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 2411:

  Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion in the following sentence;

  His jail terms were to run concurrently

  Options:
  A) simultaneously
  B) uniformly
  C) laboriously
  D) consecutively
  E) judiciously
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2412:

  Read the passage and choose the most appropriate option for each gap.

  Just after ...1..... the aircraft gave a shudder and coughed. The pilot, from the ..2...... activated the emergency sheet to cover the improperly secured left rear ....3.... At the same time, he pushed a button on the panel to activate automatic turning, and the airplane ....4.... north-east He called the control ....5.... to report the misshaped requested clearance for emergency ....6....The plane circled the airport and prepared to return to the airport it had just left. Moments later, the aircraft ....7....to stop on a ....8.... ....9.... in oilskin ran in the light drizzle and were soon perched on the ....10.... of the plane, from where they began their inspection.

  ....9.... in oilskin ran in the light drizzle

  Options:
  A) workers
  B) engineers
  C) fitters
  D) repairers
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2413:

  As a candidate for this examination, you are being examined on one type of this paper, namely Type A, Type B, Type E and Type K.

  The reason for the popularity and acceptance of the leaves of fluted pumpkin in various parts of the country is largely well understood. Consumers of the leaves have grown owing to the claim that the leaf is a blood-boosting vegetable and a delicacy in the preparation of various dishes including local Nigerian soups. That is the much that many consumers know of this vegetable. The growing consumption has also meant that growers of the vegetable have been under increased pressure to keep up the supply. This has translated into more income for vegetable garden owners.

  Beyond the leaves lies the giant pod with scores of seeds that have proved to be a rich source of several nutrients required by the body. It is a sweet, nutty, flat, cream-coloured seed with a chewy texture. At the tender stage, the pod can be broken pen to clean the seed before boiling in water till cooked. Another option is to roast the seed that produces a pleasant flavor

  The use of pumpkin seed has increased since it has been found effective in treating prostate enlargement in men. The fact that pumpkin seeds serve as a good source of zinc makes them doubly well-suited for this role as a prostrate protector, since zinc is a mineral also used by healthcare workers to help reduce prostrate size. The healing properties of pumpkin seeds have also been recently investigated with respect to arthritis. Studies have shown that the addition pumpkin seeds to diet compares favourably with conventional drugs in reducing inflammatory symptoms. Apart from enhancing prostrate health, another reason for older men to make zinc-rich food such as pumpkin seeds a regular part of their diet is maintaining bone mineral density.

  Which type of this paper are you answering? Options:
  A) Type A
  B) Type B
  C) Type E
  D) Type K
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2414:

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

  Though Mr. Iro is our new chairman, he views other members with jaundiced eye.

  Options:
  A) He takes a rather forceful position on dealing with his members
  B) He takes an unfavourable position concerning his members
  C) He takes a sicky view of his members
  D) He takes a rather hazy view of his members
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2415:

  In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:

  Science may be a complicated area of learning, but its teaching needs to be demystified

  Options:
  A) simplfied
  B) twisted
  C) made difficult
  D) distorted
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2416: The exercise must be done _____ possible Options:
  A) as quick as
  B) as quicker as
  C) as quickly as
  D) as most quick as
  E) as most quickly as
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2417:

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

  In spite of his humble beginning, Audu now throws his weight around?

  Options:
  A) His noble brith notwithstanding, Audu is a corrupt man
  B) From his poor background, Audu is now a rich man
  C) Despite his obvious poverty, Audu is a proud man
  D) Audu is arrogant despite his simple upbringing
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2418:

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

  Here is Mr Pam the tailor

  Options:
  A) He is the only person known as Mr Pam, and he is a tailor
  B) He is one of those known as Mr Pam, and he is a tailor
  C) He is the only tailor, and he is Mr Pam
  D) He is one of many tailors, and he is Mr Pam
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2419: Choose the option that best complete the gap. He went to the restaurant to enjoy the special _____. Options:
  A) Chef.
  B) Suite.
  C) Cuisine.
  D) A la carte.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2420: Fill each of the gap with the appropriate option from the list following the the gap.Emeka is now a _____ student but it took him years to _____? Options:
  A) matured / mature
  B) mature / mature
  C) mature / matured
  D) matured / matured
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  The correct answer is A .