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 2371:

  Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap.

  We saw Ifueko ____________ an egg on the wall.

  Options:
  A) smashed
  B) smash
  C) smashing
  D) smashes
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2372:

  Choose the options that have the same consonant as the ones represented by the letter(s) underlined:

  leisure

  Options:
  A) sure
  B) ledger
  C) treasure
  D) judge
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2373:

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

  The old politicians were discredited because they tried to _____ the people's ignorance

  Options:
  A) cash in on
  B) catch in with
  C) catch in on
  D) cash in with
  E) cash in by
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2374: We have to iron out our difference at once? Options:
  A) We must clear up without delay our misunderstanding
  B) We must ensure that our problems are eminated at all cost
  C) We have to settle our disagreement once and for all
  D) We have to solve some of our problems for now
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2375:

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

  Owing to the constant harassment of the populace by armed robbers, all night guards have been instructed to shoot _____ every moving things

  Options:
  A) at sight
  B) by sight
  C) in sight
  D) off sight
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2376: In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:'This is a miniaturized version of your house' remarked the Architect. Options:
  A) compressed
  B) abridged
  C) decreased
  D) smaller
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2377:

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

  The soldiers pledge their ________ loyalty to the new government

  Options:
  A) enduring
  B) tireless
  C) complete
  D) questionable
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2378: Choose the option that best completes the gap(S).A nursery rhyme is used to teach pupils how to spell the word _____ ? Options:
  A) hipoppotemus
  B) hippoppotemus
  C) hipoppotamus
  D) hippopotamus
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2379:

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

  What embarrasses is the stealthy way in which the new servant goes about his duties in the house

  Options:
  A) indolent
  B) furtive
  C) boisterous
  D) agile
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2380:

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

  The beggar's takings snow-belled every hour.

  Options:
  A) grew
  B) turned white
  C) grew into a ball
  D) turned into snow
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  The correct answer is A .