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

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• Question 1531:

  In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:

  The lady acted courageously when thieves attacked her

  Options:
  A) shyly
  B) fearlessly
  C) indiscreetly
  D) timidly
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1532:

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

  No sooner _____ to fall

  Options:
  A) did we set out when the rain had started
  B) had we set out than the rain started
  C) were we setting out than the rain started
  D) we had set out when the rain started
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1533:

  From the alternative provided in the question below select the one which is most appropriately completes the sentence:

  Had he known that it would rain, he _____ his umbrella with him.

  Options:
  A) would have taking
  B) was going to take
  C) would be taking
  D) would have taken
  E) would take
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1534:

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

  I have been trying to locate you _____

  Options:
  A) since five days
  B) five days now
  C) since five days now
  D) for five days
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1535:

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

  mother

  Options:
  A) think
  B) teacher
  C) breathe
  D) watched
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1536:

  Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

  I tried to discourage him, but he persisted _______ revealing the secret of his son.

  Options:
  A) for
  B) in
  C) on
  D) to
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1537:

  Choose the word or phrase from options A - E which has the opposite in meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentences:

  It is generally believed that misers are not loved by many

  Options:
  A) spendthrifts
  B) spenders
  C) hoaders
  D) savers
  E) thieves
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1538:

  Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

  He needed not to have played in the position of quarterback in volley ball.

  Options:
  A) He participated in the game in his unusual position
  B) Nobody expected him to have participated in the game
  C) He wanted to play in a position other than the one he was offered
  D) Someone did not want him to play in the position that he played
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1539: Choose the option that has a different stress pattern from the others. Options:
  A) impound
  B) subject (verb)
  C) canoe
  D) knowledge
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1540:

  Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

  As it relates to sex education, Aliya's father advised that

  Options:
  A) she should abstain totally from sex as this is the worst sin ever in the history of human civilisation
  B) she should wisely decide before letting go of her body
  C) she should be mindful of her company of friends and the media's influence on sexual affairs
  D) sexual affair is no longer a hidden issue and she should wisely make her choices
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  The correct answer is C .