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

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• Question 2911:

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

  I was _____ hearing distance of the speaker.

  Options:
  A) on
  B) at
  C) within
  D) in
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2912:

  The passage below has gaps numbered 16 to 25. Immediately following each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap. Each question carries 2 marks.

  Believe it or not, change is to human existence what the blood is to the human body. We live in era of amazing …. 16…. [A. well-defined B. fast-paced C. favourable D. social] change spawned by advancing technology and industrialization. However, man’s …17…. [A. knowledge of B. attitude to C. commitment to D. opinion of] promoting and defending change in a deliberate effort to establish…18… [A. customs B. companies C. trade-zones D. variations] that stimulate advancement for man’s concern is proving unfavourable to the climate with threatening ...19… [A. repercussions B. clouds C. pressure D. implication].

  Human-induced climate change has awakened widespread concern across the globe. As a matter of fact, climate change is now 20 [A. an acceptable B. a foremost C. the only D. the last] global issue. It is a major test of Africa’s ….21…. [A. popularity B. energy C. ingenuity D. incapability] ! the fourth Assessment Report {AR4} of the intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) confirmed that human actions are changing the earth’s climate and creating maker disturbances in human ….22…[A. geography B. societies C. systems D life] and ecosystems. The IPCC reports that the world has warned by an average of 0.76^oC since pre-industrial times. The rising global …23…. [A. command B. demand C. warming D. supply] for energy and the adverse changes in the climate put the earth and its inhabitants in a catch -22 situation.

  Again, if the effects of climate change on each were commensurate with the level of greenhouse …24 …. [A. structure B. paints C. emulsion D. emissions] in spews out, perhaps Africa would have been spared and would probably be just an amused spectator. But it is, this is not the case. Here again, we see well-meaning global citizens appealing for the rest of the world to take responsibility for the problems of Africa, a strategy that cannot, thus far, termed ….25…. [A. notable B. liable C. credible D. flexible]

  In question number 23 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap. Options:
  A) command
  B) demand
  C) warming
  D) supply
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2913: Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.The new ruler is big-hearted in his dealing with people? Options:
  A) generous
  B) cruel
  C) soft
  D) proud
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2914:

  In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:

  The senior had the habit of setting the cat among the pigeon whenever matters concerning his constituency came up for debate

  Options:
  A) illuminating issues that are not clear
  B) monopolizing the discussion
  C) making frequent interruptions in the nature of points of correction
  D) introducing elements of controversy and confusion
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2915: Choose the option that has a different stress pattern from the others. Options:
  A) impound
  B) subject (verb)
  C) canoe
  D) knowledge
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2916:

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

  _____ he would have been convicted?

  Options:
  A) if he did this
  B) if he could do this
  C) if he were doing this
  D) if he had done this
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2917: Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.The Governor told the chief that he was only on a routine tour? Options:
  A) normal and regular visit
  B) unplanned encounter
  C) surprise and imprompt check
  D) working visit and homage
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2918:

  Whatever may be its wider implications, the explosion of hydrogen bomb is, for the meteorologist, simply another atmospheric disturbance. It should therefore be classed with certain rare natural...such as volcanic ...12... But there are certain features of a man-made disturbance that requires special examination. As with all events on this ...13...It is impossible to describe what happens in details. However we can be reasonably sure of the main effects, and most impressive of these arises from ...14...The immediate result of the ...15... is that the air surrounding the bomb is raised very rapidly to an enormously high...16... The hot gases expand violently as great....17...compressing the air around them into what is called...18... or blast wave that is responsible for much of terrible destructive power of the weapon.

  Another kind of wave arises because of the weight of the air. The force of the explosion lifts the ...19...waves. Waves of this type are normally felt by human beings and they have their effect on the weather.

  Adapted from Ayoola K.(2007) University for All Students, Lagos, Nigeria: Olive Free Venture

  Choose the most appropriate answer in the numbered 20 Options:
  A) lake
  B) ocean
  C) river
  D) stream
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2919:

  Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

  I am surprised to learn that Badmus is an agnostic?

  Options:
  A) someone that believes in God
  B) some one who antagonizes God
  C) someone who is nonchalant about the existence of God
  D) someone who does not believe in the existence of God
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2920:

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

  I’m sorry I can’t go to the theatre with you as I have …. to do.

  Options:
  A) Many works
  B) A work
  C) Plenty work
  D) Much work
  E) Lots and lots of work
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  The correct answer is D .