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

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• Question 1191:

  My accountwith the bank is in the red. This means that my account is

  Options:
  A) heavy
  B) in danger
  C) overdrawn
  D) written in red ink
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1192:

  In the question below select the option which best express the meaning of the phrase or word underlined:

  It was interesting to observe the likeness between the pupil and his teacher

  Options:
  A) similarity
  B) relationship
  C) fondness
  D) affection
  E) affinity
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1193: Choose the option that best completes the gap(s). Each producer is able to place on his product by considering its _____. ? Options:
  A) worth
  B) choice
  C) judgement
  D) assessment
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1194:

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

  The whole class looked forward to _____ Kainji Dam at christmas.

  Options:
  A) visiting
  B) visit
  C) be visiting
  D) a visit
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1195:

  Political change and social transformation in the form of revolutions have radically altered the course of human civilization and history. Today, the world is witnessing political and social changes arising from the desire of people all over the globe for greater freedom and a voice in the way they are governed and a better standard of living. Pan of these struggles and processes have become more pronounced in the Third World since the end of the East-West cold War in the late 1980's, and in the face of the challenges being posed by the ongoing process of globalization.

  While political and social changes may appear to be distinct phenomena, they are analytically inseparable. Political and social changes refer to alteration or transformations in human behavior, norms and politico-social institutions. Such changes are often a collective response to the need to change, or as a tacit recognition of a shift in the prevalent power relations in the society. Therefore, the coming to power of a new set of rulers, or the establishment of new structure and processes of governance broadly typifies socio-political changes.

  It is important to note that changes can either be positive or negative. In most cases, political and social changes are caused by certain factors or reasons. This push people to collectively organize themselves to struggle for a change in the existing power relations. Another reason is to capture political power in the hope of making life better for the generality of the people. If politics is defined as who gels what, when and how; It then implies that political change refers to an alteration in the form of power and the identity of the group or class which controls the wields states power.

  The word alteration, as used in the passage, means Options:
  A) Complication
  B) Multiplication
  C) Recognition
  D) Modification
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1196: Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided. _____ a motor cycle can be harmful _____ your health. Options:
  A) riding / for
  B) riding / to
  C) to ride / for
  D) to ride / with
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1197: Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).I wonder what will be left of his essay when the extraneous material is deleted? Options:
  A) superfluous
  B) erroneous
  C) relevant
  D) main
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1198:

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

  Akpan was able to douse the flames with the new piece of equipment?

  Options:
  A) reduce
  B) extinguish
  C) ignite
  D) reinforce
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1199:

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

  These polices have been espoused by the ruling party.

  Options:
  A) condemned
  B) rejected
  C) supported
  D) outlined
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1200: Identify the word that has a different stress pattern from the others. Options:
  A) temperamental
  B) administrative
  C) circulation
  D) consideration
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  The correct answer is B .