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

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• Question 2121:

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

  His attempts were nipped in the bud

  Options:
  A) unsuccessful
  B) cut short
  C) frustrated
  D) disqualified
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2122:

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

  Idubor has gone to see his mechanic because his car engine needs to be turned

  Options:
  A) in
  B) off
  C) up
  D) on
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2123:

  Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

  The speaker was rather bold in his presentation of the case?

  Options:
  A) unfair
  B) reserved
  C) ashamed
  D) formal
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2124:

  Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

  Our teacher described Agbo's story as a phantom?

  Options:
  A) scary
  B) realistic
  C) fanciful
  D) interesting
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2125:

  This question is based on the novel, The Life Changer.

  The novel is written in the ___________

  Options:
  A) First-person and Third person point of view
  B) Third person Omniscient
  C) second-person point of view
  D) limited omniscient
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2126:

  In the question below choose the phrase or word which best completes the meaning of each sentence:

  He used to play tennis, but he doesn't _____

  Options:
  A) as of now
  B) any longer
  C) again
  D) presently
  E) since
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2127:

  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.

  According to the writer, corruption is triggered off by Options:
  A) unnecessary afflunce
  B) selfish interests
  C) private officials
  D) public officers
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2128:

  In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:

  The judge blamed the plaintiff for misleading the court

  Options:
  A) defendant
  B) complainant
  C) accused
  D) prosecution
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2129:

  In the passage below, the numbered gaps (11-20) indicate missing words. From the options lettered A- Ethe most appropriate option.

  The head of the -11- is called the queen bee. She is -12-than the rest of the bees. Her main task in the colony is to lay eggs. Most of the other bees are the -13- bees. These bees collect nectar and -14- from flowers. The nectar that iscarried by the worker bees is deposited on the hive and then -15- into honey. The worker bees also help to look after the young bees. As soon as they are -16-, the worker bees feed the young bees with pollen and nectar. The third type of bee found in the colony is the -17- or male bee. The main task of such a bee is to -18- with a new queen. The queen bee has a life span of about three years. During this period, she would have -19- more than half a million eggs. When the queen bee is dying, a new queen would be groomed. This new queen will eventually take over the duties of the old queen when the -20- dies.

  In question number 16above choose the best option from letters A- Ethat best complete the gap

  Options:
  A) born
  B) hatched
  C) transformed
  D) raised
  E) weaned
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2130:

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

  My goats are grazing _____ the field

  Options:
  A) on
  B) in
  C) at
  D) into
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  The correct answer is B .