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

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• Question 21:

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

  Cause

  Options:
  A) course
  B) pause
  C) course
  D) purse
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 22:

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

  Knowledge of figures of speech as well as idioms and lexical items _____ in this section

  Options:
  A) is tested
  B) have been tested
  C) are tested
  D) were tested
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 23:

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

  character?

  Options:
  A) unique
  B) charade
  C) arch
  D) church
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 24:

  In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phase in italics.
  Obi's dog is old but still lively.

  Options:
  A) attractive
  B) howling
  C) barking
  D) frisky
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 25:

  In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:

  The sun cast its shadow on the wall

  Options:
  A) reflection
  B) rays
  C) resemblance
  D) substance
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 26:

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

  The builder's taste reflected superfluous grandeur

  Options:
  A) excellent
  B) superlative
  C) expensive
  D) too much
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 27: Choose the option that best completes the gap(S).In spite of Shade's good looks, her hair is always _____ ? Options:
  A) unkept
  B) unkempt
  C) unwashed
  D) uncleaned for
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 28:

  These questions are based on A.H. Mohammed's The Last Days at Forcados High School.

  At the end of term in Forcados High School. Nene was saddled with the responsibility of.

  Options:
  A) leading her house in the race
  B) packaging the gifts for presentation
  C) arranging the school hall for dinner
  D) organizing the carol night
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 29:

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

  The enemy interestingly proved a real bulwarkon that memorable day?

  Options:
  A) protecting force
  B) source of trouble
  C) troubleshooter
  D) tribulation
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 30:

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

  In all ramifications, Chief Adeyemi was a success principal of the school.

  Options:
  A) Hwe was partly a failure and partly a success
  B) Everyone admitted that he was largely successful during his tenure
  C) He was not totally successful in the school
  D) His tenure witnessed a huge success
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  The correct answer is D .