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

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• Question 1421: Fill each of the gap with the appropriate option from the list following the the gap.The adventurers run into many _____ in the forest? Options:
  A) dear
  B) dears
  C) deers
  D) deer
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1422: This question is based on the novel, The Life Changer.

  Talle was imprisoned for?

  Options:
  A) Murder
  B) Kidnapping and Robbery
  C) Kidnapping and extortion
  D) smuggling
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1423:

  As a candidate for this examination, you are being examined on one type of this paper, namely Type A, Type B, Type E and Type K.

  The reason for the popularity and acceptance of the leaves of fluted pumpkin in various parts of the country is largely well understood. Consumers of the leaves have grown owing to the claim that the leaf is a blood-boosting vegetable and a delicacy in the preparation of various dishes including local Nigerian soups. That is the much that many consumers know of this vegetable. The growing consumption has also meant that growers of the vegetable have been under increased pressure to keep up the supply. This has translated into more income for vegetable garden owners.

  Beyond the leaves lies the giant pod with scores of seeds that have proved to be a rich source of several nutrients required by the body. It is a sweet, nutty, flat, cream-coloured seed with a chewy texture. At the tender stage, the pod can be broken pen to clean the seed before boiling in water till cooked. Another option is to roast the seed that produces a pleasant flavor

  The use of pumpkin seed has increased since it has been found effective in treating prostate enlargement in men. The fact that pumpkin seeds serve as a good source of zinc makes them doubly well-suited for this role as a prostrate protector, since zinc is a mineral also used by healthcare workers to help reduce prostrate size. The healing properties of pumpkin seeds have also been recently investigated with respect to arthritis. Studies have shown that the addition pumpkin seeds to diet compares favourably with conventional drugs in reducing inflammatory symptoms. Apart from enhancing prostrate health, another reason for older men to make zinc-rich food such as pumpkin seeds a regular part of their diet is maintaining bone mineral density.

  Which type of this paper are you answering? Options:
  A) Type A
  B) Type B
  C) Type E
  D) Type K
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1424:

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

  The retired army officer did a yeoman's service to the nation.

  Options:
  A) His activity brought disrepute to the nation
  B) His service to the nation was not exemplary
  C) He was showered with the responsibilty of the yeoman
  D) He was very loyal to the nation
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1425:

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

  I would have been surprised if you _____ the orange

  Options:
  A) plucked
  B) have plucked
  C) had plucked
  D) did pluck
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1426:

  Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion in the following sentence;

  The traffic situation in Lagos can lead to disastrous consequences; a man lost a very lucrative job because he was held up by it

  Options:
  A) confused
  B) delayed
  C) annoyed
  D) intrigued
  E) obstructed
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1427:

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

  Their high _____ was an advantage

  Options:
  A) moral
  B) morality
  C) morale
  D) morals
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1428:

  Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined.

  The Governor told the chief that he was only on a routine tour.

  Options:
  A) normal and regular visit
  B) unplanned encounter
  C) surprise and impromptu check
  D) working, visit and homage
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1429:

  Whatever may be its wider implications, the explosion of hydrogen bomb is, for the meteorologist, simply another atmospheric disturbance. It should therefore be classed with certain rare natural...such as volcanic ...12... But there are certain features of a man-made disturbance that requires special examination. As with all events on this ...13...It is impossible to describe what happens in details. However we can be reasonably sure of the main effects, and most impressive of these arises from ...14...The immediate result of the ...15... is that the air surrounding the bomb is raised very rapidly to an enormously high...16... The hot gases expand violently as great....17...compressing the air around them into what is called...18... or blast wave that is responsible for much of terrible destructive power of the weapon.

  Another kind of wave arises because of the weight of the air. The force of the explosion lifts the ...19...waves. Waves of this type are normally felt by human beings and they have their effect on the weather.

  Adapted from Ayoola K.(2007) University for All Students, Lagos, Nigeria: Olive Free Venture

  Choose the most appropriate answer in the numbered 13 Options:
  A) skate
  B) snow
  C) scale
  D) scanner
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1430: Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).Beauty queens sometimes wears outlandish dresses Options:
  A) beautiful
  B) flashy
  C) familar
  D) attractive
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  The correct answer is C .