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

English is the study of the English language. The goal is to improve communication skills by practicing listening, speaking, reading, writing, and understanding language rules like pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar.

• Question 2011:

  In the question below select the option which best express the meaning of the phrase or word underlined:

  After a careful review of Adamu's last examination result, the principal concluded that his performance left much to be desired

  Options:
  A) was very unsatisfactory
  B) was very satisfactory
  C) was extremely desirable
  D) was very brilliant
  E) was extremely commendable
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2012:

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

  My father's advice to me was quite invaluable?

  Options:
  A) useless
  B) useful
  C) helpful
  D) unsolicited
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2013:

  Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :

  The teacher asked if she _____ seen her boyfriend recently

  Options:
  A) has
  B) have
  C) was
  D) had
  E) will have
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2014:

  In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:

  The accused was eventually convicted.

  Options:
  A) consequently
  B) subsequently
  C) finially
  D) lntially
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2015:

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

  Jide says he read in the papers that our uncle has been declared a persona non grata by the French government

  Options:
  A) unwelcome guest
  B) impersonator
  C) ungrateful person
  D) unofficial guest
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2016:

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

  His father surmounted the myriad of obstacles on his way.

  Options:
  A) most
  B) few
  C) all
  D) many
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2017: Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. You can learn a great deal just from watching other players. Options:
  A) Discover.
  B) Invent.
  C) Accumulate.
  D) Allow.
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2018:

  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
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2019:

  The coach has asked the Bright Rangers to be paid their --6-- salaries and --7-- so as to --8-- them to victory against Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa in Saturday'sall-importantCAF Champions League Match. Bright Rangers are the third in group B with four points --9-- many matches and need to --10-- defeat at second-placed Al - Ahly to stay in the --11-- for a place in the semi-final of Africa's most prestigious club competition. The Coach told MTN Football.com that the team would be better motivated if they at leastreceive their August salaries before the Al-Ahly --12--. We have to make sure that they are paid their salaries --13-- so that they can play the game of their lives. The government has done very well, but it will be a big morale --14-- to get paid for them to go out there and play. The Coach informed MTN Football.com that the Bright Rangers plan to employ the counter --15-- to get a result in Cario.

  --11--

  Options:
  A) focus
  B) centre
  C) running
  D) front
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2020:

  Choose the word that has the same consonant sound as the one in bracket

  Ask[ed]

  Options:
  A) whistle
  B) bed
  C) set
  D) Third
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is C .