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

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• Question 1031:

  Choose the best option to fill the gaps in the following sentences:

  The prices _____ are too high for us

  Options:
  A) you lent me
  B) you quoted
  C) you attended
  D) you gave me
  E) you want to buy
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1032:

  In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:

  Many mines protested against the order to march into the coal pits

  Options:
  A) strut
  B) amble
  C) trudge
  D) ramble
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1033:

  Complete the sentences with the correct options from the list below:

  He reported to his manager that he _____ overseas

  Options:
  A) had never been
  B) never was
  C) has never been
  D) is never
  E) will never be
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1034:

  Answer the following question below and choose the option that best completes the gap(s):

  The woman would not part with her _______pot.

  Options:
  A) dicarded earthen black
  B) discarded black earthen
  C) earthen discarded black
  D) black earthen discarded
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1035:

  Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

  Curiously, he escape unhurt.

  Options:
  A) interestingly
  B) unsurprisingly
  C) annoyingly
  D) unusually
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1036:

  Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

  The stockbroker said it was an astute move to sell the shares then.

  Options:
  A) a bad
  B) a shrewd
  C) an unprofitable
  D) an insincere
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1037:

  Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

  The events of last Friday show that there is no love lost between the Principal and the Vice-principal.

  Options:
  A) They like each other
  B) They work independently
  C) They couldn't part company
  D) They dislike each other
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1038: This question is based on the novel, The Life Changer.

  Who apologizes to the HOD on behalf of Ummi?

  Options:
  A) Salma
  B) Ummi's husband
  C) Kabir
  D) Salim
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1039:

  Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

  ______ he switches on the light, the shadow disappears?

  Options:
  A) Whenever
  B) Expect
  C) Since
  D) Until
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1040: Answer the following question below and choose the option that has the stress on the first syllable Options:
  A) commute
  B) import (verb)
  C) intend
  D) export (noun)
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  The correct answer is D .