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

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• Question 1131:

  In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:

  My nephew came in stealthily through the back gate

  Options:
  A) briskly
  B) boldly
  C) wearily
  D) quietly
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1132: Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).What a harmless thought he has? Options:
  A) pericious
  B) pertinent
  C) pleasant
  D) perfect
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1133:

  Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentence:

  The bridge connecting the two cities was _____ by the enemy

  Options:
  A) blown up
  B) blown down
  C) blown off
  D) blown over
  E) blown away
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1134: In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: Ngozi spoke to her father quite candidly on her proposed marriage Options:
  A) rudely
  B) faithfully
  C) frankly
  D) respectfully
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1135:

  Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter underlined.

  Odour.

  Options:
  A) Floor.
  B) Flow.
  C) Sugar.
  D) Hold.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1136:

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

  The old politicians were discredited because they tried to _____ the people's ignorance

  Options:
  A) cash in on
  B) catch in with
  C) catch in on
  D) cash in with
  E) cash in by
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1137: Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.
  Ohiokhen had a brainwave as to how she could deal with the problem Options:
  A) an imagination
  B) a desire
  C) a headache
  D) an idea
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1138:

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

  Many people used to live in poverty.

  Options:
  A) instability
  B) want
  C) difficulty
  D) the slums
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1139:

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

  I am _____ to another week's holiday this year after such a tedious job.

  Options:
  A) due
  B) qualified
  C) looking
  D) entitled
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1140:

  In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:

  The discussion became animated

  Options:
  A) specialized
  B) lively
  C) intellectual
  D) unruly
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  The correct answer is B .