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

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• Question 2161:

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

  Sibi _____ novels since she came home

  Options:
  A) is reading
  B) had been reading
  C) has read
  D) has been reading
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2162: Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).Some equatorial areas have a sultry climate? Options:
  A) a hot
  B) an inclement
  C) a temperate
  D) a stable
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2163:

  From the list of words or group of wordslettered A to D, choose the one that is mostnearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.

  I am quite outspoken but my brother is __________

  Options:
  A) dumb
  B) indolent
  C) taciturn
  D) modest
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2164:

  choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined

  The incumbent president conceded defeat before the final result was announced.

  Options:
  A) accepted
  B) rejected
  C) opposed
  D) challenged
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2165:

  Complete the following with the appropriate answer to the question:

  John would you mind lifting this box?

  Options:
  A) yes, I mind
  B) no, I don't
  C) no, I do
  D) yes, I don't mind
  E) no I mind
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2166:

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

  After months of tedious climbing, the team reached the _____ of the mountain

  Options:
  A) end
  B) summit
  C) height
  D) terminal
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2167:

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

  Once i have finished all my homework, i am permitted to watch television

  Options:
  A) I can only watch television at any time
  B) I can only watch television after doing my homework
  C) Television comes first, then homework second
  D) I can only finish my homework after permission to watch television
  E) after watching television i finished my homework
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2168:

  Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.

  The ruler expects full allegiance from his subjects at all times?

  Options:
  A) obedience
  B) homage
  C) disloyalty
  D) disaproval
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2169:

  In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phase in italics.
  Obi's dog is old but still lively.

  Options:
  A) attractive
  B) howling
  C) barking
  D) frisky
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2170:

  From the alternatives provided in the question below select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence:

  Shall i make the cheque _____ you or to your firm?

  Options:
  A) in for
  B) up with
  C) in with
  D) up for
  E) out to
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  The correct answer is E .