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

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• Question 1231:

  Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

  The young man's behavior showed that he was at the top of the tree?

  Options:
  A) at the highest position in his profession
  B) confused
  C) at a point of preparedness to show good example
  D) arrogant
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1232:

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

  All the cattle on Lamidi's farm _____ ?

  Options:
  A) is tick-free
  B) are tick-free
  C) is ticks-free
  D) are ticks-free
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1233: In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:The explosive growth of world population has not been caused by a sudden increase in human fertility Options:
  A) fantastic
  B) gradual
  C) combustible
  D) dangerous
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1234:

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

  Finally, I assured him that i would not go back on my word.

  Options:
  A) returned to a place
  B) return to certain word when reading
  C) re-use my word
  D) fail to keep my promise
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1235:

  Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

  Curiosity is as clear and definite as any of our urges. We wonder what is in a sealed telegram or in a letter which someone else is absorbed or what is being said in the telephone booth or in low conversation. This inquisitiveness is vastly stimulated by jealousy. Suspicion or any hint that we ourselves are directly or indirectly involved in. But there appears to be a fair amount of personal interest in other people's affairs even when they do not concern us except as a mystery to be unravelled or a tale to be told. The reports of a divorce suit will have news 'value' for many weeks, They constitute a story like a novel, a play or a moving picture. This is not an example of pure curiosity. However, since we readily identify ourselves with others' their joys and despair then become our own concern.

  Adapted from Harris, W. and L.G Wilson (1963) The University Handbook,New York: Holt Rinehart and Winston

  The author seems to suggest that curiosity is? Options:
  A) misleading
  B) inborn
  C) learned
  D) acquired
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1236:

  Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined?

  The last criticism at the rally was made in ignorance?

  Options:
  A) uniformed
  B) unimpeachable
  C) objective
  D) impeccable
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1237: Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).There is much apathy towards reading among students nowadays? Options:
  A) enthusiasm
  B) indecision
  C) disinclination
  D) indifference
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1238:

  complete the sentences with the correct options from the list below:

  Could i ring him up? I'd rather you _____

  Options:
  A) visit him
  B) visited him
  C) would visit him
  D) visiting him
  E) will visit him
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1239: Fill the each gap with the most appropriate option from the list option from the list provided.A wide range of options _____ made available to the political parties during the recently concluded elections? Options:
  A) are
  B) were
  C) was
  D) is
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1240:

  Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

  Aliya was advised to be mindless of popular perception about her...

  Options:
  A) when it comes to her self esteem
  B) when it comes to applying
  C) whenever she is in love with anyone
  D) eventhough she craves for freedom like the hawking girls
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  The correct answer is A .