

#47. Which of the following sentences is in the conditional mood?

If I were rich, I would travel the world.

I am rich, so I travel the world.

I was rich, so I traveled the world.

I will be rich, so I will travel the world.

#48. Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?

Running to the store, she bought some milk.

She ran to the store, and she bought some milk.

She ran to the store to buy some milk.

She ran to the store.

#49. What is the meaning of the phrase ‘deus ex machina’?

A happy ending

An unexpected power or event saving a seemingly hopeless situation

A tragic ending

A sudden twist in the plot

#50. What is the meaning of the word ‘ubiquitous’?

Temporary

Hidden

Rare

Present everywhere

#51. What is the correct stress pattern for the word ‘communication’?

com-mu-ni-CA-tion

COM-mu-ni-ca-tion

com-mu-NI-ca-tion

com-MU-ni-ca-tion

#52. Which of the following is an example of a simile?

Her eyes are like stars.

Her eyes shine brightly.

Her eyes are bright.

Her eyes are stars.

#53. What is the correct plural form of ‘phenomenon’?

Phenomenon's

Phenomena

Phenomenons

Phenomenas

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Topics Covered in the Literature CBT

✅ Drama – Focus on major works like Things Fall Apart, The God of Small Things, The Trials of Brother Jero, and more.
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✅ Poetry – Learn about literary devices, poetic forms, and major poets like Wole Soyinka, Chinua Achebe, and Gabriel Okara.
✅ African Literature – A focus on prominent works and authors from Africa.
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✅ History of Literature – Understanding the evolution of literature in various periods.
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💡 Understand Literary Devices: This is the backbone of Literature questions. Familiarize yourself with literary devices like metaphors, similes, personification, and symbolism.

💡 Read Widely: The JAMB Literature exam covers a wide range of books. Reading beyond the syllabus helps to deepen your understanding of literary themes, characters, and plots.

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