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

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• Question 2521: Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).In spite of constant financial support from his father, Udenyi treats his studies with considerable levity Options:
  A) seriousness
  B) enthusiasm
  C) wastefulness
  D) lassitude
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2522:

  Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed syllable are written in capital letters(s).

  political

  Options:
  A) politiCAL
  B) POlitical
  C) poliTIcal
  D) poLItical
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2523:

  The passage below has gas numbered 16 to 25. Immediately following each gap, four options re provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.

  Ofala is a festival that is celebrated in virtually every Igbo community in Nigeria. It is the king’s own festival during which he shows himself to his people, many of whom have probably not ….16…. [A. lied B. lay C. lain D. laid] eyes on him for a long time. The morning of the Ofala sees large crowds ….17…. [A. were gathered B. gather C. to be gathering D. gathers] in the palace arena. Suddenly a cannon ….18…. [A. booms B. shoots C. knocks D. bangs] repeatedly. Rich …. 19 …. [A vibration B gyration C explosion D percussion] from the royal musicians fills the air. The Igwe emerges like the rising sun ….20…. [A royally B resplendent C dazzled D surrounded] in white –bordered gold and black robes. The Igwe then begins the….21…. [A traditional B social C royal D cultural] dance with his wife. Followed by his entourage, he dances round the arena ….22…. [A from the cheers B at the cheer C with the cheers D to the cheers] and praises of the crowd. Finally, the Igwe takes his seat and his person begins to ….23…. [A pay their respects B Spray him with gifts C observe his steps D pay their tolls]. ‘Igweee! You will live long ….24…. [A t the throne B on the throne C by the throne D in the throne],’ they declare, bowing respectfully before him. The Igwe….25…. [A answers B responds C acknowledges D replies] their homage by touching their backs with the royal fly whisk. Exhausted, the Igwe rises. ‘Igweeee,’ the crowd hails. He waves his fly whisk for the last time and heads straight back to the palace with his entourage.

  In question number 22 above choose the best option from letters A - D that best complete the gap Options:
  A) from the cheers
  B) at the cheers
  C) with the cheers
  D) to the cheers
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2524:

  Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :

  Most of his observations were wide of the mark

  Options:
  A) comprehensive
  B) irrelevant
  C) pertinent
  D) came rather late
  E) unacceptable
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2525:

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

  I could have agreed with your action if i _____ not _____ you promised to increase the worker's salaries

  Options:
  A) have/heard
  B) had/heard
  C) were/hearing
  D) was/hearing
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2526:

  This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.

  Salma was looking more stunning on the last day of her exams because_______

  Options:
  A) her classmates had planned to go to the beach after the exam
  B) her classmates had organized a mini picnic to wrap up the good work
  C) All of the above
  D) her classmates had planned a photo shoot with some lecturers
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2527: Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).Amina's performance in the examination surpassed my expectations? Options:
  A) was disappointing
  B) lacked merit
  C) was extraordinarily good
  D) amazed everyone
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2528: Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.If the trader paid in full, his order was not pruned down. Options:
  A) The trader who made full payment did not have his oder reduced
  B) The trrader whom made some payment did not have his order delayed
  C) Unless the trader paid in full his order would be rejected
  D) As the trader did not increase his order, he did not need to pay in full
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2529:

  In the question below select the word opposite in meaning to the underlined:

  The long straight trunk of the tree is ideal for roundwood used like railway sleepers, refters and fence posts

  Options:
  A) best
  B) perfect
  C) most unsuitable
  D) satisfactory
  E) poor
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2530:

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

  It was our collective idea but Ado was doing everything to steal the show.

  Options:
  A) Ado was not part of the plainning but he tried rub us of the benefit of it
  B) We planned the show together bt Ado was trying to abort it
  C) It was a joint project but Ado is trying to attract the most attention
  D) We collated the idea for the show but Ado was trying to steal the programme
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  The correct answer is C .