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 2401:

  Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

  Her problem was exacerbated by the loss of her father.

  Options:
  A) exaggerated
  B) solved
  C) aggravated
  D) infuriated
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2402:

  Choose the option that complete the gap(s).

  Our soldiers are starting to zero _____ the enemy?

  Options:
  A) at
  B) in on
  C) unto
  D) on it
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2403:

  In the question below, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

  One thing I will not be complaining about in my new job is a lack of excitement.

  Options:
  A) The job is bad.
  B) The job is exciting.
  C) The job is not too exciting.
  D) The job has been previously done.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2404:

  Choose the word that has the same consonant sound as the one in bracket;

  Smoo[th]

  Options:
  A) worth
  B) wealthy
  C) brother
  D) dress
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2405:

  Choose the option that rhymes with the given word.

  Own?

  Options:
  A) brown
  B) frown
  C) gown
  D) phone
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2406: This question is based on the novel, The Life Changer.

  What is Ummi's Occupation?

  Options:
  A) Nurse
  B) Teacher
  C) Businessperson
  D) Accountant
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2407: Choose the option that best completes the gap(S).You can travel on your on your own _____ ? Options:
  A) isn't it
  B) can't you
  C) won't you
  D) shan't you
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2408:

  Choose the the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The syllables are written in capital letters.

  My father READ the newspaper.

  Options:
  A) Did my father steal the newspaper?
  B) Who read the newspaper?
  C) What did my father read
  D) Whose father read the newspaper
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2409:

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.

  calyx

  Options:
  A) blinks
  B) eclipse
  C) example
  D) desk
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2410: It is clear to me that you won't visit Okoro this holiday, will you?... Options:
  A) Yes, I wont
  B) Yes, I wiil visit
  C) No, I won't
  D) No, I will not visit
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  The correct answer is C .