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

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• Question 1661:

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

  The essence of governance is to seek the good and well-being of the majority of the people?

  Options:
  A) characteristics
  B) importance
  C) secret
  D) goal
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1662:

  Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

  The man described his son a a wilful character?

  Options:
  A) wicked
  B) obstinate
  C) wild
  D) tricky
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1663:

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

  The secretary said that the postponement of the meeting was due to unforeseen circumstances.

  Options:
  A) The date of the meeting was shifted as a result of unexpected reasons
  B) The meeting's date was off for strange reasons
  C) The meeting was called as a result of obstacles hitherto unknown
  D) The meeting broke off as a bird's eye closely
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1664:

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

  Wilfred was a mindless criminal

  Options:
  A) strong
  B) mindful
  C) feeling
  D) memorable
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1665:

  In the question below, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

  The man puts his foot down whenever he is convinced of his action.

  Options:
  A) He desires to assert his will in the situation.
  B) He makes his mark wherever he goes.
  C) His attitude demonstrates someone who likes to oppress others around him.
  D) He demonstrates firmness of character.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1666:

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

  A government spokesman announced that efforts _____ the release of hostages are continuing

  Options:
  A) to obtain
  B) in obtaining
  C) for obtaining
  D) of obtaining
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1667:

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

  The event reported in the newspaper did not happen years ago; they _____

  Options:
  A) are of recent
  B) had happened recently
  C) are recent
  D) recently happened
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1668:

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

  The judge blamed the plaintiff for misleading the court

  Options:
  A) defendant
  B) complainant
  C) accused
  D) prosecution
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1669:

  When Thomas Jefferson wrote in the American Declaration of independence that ‘all men are created equal’, he was not seeking to describe men’s endowments, but their political and legal rights. He was not saying that men do not differ from one another in the powers and dimensions of their bodies, minds and characters. He was asserting that despite variations and differences, they all possessed the right to equal political and legal treatment. We must however, ask of what real values are political and legal equality to a man who has no bread to eat , no clothes to wear, no roof to shelter him, no chance to earn a livelihood? What we understand as a democratic society must provide for its citizen’s minimum status protection in his deprivation, losses and fears.

  In our time, the nations of the democratic world have installed elaborate system of social security and welfare, ranging from compensation for industrial accidents to subsidize housing, unemployment insurance, old age pension, psychiatric care and national health services. It is encouraging that the democratic nations are making a serious effort to provide against the characteristic losses and disasters of human life.

  The evolving status of the Negro in America is attracting the attention of the champions of equality. Much has been written on the wrongs, injustice and inequalities of the coloured citizen of the USA and much remains to be said because the history of this struggle for human rights is still unfolding.

  A suitable tittle for the passage is Options:
  A) democracy
  B) discrimination
  C) equality
  D) freedom
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1670:

  Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

  'I do not trust him', he said, in a rare moment of candour.

  Options:
  A) reproach
  B) dishonesty
  C) frankness
  D) fairness
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  The correct answer is B .