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

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• Question 1491:

  Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics:

  They come here on bootless errand.

  Options:
  A) worthwhile
  B) vain
  C) delusive
  D) intended
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1492:

  Read the passage and choose the most appropriate option for each gap.

  Just after ...1..... the aircraft gave a shudder and coughed. The pilot, from the ..2...... activated the emergency sheet to cover the improperly secured left rear ....3.... At the same time, he pushed a button on the panel to activate automatic turning, and the airplane ....4.... north-east He called the control ....5.... to report the misshaped requested clearance for emergency ....6....The plane circled the airport and prepared to return to the airport it had just left. Moments later, the aircraft ....7....to stop on a ....8.... ....9.... in oilskin ran in the light drizzle and were soon perched on the ....10.... of the plane, from where they began their inspection.

  ...to cover the improperly secured left rear ....3....

  Options:
  A) hatch
  B) door
  C) entrance
  D) gate
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1493:

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

  It is sheer foolhardiness for unarmed policemen to pursue armed robbers

  Options:
  A) nonsense
  B) bravery
  C) foolishness
  D) stupidity
  E) foolish risk taking
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1494:

  In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:

  The war against malaria keeps waxing

  Options:
  A) Decreasing
  B) increasing
  C) wavering
  D) happening
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1495:

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

  Our government is making determined efforts to eradicate illiteracy

  Options:
  A) compulsory
  B) ineffective
  C) innocent
  D) unreliable
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1496:

  Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :

  After completing half of the journey, all the travellers could do was trudge along

  Options:
  A) walk lazily
  B) run briskly
  C) walk and stop intermittently
  D) walk wearily
  E) walk with determination
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1497:

  fill in the blank spaces in the following sentences making use of the best of the five options :

  These six employees _______ absent from work since new year’s day.

  Options:
  A) Are
  B) Have been
  C) Were
  D) Had been
  E) Are being
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1498:

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

  The school will _____ for Easter in another six weeks

  Options:
  A) break off
  B) break away
  C) break out
  D) break up
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1499:

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

  The man insisted on giving unsolicited _____

  Options:
  A) advice
  B) advices
  C) advise
  D) advises
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1500:

  LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS

  In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

  As the drama unfolded, Olatinuke was advised to keep her shirt on

  Options:
  A) she was advised to commit herself
  B) she was advised to stay calm
  C) she was advised to join the club
  D) she was advised to wear her shirt
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  The correct answer is B .