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

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• Question 1131: Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).The Flying Eagles put up a plucky defence against their opponents Options:
  A) strong
  B) weak
  C) careless
  D) tactful
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1132:

  Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :

  The solution to the problem has so far _____ the scientist

  Options:
  A) defied
  B) allured
  C) eluded
  D) denied
  E) avoided
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1133: Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.Despite all preparations, the wedding did not _____ ? Options:
  A) come along
  B) come off
  C) come on
  D) come up
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1134:

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

  Watched

  Options:
  A) lived
  B) address
  C) letter
  D) match
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1135: Fill each of the gap with the appropriate option from the list following the the gap.That centre-forward was _____ consequently the goal was not disallowed? Options:
  A) in an off-side position
  B) very well positioned
  C) a brilliant player
  D) the captain of the team
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1136: Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. The lazy man cast a lustful glance at his neighbour's wife. Options:
  A) Envious.
  B) Hateful.
  C) Quick.
  D) Covetous.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1137: Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).Practicing medicine is not as lucrative as many people think? Options:
  A) know
  B) understand
  C) consider
  D) assume
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1138:

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

  In all ramifications, Chief Adeyemi was a success principal of the school.

  Options:
  A) Hwe was partly a failure and partly a success
  B) Everyone admitted that he was largely successful during his tenure
  C) He was not totally successful in the school
  D) His tenure witnessed a huge success
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1139: Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).My father's presentation was rather casual Options:
  A) formal
  B) vital
  C) infirmal
  D) divisive
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1140:

  In the question bellow choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:

  The young lovers first met _____ the university of Ibadan havana Night dance

  Options:
  A) in
  B) at
  C) in course of
  D) on
  E) inside
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  The correct answer is B .