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

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• Question 2511:

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

  The sea wave continues to _____ the cliff on the west coast constantly

  Options:
  A) impair
  B) rub
  C) knock
  D) erode
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2512:

  Fill the blank spaces with the most appropriate of options A-E:

  We were all delighted when the beautiful lady in our house ….. a bouncing baby boy.

  Options:
  A) Delivered
  B) Born
  C) Brought forth
  D) Gave birth to
  E) Gave bath to
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2513:

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

  Students could be timid?

  Options:
  A) pugnacious
  B) friendly
  C) bold
  D) covetous
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2514:

  In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:

  He moved out of the house because the landlord and his wife were always fighting _____

  Options:
  A) them selves
  B) theirselves
  C) each other
  D) one another
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2515:

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

  The first graduation ceremony of the university was attended by men from all ______ of life.

  Options:
  A) Works
  B) Areas
  C) Walks
  D) Parts
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2516:

  Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

  A citizen in a democracy can _____ the law if he or she wants to correct an injustice.

  Options:
  A) turn up
  B) bring out
  C) bring up
  D) turn to
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2517:

  Choose from the option the word that has the same consonant sound as the represented by the letter(s) underlined.

  Church?

  Options:
  A) feature
  B) chauffeur
  C) ocean
  D) machine
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2518:

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

  Many young men of nowadays do not know how to properly _____ their cloths.

  Options:
  A) press
  B) iron
  C) smoothen
  D) stretch
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2519: Identify the word that has the stress on the second syllable. Options:
  A) reproduce
  B) always
  C) result
  D) understand
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2520:

  Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined statement or words:

  If he were to apologize i would probably forgive him

  Options:
  A) I shall not forgive him even if he apologizes.
  B) He is likely to apologize and be forgiven.
  C) I shall definitely forgive him if he apologizes.
  D) If he apologizes, I shall decide whether or not to forgive him.
  E) He will not apologize and i will not forgive him
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  The correct answer is D .