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

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• Question 1461:

  In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters . From the options lettered A to D, choose the one which the sentence is the appropriate answer.
  Lambusa TOOK OFF the wig.

  Options:
  A) what did Lambusa do?
  B) Who took off the wig?
  C) Did Lambusa take off a wig?
  D) Did Lambusa take off a ring?
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1462: Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).Weight? Options:
  A) whale
  B) white
  C) whet
  D) writhe
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1463:

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

  The teacher's face broke into an incredulous smile when he heard Adamu's reason for coming late

  Options:
  A) irritating
  B) artificial
  C) unbelievable
  D) irresponsible
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1464:

  Choose the option that complete the gap(s).

  Because of his _______ nature Ayo was tricked out of his wristwatch?

  Options:
  A) kind
  B) pliable
  C) uncompromising
  D) uncalculating
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1465:

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

  Akpan was able to douse the flames with the new piece of equipment?

  Options:
  A) reduce
  B) extinguish
  C) ignite
  D) reinforce
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1466:

  Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

  Caught?

  Options:
  A) hot
  B) water
  C) sup
  D) wrong
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1467: Choose the option that best has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined?jugd?e? Options:
  A) measure
  B) general
  C) pressure
  D) grace
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1468:

  In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:

  Stephen was blamed for leaving his door ajar during the heavy rainfall.

  Options:
  A) unlocked
  B) unbolted
  C) open
  D) keyless
  E) locked
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1469:

  In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:

  I was anxious to arrive early for the lecture that i _____ my note in the car

  Options:
  A) forgot
  B) left
  C) dropped
  D) abandoned
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1470:

  Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.

  The severity of the harmattan helped me to complete my writing assignment in record time because I had no choice but to lock myself indoors.

  Options:
  A) warmth
  B) mildness
  C) moderation
  D) leniency
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  The correct answer is B .