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 2131:

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

  thatch

  Options:
  A) clothing
  B) mother
  C) then
  D) method
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2132:

  For these questions, choose the option that best complete the gap(s):

  The doctor listened to my heartbeat with a _______.

  Options:
  A) cardiograph
  B) stethoscope
  C) chromometer
  D) microscope
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2133:

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

  At the time I arrived, Olu was lying in third place.

  Options:
  A) Olu's third position coincided with my arrival
  B) When I arrived, Olu was sleeping in the space reserved for him
  C) It was a competition and Olu was in third position when I arrived
  D) On my arrived at the competition, Olu went to sleep
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2134:

  In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s):

  One would wish _____ missed that opportunity to be present at the graduation ball

  Options:
  A) to have not
  B) for having not
  C) to having
  D) not to have
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2135: This question is based on the novel, The Life Changer.

  According to the novel, what delicacy is considered to be students' favourite?

  Options:
  A) Danwake
  B) Snail
  C) Spaghetti
  D) Indomie jollof
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2136:

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

  Kelechi hardly ever falls sick

  Options:
  A) most often
  B) very seldom
  C) sometimes
  D) frequently
  E) occasionally
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2137:

  Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

  When the cashier told him to join the queue, he considered it _____ his dignity?

  Options:
  A) a drawback to
  B) an affront on
  C) withdrawal from
  D) a strain on
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2138:

  Choose the option that best fills the gap.

  They _____ our donation with thanks.

  Options:
  A) recieved
  B) receipt
  C) received
  D) recceived
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2139:

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

  Everyone's condition was appalling

  Options:
  A) cloudy
  B) pleasant
  C) complex
  D) simple
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2140:

  Choose the option that complete the gap(s).

  He says he _____ find me a job, but will accommodate me?

  Options:
  A) could not
  B) was not able to
  C) is not able to
  D) cannot be able to
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  The correct answer is D .