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

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• Question 1671: Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. Joke gave Muhammad a jaunty smile. Options:
  A) A cheerful.
  B) A discouraging.
  C) An inviting.
  D) A frightful.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1672:

  Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.

  Dupe was promoted for her efficiency

  Options:
  A) ability
  B) inconsistency
  C) incompetence
  D) rudness
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1673: Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).The town was in such a turmoil that the dance as called off Options:
  A) mouring state
  B) rainly state
  C) state of darkness
  D) state of confusion
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1674: Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter underlined. Epitaph. Options:
  A) Pneumonia.
  B) Pseudo.
  C) Fan.
  D) Paper.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1675: Fill the each gap with the most appropriate option from the list option from the list provided.A wide range of options _____ made available to the political parties during the recently concluded elections? Options:
  A) are
  B) were
  C) was
  D) is
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1676:

  In the question below choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence:

  Journalists always collect and publish _____

  Options:
  A) informations
  B) an information
  C) some information
  D) information
  E) much unformation
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1677:

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

  If you travel by air you will be given an allowance to cover _____

  Options:
  A) a luggage
  B) luggage
  C) luggages
  D) a baggage
  E) baggages
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1678: Select the wrongly spelt word from the options below: Options:
  A) disappointed
  B) embarassed
  C) equipped
  D) rhythm
  E) restaurant
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1679:

  This question is based on the novel, The Life Changer.

  Ummi's husband wanted to study law but the providence chose that he study _____

  Options:
  A) commerce
  B) accounting
  C) law
  D) history
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1680:

  I dare not lift the veil that protects our tribal marriage customs and ceremonies from the eyes of outsiders. There is already too little in this world that is sacred; and what Fatmata and I were required to go through during the next week must remain so. I was deeply in debt by the time everything was over, but I was absolutely satisfied with my parents’ choice. Fatmata was as black as satin, and as soft. She had the teeth and smile of a goddess. The Dopo tutors had done their job well; she was a completely efficient lover and mother. I brought her home with swelling pride, and began at once to save all I could spare towards the cost of acquiring my second wife. My anti-Western revolt was gaining momentum

  When the author said 'my anti-western revolt was gaining momentum' (line 7) he was referring to the fact that Options:
  A) he did not like polygamy
  B) he hated Europeans
  C) he did not want to marry another wife
  D) he admires everything about his wife
  E) he rovolted against European values
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  The correct answer is E .