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

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• Question 1261:

  In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:

  The thieves vandalized the vault's lock

  Options:
  A) repaired
  B) arranged
  C) serviced
  D) actuated
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1262:

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

  He decided to wait for the bus because ha had

  Options:
  A) too many luggage
  B) many luggages
  C) a lot of luggage
  D) plenty luggages
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1263:

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

  Some drugs have a deleterious effect on a child's development.

  Options:
  A) debilitating
  B) helpful
  C) harmful
  D) healing
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1264:

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

  Owing to the constant harassment of the populace by armed robbers, all night guards have been instructed to shoot _____ every moving things

  Options:
  A) at sight
  B) by sight
  C) in sight
  D) off sight
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1265: Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.If one perseveres _____ will surely succeed? Options:
  A) she
  B) one
  C) he
  D) they
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1266:

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

  They said that _____ about 20 candidates for the job of a shorthand typist

  Options:
  A) they were
  B) it will be
  C) there were
  D) it was
  E) there are
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1267:

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

  _____ a lot of arguments for and against car loans in the press recently

  Options:
  A) There are
  B) There has been
  C) There have been
  D) There is
  E) There was
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1268:

  This question is based on the novel, The Life Changer.

  Who was Omar's immediate younger sister?

  Options:
  A) Ummi
  B) Omar
  C) Salma
  D) Teemah
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1269: As he was still owing me two naira, i was careful not to _____ him any more money Options:
  A) lend
  B) loan
  C) borrow
  D) extend
  E) credit
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1270:

  Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

  His antipathy affected the growth of his business.

  Options:
  A) hatred
  B) receptiveness
  C) loyalty
  D) hostility
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  The correct answer is C .