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

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• Question 2641:

  Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

  Western education is one of the _____ child trafficking.

  Options:
  A) legacies
  B) evidence
  C) remnants
  D) inheritance
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2642:

  From the alternative provided in the question below select the one which is most appropriately completes the sentence:

  Omeime was taking his dog for a walk when the dog suddenly _____ from its chain and escaped

  Options:
  A) broke through
  B) broke lose
  C) broke even
  D) broke loose
  E) broke away
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2643:

  Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

  The lady was completely nonplussed when her suitor rejected her gifts?

  Options:
  A) unpuzzled
  B) surprise
  C) unconscious
  D) disappointed
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2644:

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

  The man's story sounded plausible to his audience?

  Options:
  A) credible
  B) entertaining
  C) fantastic
  D) credulous
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2645:

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

  One hindrance to an orderly economic development of the country is large scale fraud and corruption

  Options:
  A) difficult
  B) disturbance
  C) reason
  D) obstacle
  E) ritual
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2646: Choose the option that best completes the gap(s). The chair man refused to shake _____. with the secretary. Options:
  A) hand
  B) his hand
  C) hands
  D) his hands
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2647:

  Choosing the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:

  The principal was able to establish a functional language laboratory for school because he acted _____ the advice of experts on the subject

  Options:
  A) through
  B) at
  C) from
  D) on
  E) by
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2648: In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:Adah has not been regular at lectures because she has been off colour Options:
  A) gloomy
  B) trying to hide her bleached skin
  C) slightly sick
  D) upset
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2649:

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

  Little Ugochi has a bicycle which is in marvellous condition

  Options:
  A) need of a tune
  B) excellent
  C) questionable
  D) unstable
  E) working
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2650:

  For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.

  My friend is well off nowadays.

  Options:
  A) My friend is financially sound
  B) My friend is well known to people
  C) My fiend is now well
  D) My friend has lost focus
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  The correct answer is A .