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

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• Question 1521:

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

  Because of the hard times, workers live in ___________ poverty

  Options:
  A) repulsive
  B) ridiculous
  C) abject
  D) unpardonable
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1522:

  Choosing the word or phrase from A to E which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words in each sentence:

  While the mother and father were arguing furiously their small-boy sat patiently taking in everything they said

  Options:
  A) absorbing
  B) accommodating
  C) embracing
  D) accepting
  E) noting
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1523:

  Choose the option that best completes the gap.

  I'll find time for my _________ when I get _________with this difficult assignment.

  Options:
  A) past-time/over
  B) pass-time/over
  C) passtime/through
  D) pastime/through
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1524: Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word underlined word(s)If we must live together as one people, we must learn to tolerate disparate dispositions? Options:
  A) converging
  B) accommodating
  C) conflicting
  D) opposing
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1525:

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

  This case is within the jurisdiction of the council.

  Options:
  A) record
  B) prohibition
  C) authority
  D) finance
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1526:

  Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.

  Since mortality is the lot of man, argued the preacher, we must all accept death with equanimity?

  Options:
  A) concern
  B) uncertainty
  C) serenity
  D) anxiety
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1527:

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

  The leader has the unstinting support of his party?

  Options:
  A) cautious
  B) uninspiring
  C) unsparing
  D) laudable
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1528:

  Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentence:

  The project which seemed very near realization _____ because of lack of funds

  Options:
  A) fell over
  B) fell through
  C) fell off
  D) fell in
  E) fell down
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1529:

  In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:

  Old customs die hard. This implies that old customs

  Options:
  A) cause a lot of hardship and death
  B) must be stopped
  C) never die out
  D) cause hardship for younger people
  E) tend to last for a long time
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1530:

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

  The popularity of the slogan is beginning to wane

  Options:
  A) wear
  B) slide
  C) thin out
  D) decline
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  The correct answer is D .