English-Language Exam Past Questions and Answers | JAMB, WAEC and NECO

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• Question 1:

  CHOOSE THE OPTION THAT IS NEAREST IN MEANING TO THE WORD(S) IN BRACKET, FOR QUESTIONS below.

  These policies have been [espoused] by the ruling party

  Options:
  A) condemned
  B) rejected
  C) supported
  D) outlined
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2:

  In the question below choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence:

  James _____ reminding that not all that glitters is gold.

  Options:
  A) needs
  B) need
  C) needing
  D) need's
  E) need to
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 3: Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter underlined. Gnash. Options:
  A) Ring.
  B) Forge.
  C) New.
  D) King.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 4:

  In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:

  The salesman tried to pull the wool over by the eye. This implies that the salesman tried to

  Options:
  A) force me to buy his goods
  B) offer me cotton wool
  C) make me by his wool
  D) dupe me
  E) cover my eyes with wool
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 5: In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:The newly elected leader has pledge to ensure better life for the citizens Options:
  A) vowed
  B) agreed
  C) undertaken
  D) undertaking
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 6:

  Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion in the following sentence;

  There is some obvious symmetry in the whole presentation

  Options:
  A) confusion
  B) hesitation
  C) excitement
  D) orderliness
  E) dissatisfaction
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 7:

  Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

  As it relates to sex education, Aliya's father advised that

  Options:
  A) she should abstain totally from sex as this is the worst sin ever in the history of human civilisation
  B) she should wisely decide before letting go of her body
  C) she should be mindful of her company of friends and the media's influence on sexual affairs
  D) sexual affair is no longer a hidden issue and she should wisely make her choices
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 8:

  In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:

  _____ to your request, we have decided to provide the necessary information

  Options:
  A) As regards
  B) With regards
  C) With regard
  D) Regarding
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 9:

  In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:

  The helpless _____ our sympathy

  Options:
  A) require
  B) requires
  C) does require
  D) do requires
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 10:

  In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap:

  Attention has shifted to the teaching of science nowadays _____ the usefulness of the Arts

  Options:
  A) in spite of
  B) not minding
  C) oblivious to
  D) forgetting
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  The correct answer is A .