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

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• Question 1351: Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.We intend to make the reception a diurnal event? Options:
  A) a nightly
  B) a weekly
  C) a short
  D) an annual
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1352:

  The words in capital letters have the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.

  Lamide is VERY hostile.

  Options:
  A) Is Lamide so hostile?
  B) Is Lamide friendly?
  C) Was Lamide very hostile?
  D) Who is hostile?
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1353:

  Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.

  His intention was not actually to punish the villagers, and in any case he is now making moves to pacify them?

  Options:
  A) placate
  B) ridicule
  C) appease
  D) annoy
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1354:

  Choose the option that complete the gap(s).

  The politician _____ the family of the deceased?

  Options:
  A) greeted
  B) condoled
  C) wept over
  D) commiserated with
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1355:

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

  Many mines protested against the order to march into the coal pits

  Options:
  A) strut
  B) amble
  C) trudge
  D) ramble
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1356: Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).It would need a high flyer to make a first class degree in the university? Options:
  A) a smart performer
  B) an outright genius
  C) an outstanding scholar
  D) an unmitigated swot
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1357:

  Choose the option that best fills the gap.

  They _____ our donation with thanks.

  Options:
  A) recieved
  B) receipt
  C) received
  D) recceived
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1358: Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).The proprietor accused Uche of silently acquiescing to the students' demands? Options:
  A) submitting to
  B) adjusting
  C) compromising on
  D) resisting
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1359:

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

  The new Headmaster hoped that his men would pull together.

  Options:
  A) He expected that the men would cooperate with him.
  B) He thought that the men would compose themselves at work.
  C) He was certain that they would resign en masse.
  D) He was certain that their condition would improve under him.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1360:

  Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

  I knocked at his door, but he _____

  Options:
  A) has already left
  B) left already
  C) would already leave
  D) had already left
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  The correct answer is D .