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

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• Question 1631:

  In the question below select the option which best express the meaning of the phrase or word underlined:

  It was interesting to observe the likeness between the pupil and his teacher

  Options:
  A) similarity
  B) relationship
  C) fondness
  D) affection
  E) affinity
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1632:

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

  Although the problem was simple …. Students were able to solve it.

  Options:
  A) Little
  B) Small
  C) Few
  D) A few
  E) A lot of.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1633:

  Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.

  The reason why he was not offered admission was _____ his results could not be found?

  Options:
  A) that
  B) when
  C) owing to
  D) because
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1634: Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).She said boxing is in fact her pet aversion? Options:
  A) something she likes very much
  B) somehing she dislikes very much
  C) a hobby she loves to pursue
  D) one thing she can't miss
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1635:

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

  It is advisable to administer the test in the morning when students are fresh

  Options:
  A) perform
  B) set
  C) undertake
  D) give
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1636:

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

  Bala was put off by Lanre's coquettish behaviour towards him?

  Options:
  A) unfriendly advances
  B) inviting and friendly advances
  C) quarrelsome attitude
  D) interesting attitude
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1637:

  Complete each of the following sentences by choosing the option that most suitably fills the space;

  For _____he is a secretary we shall not have correct minutes

  Options:
  A) because
  B) as long as
  C) so long
  D) in as much
  E) although
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1638:

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

  Ebun Ojo _____ international fame as an actress

  Options:
  A) aquired
  B) acquired
  C) acquared
  D) aqcuried
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1639: Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.You can travel on your own _____ ? Options:
  A) isn't it
  B) wouldn't you
  C) can't you
  D) shouldn't you
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1640:

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

  The government suffered a _____ when they lost two by-elections.

  Options:
  A) check
  B) set-back
  C) hindrance
  D) disturbance
  E) recession
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  The correct answer is B .