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

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• Question 1081: Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided. _____ any problems, I shall travel to London tomorrow on a business trip? Options:
  A) in spite
  B) given
  C) in case of
  D) barring
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1082:

  Choosing the word or phrase from A to E which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words in each sentence:

  The vote of thanks which was elaborately moved by the social secretary did not ring true particularly as the fund raising had been a big failure

  Options:
  A) was all lies
  B) was not honest
  C) was inaudible
  D) was not genuine
  E) was distorted
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1083:

  Those who are familiar with it will tell you that Ludo, like human life itself, is a game both of chance and skill. You need skill in deciding how to make the most advantageous use of the figures that turn up on the die when you cast it. Since each player has at least four alternative ways of using his figures, two players with equal luck may fare differently, depending on how cleverly each one uses his figures. The element of luck, again as in human life, plays a dominant role however. For no matter how skilful a player may be in using the figures he gets on the die, he has a slim chance of winning if he continually throws low figures. While a combination of ones and twos may be useful in checking the advance of one’s opponents, it will not take one home fast enough to win. On the other hand: consistent throws of sixes and fives with the very minimum of skill, will help a player to home all his four counters before any of the three other players, unless, of course, he has no idea of the game at all.

  It is implied in the passage, that in Ludo threes and fours are Options:
  A) very high throws
  B) medium throws
  C) low throws
  D) very low throws
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1084:

  Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.

  The severity of the harmattan helped me to complete my writing assignment in record time because I had no choice but to lock myself indoors.

  Options:
  A) warmth
  B) mildness
  C) moderation
  D) leniency
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1085:

  The words in capital letters has emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the sentence relates.

  My MOTHER served rice and fresh fish stew for dinner.

  Options:
  A) Did your mother serve rice and fresh fish stew for lunch ?
  B) Who served rice and fresh stew for dinner?
  C) What kind of meal did your mother serve for dinner
  D) What kind of stew did your mother serve for dinner
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1086:

  Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.

  The striking workers have vowed not to return to work until the decision is rescinded?

  Options:
  A) changed
  B) dismissed
  C) implemented
  D) incorporated
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1087:

  Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

  The Emir and conqueror of the enemy territories _____next week?

  Options:
  A) arrives
  B) are to arrive
  C) arrive
  D) are arriving
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1088:

  In the question below select the option (A-D) that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence:

  He can't be swimming all day

  Options:
  A) it's possible he is not swimming now
  B) It's very likely he is swimming now
  C) He does not have the ability to swim all day
  D) He would not like to swim all day
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1089:

  In question below fill the gap with the appropriate option:

  I have stopped writing letters application because i _____ that all the vacancies are filled

  Options:
  A) have heard
  B) had heard
  C) heard
  D) hear
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1090: Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).Teachers of music believes in its therap.eutic effect? Options:
  A) healing
  B) sound
  C) lyrical
  D) rhythmic
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  The correct answer is A .