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<p>The <strong>Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)</strong> has released the official <strong>Use of English syllabus</strong> for the 2025/2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This syllabus is a vital guide designed to help candidates prepare effectively.</p>
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<p>It serves two main purposes:</p>
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<li>To test your ability to communicate fluently in both written and spoken English.</li>
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<li>To ensure you can use English as a learning tool at the tertiary level.</li>
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<p>For easy understanding, the syllabus is divided into <strong>three main sections</strong>:</p>
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<li><strong>Section A: Comprehension and Summary</strong></li>
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<li><strong>Section B: Lexis and Structure</strong></li>
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<li><strong>Section C: Oral Forms</strong></li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-section-a-comprehension-and-summary">Section A: Comprehension and Summary</h2>
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<p>This part evaluates how well candidates can understand, analyze, and synthesize ideas from written passages.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-objectives">Objectives</h3>
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<p>By the end of preparation, candidates should:</p>
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<li>Recognize words and expressions in their ordinary, figurative, and idiomatic contexts.</li>
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<li>Determine both synonyms and antonyms of given words.</li>
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<li>Spot errors in spelling and punctuation.</li>
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<li>Identify correct grammatical patterns.</li>
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<li>Interpret information conveyed in sentences.</li>
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<li>Point out main ideas or topic sentences in passages.</li>
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<li>Deduce implied meanings and writer’s tone or mood.</li>
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<li>Combine separate pieces of information to form a complete idea.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-topics">Topics</h3>
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<p>The questions in this section will come from:</p>
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<li><strong>One comprehension passage</strong> (about 5 questions).</li>
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<li><strong>One cloze passage</strong> (about 10 questions).</li>
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<li><strong>One reading text</strong> (about 10 questions).</li>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-reading-text-2025">Reading Text (2025)</h4>
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<li><em>The Lekki Headmaster</em> by Kabir Alabi Garba.</li>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-passage-types">Passage Types</h4>
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<p>Expect passages on <strong>description, narration, exposition, and argumentation/persuasion</strong>.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-section-b-lexis-and-structure">Section B: Lexis and Structure</h2>
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<p>This section tests your vocabulary and understanding of English grammar.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-objectives-0">Objectives</h3>
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<p>Candidates must:</p>
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<li>Recognize synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms.</li>
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<li>Identify and use the different classes of words and their functions.</li>
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<li>Apply correct tense, mood, aspect, number, agreement (concord), and degree of comparison.</li>
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<li>Interpret meanings of sentences correctly.</li>
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<li>Detect and correct errors in punctuation and spelling.</li>
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<li>Distinguish between ordinary, figurative, and idiomatic expressions.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-topics-0">Topics</h3>
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<p>Questions will include:</p>
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<li>Sentence interpretation – 5 questions.</li>
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<li>Synonyms – 5 questions.</li>
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<li>Antonyms – 5 questions.</li>
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<li>Sentence completion – 10 questions.</li>
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<p><strong>Important Note:</strong> Idioms tested will always be those expressed in <strong>formal Standard British English</strong>.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-section-c-oral-forms">Section C: Oral Forms</h2>
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<p>The oral section checks your ability to listen and speak English correctly.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-objectives-1">Objectives</h3>
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<p><strong>Candidates should:</strong></p>
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<li>Differentiate between vowel and consonant sounds.</li>
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<li>Identify rhymes, including homophones.</li>
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<li>Recognize correct stress in both monosyllabic and polysyllabic words.</li>
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<li>Apply the right intonation in speech.</li>
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<li>Understand the use of emphatic stress to change meaning.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-topics-1">Topics</h3>
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<li>Vowels (monophthongs and diphthongs).</li>
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<li>Consonants (including clusters).</li>
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<li>Rhymes and homophones.</li>
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<li>Word stress (single and multiple syllables).</li>
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<li>Intonation and emphatic stress.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-structure-of-the-examination">Structure of the Examination</h2>
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<p>The Use of English exam will feature:</p>
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<li><strong>Section A (Comprehension/Summary):</strong> 25 questions.</li>
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<li><strong>Section B (Lexis and Structure):</strong> 25 questions.</li>
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<li><strong>Section C (Oral Forms):</strong> 10 questions.</li>
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<p><strong>Total: 60 questions.</strong></p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-recommended-texts-for-jamb-english-2025">Recommended Texts for JAMB English 2025</h2>
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<p>JAMB recommends the following texts for thorough preparation:</p>
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<li>Attah, M. O. (2013). <em>Practice in Spoken English for Intermediate and Advanced Learners</em>.</li>
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<li>Bamgbose, A. (2002). <em>English Lexis and Structure for Senior Secondary Schools and Colleges</em>.</li>
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<li>Banjo, A. et al. (2004). <em>New Oxford Secondary English Course Book Six</em>.</li>
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<li>Caesar, O. J. (2003). <em>Essential Oral English for Schools and Colleges</em>.</li>
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<li>Daniel Jones (2011). <em>Cambridge English Pronouncing Dictionary</em>.</li>
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<li>Egbe, D. I. (1996). <em>Mastering English Usage and Communication Skills</em>.</li>
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<li>Elugbe, B. (2000). <em>Oral English for Schools and Colleges</em>.</li>
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<li>Grant, N. J. H. et al. (1998). <em>Senior English Project 3</em>.</li>
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<li>Obinna, M. F. (2001). <em>University Matriculation Use of English</em>.</li>
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<li>Ogunsanwo, O. et al. (2005). <em>Countdown English Language</em>.</li>
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<li>Oluikpe, B. O. A. et al. (1998). <em>Intensive English for Senior Secondary School 3</em>.</li>
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<li>Tomori, S. H. O. (2000). <em>Objective Tests for School Certificate English</em>.</li>
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<li>Ukwuegbu, C. et al. (2002). <em>Catch-Up English for SSCE/UME</em>.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-final-tips-for-success">Final Tips for Success</h2>
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<li><strong>Practice daily:</strong> Focus on comprehension passages, vocabulary, and oral drills.</li>
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<li><strong>Use WAEC and JAMB past questions:</strong> They mirror the actual exam format.</li>
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<li><strong>Leverage CBT practice apps:</strong> This will help you adapt to JAMB’s digital testing environment.</li>
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<li><strong>Master idioms and grammar rules:</strong> They form the bulk of tricky questions.</li>
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