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

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• Question 1781:

  In the question below fill the gap with the appropriate option :

  One of the _____ selective marking of errors

  Options:
  A) school of thought suggested
  B) schools of thought suggest
  C) school of thoughts suggested
  D) schools of thought suggests
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1782:

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

  _____ the main points of the lectures given by the Director of the institute

  Options:
  A) Those were
  B) That was
  C) There were
  D) This was
  E) That is
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1783:

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

  The governor's action is out of tune with the declarations of his party

  Options:
  A) in disagreement
  B) in line
  C) out of touch
  D) in touch
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1784:

  Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.

  His textile business deals are in gross?

  Options:
  A) wholesale
  B) imported
  C) retailed
  D) exported
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1785:

  Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.

  Segun is somebody who always follow his own inclinations?

  Options:
  A) impusles
  B) aversions
  C) dispositions
  D) deviations
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1786:

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

  Some workers went on rampage at a trade-fair.

  Options:
  A) turned violent
  B) robbed
  C) were angry
  D) demostrated
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1787:

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

  The college was worried about Tunji;s garrulous tendency

  Options:
  A) reticent
  B) loqacious
  C) quarrelsome
  D) outspoken
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1788:

  Choose the option that has the consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).

  Knot?

  Options:
  A) cot
  B) keep
  C) nom
  D) king
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1789:

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

  The weather was still very heavy and sultry.

  Options:
  A) wintry and shadowy
  B) cold and friendly
  C) cloudly and thundery
  D) hot and uncomfortable
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1790:

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

  Musa will not do the job well because he has an itching palm.

  Options:
  A) He has rashes in his palm
  B) He is always looking for something to touch
  C) He is always ready to accept bribe
  D) He is tapping people on the back
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  The correct answer is C .