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 2111:

  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.

  Just after ...1..... the aircraft gave a shudder and coughed.

  Options:
  A) departure
  B) take off
  C) leaving
  D) flying
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2112:

  choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.

  He was underratedat the preliminary stage of the competition

  Options:
  A) advance
  B) initial
  C) selection
  D) crucial
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2113:

  Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phase in italics.

  He is loved for his altruism.

  Options:
  A) benevolence
  B) sincerity
  C) selfishness
  D) selflessness
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2114: In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:Adah has not been regular at lectures because she has been off colour Options:
  A) gloomy
  B) trying to hide her bleached skin
  C) slightly sick
  D) upset
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2115:

  For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.

  Her death was a bolt from the blue to us.

  Options:
  A) Her death bolted us together
  B) Her death caused confusion
  C) Her death sealed our hopes
  D) Her death was unexpected
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2116:

  choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.

  The governor was incoherent in his speech

  Options:
  A) uncoordinated
  B) talkative
  C) confused
  D) eloquent
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2117:

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

  The awareness of mortality has always imposed some restraint on man's excesses

  Options:
  A) celestial
  B) eternity
  C) continuity
  D) inexistence
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2118:

  Fill in the gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided?

  His chances in the games _____ seriously jeopardized?

  Options:
  A) have been
  B) has been
  C) have being
  D) has being
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2119:

  This question is from the novel The Last Days at Forcados High school.

  What was the name of Jimi’s elder brother who stays abroad?

  Options:
  A) Wole
  B) Femi
  C) Ansa
  D) Jolly
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2120:

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

  Everybody respects the team leader.

  Options:
  A) looks up for
  B) looks up on
  C) looks up to
  D) looks up at
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  The correct answer is C .