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

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• Question 1591:

  From the list of words or group of wordslettered A to D, choose the one that is mostnearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.

  God opposes the proud and rewards the _________

  Options:
  A) poor
  B) honest
  C) humble
  D) faithful
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1592:

  By the time a child reached the age of two years, the psychologist says he is ‘self-conscious’. This is not the same as the lay use of the term, although there is a connection. The psychologist means that the child is aware that he is a self and not an extension of his mother. This awareness is shown in such behavioural acts as disobedience and the use of the word ‘no’ with emphasis, because the child is aware that he does not have to obey parental commands. Parental commands (moral imperative) are given throughout these two years first for the child’s own safety e.g. ‘Don’t touch the fire and secondly, so that he begins to develop some sense of right and wrong. An adult is able to weigh the consequence of his actions, partly because he has developed a concept of idea of time. The young child lacks this concept and is governed by immediate desires which must be fulfilled. Thus, in some situations, he can be excused for not behaving morally, i.e. making the choice which is ‘good’ for himself and others. In other situations, he knows what is right and chooses not to do it. Immature adults can also behave in this self-centred way.

  The immature adult is like the child because Options:
  A) he has just become self-conscious
  B) he has learnt to use the word 'no'
  C) he has no concept of time
  D) some of his actions are delibrately irrational
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1593:

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

  The _____ event takes place every two years.

  Options:
  A) bienial
  B) biannual
  C) biennial
  D) biannal
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1594:

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

  I am happy to inform you that your boys are conscientious

  Options:
  A) industrious
  B) carefree
  C) careful
  D) corrupt
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1595:

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

  I was still sleeping when the national news _____ this morning

  Options:
  A) were broadcast
  B) were broadcasted
  C) was broadcast
  D) was broadcasted
  E) were being broadcasted
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1596:

  Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

  The voyager's fetched up Nigeria?

  Options:
  A) The foreigners finally settled in Nigeria
  B) The journey by the sea ended in Nigeria
  C) The travellers made a stopover in Nigeria
  D) The discoverers landed in Nigeria after along journey
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1597: Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.Despite his laxity in other matters, Ojo's father drew the line at truancy? Options:
  A) favoured
  B) rejected
  C) emphasized
  D) ignored
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1598: Fill the each gap with the most appropriate option from the list option from the list provided.Neither Agbo nor his parents _____ the meetings now? Options:
  A) attended
  B) attend
  C) has attended
  D) attends
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1599:

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

  The effect of rising prices has snowballed considerably

  Options:
  A) risen
  B) decreased
  C) frozen
  D) grown
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1600:

  Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

  The essay topic is nebulous?

  Options:
  A) vague
  B) incorrect
  C) distinct
  D) clear
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  The correct answer is A .