You can now download the complete JAMB Use of English Syllabus 2024/2025 and the recommended JAMB Use of English Textbooks here on this page. This information is for students preparing for the 2024/2025 JAMB CBT Examination. The JAMB Use of English Syllabus and textbooks are what candidates will need to study properly for the JAMB Use of English exams.
2024/2025 JAMB Use of English Syllabus
The JAMB Use of English examination is designed to test candidate’s ability to understand the simple, basic and more complicated aspect of Use of English. As such, candidates are expected to have wide knowledge about the topics provided on the JAMB Use of English Syllabus.
Here is a list of the 2024/2025 JAMB Syllabus for Use of English:
| Comprehension/Summary |
| Synonyms |
| Antonyms |
| Homonyms |
| Clause and sentence patterns |
| Word classes and their functions |
| Mood, tense, aspect, number, agreement/concord, degree (positive, comparative and superlative) and question tags |
| Punctuation and spelling |
| Ordinary usage, figurative usage and idiomatic usage are to be tested. |
| Vowels (monophthongs and diphthongs) |
| Consonants (including clusters) |
| Rhymes (including homophones) |
| Word stress (monosyllabic and polysyllabic) |
| Intonation (words emphatic stress) |
There are also recommended textbooks for the 2024 JAMB Use of English Examination to be read by candidates in other to help prepare them thoroughly for the exams. These recommended textbooks will cover the topics provided in the JAMB Use of English Syllabus extensively.
JAMB Use of English Syllabus Recommended Textbook
- Attah, M. O. (2013) Practice in Spoken English for Intermediate and Advanced Learners, Maiduguri: University of Maiduguri Press
- Bamgbose, A. (2002) English Lexis and Structure for Senior Secondary Schools and colleges (Revised Edition), Ibadan: Heinemann
- Banjo, A. et al (2004) New Oxford Secondary English Course Book Six for Senior Secondary Schools, Ibadan: UP Plc.
- Caesar, O. J. (2003) Essential Oral English for Schools and Colleges, Lagos: Tonad Publishers Limited
- Daniel Jones (2011) Cambridge English Pronouncing Dictionary, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
- Egbe, D. I (1996) Mastering English Usage and Communication Skills, Lagos: Tisons
- Elugbe, B. (2000) Oral English for Schools and Colleges, Ibadan: Heinemann
- Grant, N. J. H, Nnamonu, S. Jowitt, D. (1998) Senior English Project 3, (New Edition) Harlow: Longman
- Idowu, O. O, Sogbeson, T. S, Adofo, A. K. Burgess, D. F and Burgess, L. J. (1998) Round-up English: A Complete Guide, Lagos: Longman
- Idris, U. (2001) Oral English at Your Fingertips for Schools and Colleges, Lagos, M. Youngbrain Publishers
- Igiligi, E. C. and Ogenyi, S. O. (2010) Grammar and Composition in the G.S.M. Age, Enugu: Joe Hills Production Services
- Jauro, L. B. (2013) Oral English for Schools and Colleges: A teaching and Learning Approach, Yola: Paraclete Publishers.
- Nnamonu, S. and Jowitt, D. (1989) Common Errors in English, Lagos: Longman
- Obinna, M. F. (2001) University Matriculation Use of English,(Fourth Edition) Port Harcourt: Sunray Books Limited
- Ogunsanwo, O. Duruaku, A. B.C, Ezechukwu, J and Nwachukwu, U. I (2005) Countdown English Language, (Revised Edition), Ibadan: Evans
- Olatoye, S. (2006) The Silent Teacher, Ado-Ekiti: Segun and Sons Enterprises
- Oluikpe, B. O. A, nnaemeka, B. A, Obah, T. Y, Otagburuagu, E. J. Onuigbo, S. and Ogbonna, E. A. (1998) Intensive English for Senior Secondary School 3, Onitsha: Africana – FIRST Publisher.
- Tomori, S. H. O (2000) Objective Tests for School Certificate English: Practice in Lexis, Structure and Idiom (Reprinted Edition), Ibadan: Heinemann
- Ukwuegbu, C, Okoro, O., Idris, A. U., Okebukola, F. O. and Owokade, C. O. (2002) Catch-up English for SSCE/UME, Ibadan: Heinemann.
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