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

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• Question 2851:

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

  No sooner had the examination ended _____ the students started vacating the halls of residence

  Options:
  A) when
  B) that
  C) than
  D) before
  E) and
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2852:

  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 2853:

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word below.

  great

  Options:
  A) heat
  B) freight
  C) boast
  D) greet
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2854:

  Fill in the gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided?

  I am _____ admission to the university this year?

  Options:
  A) seeking on
  B) seeking for
  C) seeking at
  D) seeking
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2855:

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

  I was seriously disappointed when the _____ between the two teams ended in a goalless draw.

  Options:
  A) march
  B) marsch
  C) match
  D) mash
  E) martch
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2856:

  Fill in the gap(s) with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap(s).

  Her mother said to her 'I _____ the dinner now?

  Options:
  A) would rather you cooked
  B) would rather you cook
  C) would rather you not cooked
  D) would rather have you cooked
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2857: 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 2858:

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

  He can recall the important dates in the nation's history, it is interesting to listen as he rattles _____.

  Options:
  A) off
  B) over
  C) up
  D) out
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2859:

  Complete each of the following sentences by choosing the option that most suitably fills the space;

  His horrible high-pitched laugh _____ on my nerves

  Options:
  A) jags
  B) jabs
  C) jams
  D) jars
  E) jeers
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2860:

  This question is from the novel The Last Days at Forcados High school.

  ‘No more chains in trousers or dangling earrings for the girls. There will be an inspection of fingernails and socks during assembly. Principal’s orders’ who said this.

  Options:
  A) the senior prefect
  B) principal
  C) headboy
  D) non-teaching staff
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  The correct answer is C .