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

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• Question 991:

  Choose the word or group of words that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined words
  The gradual process of transition to civilian rule came to an _____ end.

  Options:
  A) unhappy
  B) unnecessary
  C) abrupt
  D) anticipated
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 992:

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

  Thank you for the party, we really _____

  Options:
  A) enjoyed ourselves
  B) enjoyed
  C) enjoyed very much
  D) enjoyed too much
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 993:

  Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).

  business?

  Options:
  A) grace
  B) rice
  C) eyes
  D) sink
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 994:

  Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.

  Oche entered the principal's office in a rather abrasive manner.

  Options:
  A) gentle
  B) rude
  C) lackadaisical
  D) indifferent
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 995:

  From the alternatives provided in the question below select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence:

  Shall i make the cheque _____ you or to your firm?

  Options:
  A) in for
  B) up with
  C) in with
  D) up for
  E) out to
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 996:

  In this question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the bold and underlined word(s) or phrase.

  Ade hardly ever falls sick

  Options:
  A) Most often
  B) Very seldom
  C) Sometimes
  D) Frequently
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 997:

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

  The college bus was travelling at high _____ when the accidents occurred

  Options:
  A) velocity
  B) acceleration
  C) rapidity
  D) speed
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 998:

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

  I forgot to bring a pen with me. Would you, please _____ me yours

  Options:
  A) borrow
  B) loan
  C) provide
  D) lend
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 999: This question is based on the novel, The Life Changer.

  What was Ummi's reason for her impromptu barging ?

  Options:
  A) To monitor her children's activities
  B) To ensure the children were safe
  C) To keep them on their feets
  D) To ensure they maintain cleanliness
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1000:

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

  Every human being is [vulnerable] to communicable disease

  Options:
  A) liable
  B) lifted
  C) immune
  D) closed
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  The correct answer is A .