Newly Approved JAMB Syllabus For Use Of English 2025/2026

SECTION A: JAMB Syllabus For Use Of English- Lexis and Structure

(a) synonyms
(b) antonyms
(c) clause and sentence patterns
(d) word classes and their functions
(e) mood, tense, aspect, number, agreement/concord, degree (positive, comparative and superlative) and question tags
(f) mechanics
(g) ordinary usage, figurative usage and idiomatic usage.
NOTE:
Idioms to be tested are those that are formal and expressed in Standard British English. (SBE).

SECTION B: JAMB Syllabus For Use Of English- Comprehension and Summary

(a) description
(b) narration
(c) exposition
(d) argumentation/persuasion
(i) Each of the three passages to be set (one will be a cloze test) should reflect various disciplines and be about 200 words long.
(ii) Questions on the passages will test the following:
(a) Comprehension of the whole or part of each passage.
(b) Comprehension of words, phrases, clauses, sentences, figures of speech and idioms as used in the passages.
(c) Coherence and logical reasoning (deductions, inferences, etc).
(d) Approved Reading Text.
(e) Synthesis of ideas from the passages.

ARE OF CONCENTRATION JAMB Syllabus For Use Of English

Synthesis of ideas means the art of combining distinct or separate pieces of information to form a complete whole as summary.
Candidates should be able to:
i. identify main points/topic sentences in passages;
ii. determine implied meanings;
iii. identify the grammatical functions of words, phrases, clauses and figurative /idiomatic expressions; and
iv. deduce or infer the writers’ intentions including mood, attitude to the subject matter and

SECTION C: JAMB Syllabus For Use Of English- Oral Forms

(a) Vowels (monothongs, diphthongs and triphthongs)
(b) Consonants (including clusters)
(c) Rhymes (including homophones)
(d) Word stress (monosyllabic and polysyllabic)
(e) Emphatic stress (in connected speech)
NOTE:
Emphatic stress involves the placement of stress on words in an utterance for the purpose of emphasis.

Recommended Textbook for JAMB Use of English Syllabus 2024/2025

• 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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