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

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• Question 1231:

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

  You are free to leave the hall

  Options:
  A) at an advantage
  B) opportuned
  C) at liberty
  D) right
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1232: Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).Actually, he forgot the one to _____ the job was given? Options:
  A) whom
  B) who
  C) whomever
  D) whoever
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1233:

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

  It is claimed that there is an extinct volcano near Pankshin

  Options:
  A) extinguished
  B) inactive
  C) dead
  D) disused
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1234: This question is based on the novel, The Life Changer.

  Who among the following characterwas sitting next to Salma during her final examination?

  Options:
  A) Tola
  B) Kola
  C) Bola
  D) Deola
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1235:

  Read the passage and choose the most appropriate option for each gap.

  Just after ...1..... the aircraft gave a shudder and coughed. The pilot, from the ..2...... activated the emergency sheet to cover the improperly secured left rear ....3.... At the same time, he pushed a button on the panel to activate automatic turning, and the airplane ....4.... north-east He called the control ....5.... to report the misshaped requested clearance for emergency ....6....The plane circled the airport and prepared to return to the airport it had just left. Moments later, the aircraft ....7....to stop on a ....8.... ....9.... in oilskin ran in the light drizzle and were soon perched on the ....10.... of the plane, from where they began their inspection.

  to stop on a ...8.....

  Options:
  A) park
  B) field
  C) tarmac
  D) runway
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1236:

  Choose the word or phrase from A to E which has the nearest meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentence :

  He used his savings to bring up his nephew.

  Options:
  A) Lead
  B) Accompany
  C) Feed
  D) Support
  E) Conduct
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1237:

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

  I forgot to bring a pen with me. Would you, please _____ me yours

  Options:
  A) borrow
  B) loan
  C) provide
  D) lend
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1238:

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

  He compliments me on my way of doing things.

  Options:
  A) complements
  B) imitates
  C) disgusts
  D) praises
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1239:

  In the question below select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence:

  His refusal to help us, dealt a death-blow to our plans

  Options:
  A) because he did not help, our plans did not materialize
  B) He helped and our plans materialized
  C) He blew our plans to pieces
  D) He supported our plans so it worked
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1240:

  In this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

  Though he is our elected representative, he often takes a rather jaundiced view of our problems.

  Options:
  A) He takes a rather hazy view of our problems
  B) He takes an unfavourable position concerning our problems
  C) He takes a rather forceful view of our problems
  D) He takes a sickly view of our problems
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  The correct answer is B .