JAMB Use of English syllabus

The JAMB Use of English syllabus has 3 examinable topics, listed in full below. This is the same breakdown Handbook uses to track which topics you have mastered and which are still costing you marks.

All 3 topics on the JAMB Use of English syllabus

  1. 01Lexis and Structure
  2. 02Oral Forms
  3. 03Comprehension and Summary

Frequently asked questions

How many topics are on the JAMB Use of English syllabus?
3 topics. All of them are listed on this page.
What is the first topic on the JAMB Use of English syllabus?
The syllabus opens with Lexis and Structure. The full ordered list of all 3 topics appears above.
Is the JAMB Use of English syllabus free to view on Handbook?
Yes. The full topic list is free to read with no account. A Handbook subscription adds timed practice questions and topic-level progress tracking against the same syllabus.

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