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

English is the study of the English language. The goal is to improve communication skills by practicing listening, speaking, reading, writing, and understanding language rules like pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar.

• Question 1361:

  In the past, learning English as a separate subject seemed relatively easy. The textbook selected and graded items of language which were put into context and then practiced intensively. New items were carefully controlled do that the student could cope quite easily. Now that English used as a medium of instruction, however, all this has changed. Unknown items of grammar and vocabulary appear in texts which attempt to explain new and often difficult information. Difficulties with the language interact with difficulties as regards the subject matter. The student’s reading in his own subject slows down and his comprehension becomes less secure. He expresses himself slowly and often fails to convey his ideas exactly. He is disappointed to find that under pressure he makes a lot of unnecessary mistakes in area where he knows the correct language forms. His social relation are difficult as he cannot find the right phrase quickly enough to keep a conversation going; so his language often betrays him into dullness, coldness, or worst of all rudeness. Instead of the students being in control of the language, the language seems now to be in control of the student.

  All of this can be very depressing and the student can start to feel very anxious. Working in a foreign language is also very tiring, and the concentration and self-discipline required to correct one’s mistakes is very great indeed.

  The expression 'his language often betrays him into dullness,coldness,or worst of all, rudeness' means that Options:
  A) his English language lets him down and he becomes dull,cold and rude
  B) the way he uses the language gives one the impression that he is dull,cold or rude
  C) he betrays his bad manners by using English badly
  D) his dullness,coldness or rudeness
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1362: Choose the option that has a different stress pattern from the others. Options:
  A) impound
  B) subject (verb)
  C) canoe
  D) knowledge
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1363:

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

  The reason why he was not offered admission was _____ his results could not be found?

  Options:
  A) that
  B) when
  C) owing to
  D) because
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1364: Choose the option that rhymes with the given word. Tax. Options:
  A) Ask.
  B) Box.
  C) Lacks.
  D) Back.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1365:

  In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:

  All through his years in public office, he found his father's advice invaluable

  Options:
  A) priceless
  B) hopeless
  C) worthless
  D) helpful
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1366: Choose the option that has a different vowel sound from the others? Options:
  A) rough
  B) dog
  C) cough
  D) rot
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1367:

  Fill in the gap(s) with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap(s).

  What saved her was that she _____ to the side of the boat?

  Options:
  A) had clinged
  B) clung
  C) clinged
  D) clang
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1368:

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

  She only gives a superficial impression of warmth and friendliness.

  Options:
  A) a strong
  B) a fake
  C) deep
  D) an unrealistic
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1369: Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.After addressing the court for two hours, the defence counsel rested her case? Options:
  A) The defence counsel's was tried after speaking for two hours, so she took a break
  B) The judge adjourned the defence counsel's case after listening for two hours
  C) The defence counsel concluded her defence after speaking for two hours
  D) The judge advised the defence counsel to rest after two hours of address
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1370:

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

  It might be said that there is some kind of sibling rivalry between

  Options:
  A) Teemah and Bint
  B) Teemah and Omar
  C) Jamila and Omar
  D) Jamila and Teemah
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  The correct answer is B .