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

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• Question 1451:

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

  Do not take my books out of this office unless you _____ my permission to do so

  Options:
  A) get
  B) have
  C) had got
  D) are having
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1452: Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. All the researchers were asked to gather information on the new viral infection. Options:
  A) Give.
  B) Collect.
  C) Disseminate.
  D) Distort.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1453:

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

  The principal advised the students to bear with him in their present situation since every cloud has a silver lining?

  Options:
  A) every school has its problem
  B) every bad situation has something good
  C) good things always bring problems
  D) difficulties often bring good things
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1454:

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

  Until his recent experience, Onimisi used to pride himself _____ his fearlessness?

  Options:
  A) on
  B) by
  C) about
  D) for
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1455: Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. The dispute between the two countries has resulted in the severing of diplomatic relations. Options:
  A) Strenghtening.
  B) Breaking.
  C) Securing.
  D) Swapping.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1456:

  This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at Forcados High school'.

  Who were the two people Seyi lawal and Jimi met coming out of the principal office?

  Options:
  A) Efua and her Mother
  B) Mr and Mrs Solade
  C) Caro and Nene Ekpo
  D) Teacher okoro and mama Silifat
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1457:

  From the options lettered A-D, choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

  Bankole is upset as his wife does not understand his predicament .

  Options:
  A) sadness
  B) dilemma
  C) deadlock
  D) happiness
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1458:

  The coach has asked the Bright Rangers to be paid their --6-- salaries and --7-- so as to --8-- them to victory against Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa in Saturday'sall-importantCAF Champions League Match. Bright Rangers are the third in group B with four points --9-- many matches and need to --10-- defeat at second-placed Al - Ahly to stay in the --11-- for a place in the semi-final of Africa's most prestigious club competition. The Coach told MTN Football.com that the team would be better motivated if they at leastreceive their August salaries before the Al-Ahly --12--. We have to make sure that they are paid their salaries --13-- so that they can play the game of their lives. The government has done very well, but it will be a big morale --14-- to get paid for them to go out there and play. The Coach informed MTN Football.com that the Bright Rangers plan to employ the counter --15-- to get a result in Cario.

  --8--

  Options:
  A) push
  B) spur
  C) move
  D) instigate
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1459:

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

  If the boys arrived early enough, the match _____ ?

  Options:
  A) would have been played
  B) will be played
  C) will have to be played
  D) would be played
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1460: Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).The prosecutor was fully able to substantiate the charge Options:
  A) expatiate on
  B) prove
  C) dismiss
  D) weaken
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  The correct answer is B .