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

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• Question 2311:

  Fill in the gap(s) with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap(s).

  One of the three candidates contesting the union election was obliged to _____ in favour of his friends?

  Options:
  A) step down
  B) stand down
  C) step out
  D) stand out
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2312:

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

  "come here, you pretty child; I hear you will be going to the same school as my daughter." Who made this statement and to whom?

  Options:
  A) Aunt Moni said this to Efua
  B) Efua to Aunt Moni
  C) Mrs. Ekpo said this to Efua
  D) Aunt Moni to Mrs. Ekpo
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2313:

  In the question below choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence:

  When you are faced with an examination of this nature, endeavour to keep your mind _____ the job and not be distracted for one moment

  Options:
  A) at
  B) in
  C) for
  D) on
  E) to
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2314:

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

  The policeman looked at the face of the robber and saw tell-tale signs of a dyed-in-the wool convict.

  Options:
  A) hardened
  B) remorseless
  C) heady
  D) hardhearted
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2315:

  Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:

  We couldn't find the official who was to act as our guide _____ , he has left before we arrived

  Options:
  A) Moreover
  B) Actually
  C) Nevertheless
  D) However
  E) Even
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2316:

  Choose the word that has the same CONSONANT SOUND as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
  marks

  Options:
  A) exhaust
  B) axe
  C) mosque
  D) exist
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2317:

  Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined world(S).

  Mr. Dzokoto plays the piano with great dexterity?

  Options:
  A) wisdom
  B) power
  C) force
  D) skill
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2318:

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

  'Be that as _____ we are determined to get to the root of the matter!' shouted the officer

  Options:
  A) you like
  B) it may
  C) it would
  D) it might
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2319:

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

  Do you mind if i wait for the reply? I'd rather you _____ again tomorrow

  Options:
  A) called
  B) will call
  C) can call
  D) call
  E) were calling
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2320: Choose the option that best complete the gap. The words _____ divided between the end of one line. Options:
  A) Has being.
  B) Have been.
  C) Have being.
  D) Has been.
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  The correct answer is B .