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

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• Question 181:

  In the question below, choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:

  We shall offer a good job to a _____ to register guests in the Central Hotel

  Options:
  A) waiter
  B) watchman
  C) cashier
  D) receptionist
  E) cleaner
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 182:

  In the question below, choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:

  The lazy candidate suggested that it _____

  Options:
  A) is time we do away with JAMB
  B) was time we do away with JAMB
  C) is time we did away with JAMB
  D) was time we did away with JAMB
  E) is time we are done away with JAMB
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 183:

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

  Such measures end up exacerbating the pain,

  Options:
  A) aggravating
  B) increasing
  C) eliminating
  D) alleviating
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 184: Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).The manager made disparaging remarks about the retiring officer? Options:
  A) rude
  B) derogatory
  C) parochial
  D) cynical
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 185:

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

  The director's remark was extremely apposite to the shrine.

  Options:
  A) collected
  B) overwhelmed
  C) embarrased
  D) astonished
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 186:

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

  My eldest brother is now faced with the vicissitudes of married life?

  Options:
  A) amazement
  B) sweetness
  C) amiability
  D) stability
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 187:

  Read the passage and choose the most appropriate option for each gap.

  Just after ...1..... the aircraft gave a shudder and coughed. The pilot, from the ..2...... activated the emergency sheet to cover the improperly secured left rear ....3.... At the same time, he pushed a button on the panel to activate automatic turning, and the airplane ....4.... north-east He called the control ....5.... to report the misshaped requested clearance for emergency ....6....The plane circled the airport and prepared to return to the airport it had just left. Moments later, the aircraft ....7....to stop on a ....8.... ....9.... in oilskin ran in the light drizzle and were soon perched on the ....10.... of the plane, from where they began their inspection.

  and requested clearance for emergency ...6.....

  Options:
  A) return
  B) landing
  C) stopping
  D) arrival
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 188:

  Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentence:

  Walking down the street _____

  Options:
  A) the boy was knocked down by a car
  B) a car knocked the boy down
  C) the boy was knocked down by car
  D) a car collided with the boy
  E) a serious accident happened
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 189:

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

  The accident occurred when the driver of the car _____ the lorry?

  Options:
  A) reversed towards
  B) reversed into
  C) reversed to
  D) reversed back into
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 190:

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

  I abhor a traitor

  Options:
  A) fallacious person
  B) reveler of secrets
  C) progressive element
  D) keeper of secrets
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  The correct answer is D .