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

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• Question 1691:

  Choose the word that has a different stress pattern

  Options:
  A) Project(V)
  B) Basic
  C) Suspect(V)
  D) Neglect
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1692:

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

  The girl's father was astounded to see her appear from the shrine.

  Options:
  A) collected
  B) overwhelmed
  C) embarrassed
  D) astonished
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1693:

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

  Young people have a penchant for fast cars.

  Options:
  A) likeness
  B) passion
  C) madness
  D) dislike
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1694:

  There are many indicators with which to assess or measure corruption. One of them is the affluent living habit of the public official compared to his/her income. Corruption occurs when a public official expects to be induced to perform an act which that public official is ordinarily required to do by law.

  Corruption can slow down development. One of the most widely discussed consequences of corruption is the distortion of governmental expenditure. This often results in public money being wasted on white elephant projects, rather than people-oriented services such as health and education. As a result, more opportunities are presented for corrupt use or diversion of funds. Raising the ethical standards of governance can lead to many benefits especially for the economic, political and social development of a country.

  Fighting corruption and promoting governance is therefore crucial to developing an environment that facilitates the social, political and economic development of the people. However, while there are often general statements made about the effects of corruption on poverty and development, there is not an explicit recognition that corruption is more than just wealth misappropriation or abuse of power. Corruption impoverishes countries and deprives their citizens of good governance. It destabilizes economic system. When organized crime and other illegal activities flourish, basic public functions are eroded and the quality of life of the people is reduced. Bribery, for example is universally regarded as a crime, but it also reflects socio-economic problems that require broad-based preventive measures and the involvement of the society at large.

  Another implication of global measures against corruption is making government work better by improving the economy. Finally, redesigning political and regulatory structures will reduce corruption and other anti-system players that encourage corrupt practices.

  The essence of fighting corruption according to the passage is to Options:
  A) send the corrupt to gaol
  B) promote good governance
  C) punish corrupt politicians
  D) make people richer
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1695:

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

  I can't stand people prying into my private life; Ladi said ' _____ ' agreed Agbenu?

  Options:
  A) Me too
  B) Likewise myself
  C) Me neither
  D) I also
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1696:

  In the question below choose the expression which best complete the sentence:

  The manager said that unless the employes worked harder the factory would have to be closed. The manager said that _____

  Options:
  A) the employees were not working hard, and so the factory would be closed
  B) the employees should not close early so that they could produce more
  C) the factory was not productive because the employees were lazy
  D) the factory would be shut if the employees did not increase their output
  E) the factory was closed because the employees did not work hard enough
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1697:

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

  After the war, the victors became increasingly vindictive?

  Options:
  A) Vengeful attacks were incessantly carried out on those who lost war
  B) Friendly measures were taken to heal the wounds
  C) Repreesive measures were taken against those who lost the war
  D) Those who won the war became treacherous
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1698:

  Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :

  The solution to the problem has so far _____ the scientist

  Options:
  A) defied
  B) allured
  C) eluded
  D) denied
  E) avoided
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1699:

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

  The paper carries many humorous cartoon on Saturdays

  Options:
  A) amorous
  B) grievous
  C) hilarious
  D) grave
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1700:

  Fill in the gap(s) with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap(s).

  It was an _____ moment for us to be _____ to welcome the new Vice - Chancellor?

  Options:
  A) opportune /privileged
  B) opportuned / privileged
  C) opportune / opportuned
  D) opportuned / opportune
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  The correct answer is A .