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

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• Question 3051: Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.The operations of the bank _____. not _____ cottage and small-scale industries? Options:
  A) does /covered
  B) does / cover
  C) did / covered
  D) do /cover
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 3052:

  Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :

  He heard the loud noise of the huge air-raid siren

  Options:
  A) buzz
  B) crack
  C) rumble
  D) whistle
  E) wail
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 3053:

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

  The corporate existence of any nation is in jeopardy if her leaders pay lip service to her unity?

  Options:
  A) do not promtly pay their taxes
  B) want to break up the country
  C) do not dialogue - regularly over her unity
  D) are insincere about the problems of her unity
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 3054:

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

  The new religious leader hands out an olives branch.

  Options:
  A) sues for peace
  B) gives out branches of the olive tree
  C) challenges his opponents to a fight
  D) blesses his congregation
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 3055:

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

  Monisola is sure to pass in September. She _____ hard since the beginning of this term.

  Options:
  A) had been working
  B) was working
  C) is working
  D) would work
  E) has been working
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 3056:

  choose the option with the correct emphatic stress indicated in capital letters from the options lettered A-D

  Biography

  Options:
  A) bioGRAphy
  B) BIography
  C) biograPHY
  D) biOgraphy
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 3057: In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: The flock suddenly became restive after midday Options:
  A) quiet
  B) submissive
  C) disorderly
  D) fidgety
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 3058:

  Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

  His comment was not printable.

  Options:
  A) punishable
  B) suitable
  C) offensive
  D) unfair
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 3059:

  Choose the option that rhymes with the given word.

  Great

  Options:
  A) creek
  B) crate
  C) knit
  D) treat
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 3060:

  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.

  Business executives selling industrial and high price-tag customer goods have come to the……16…..[A. realization B. conclusion C. level D. point] that there should be a better approach to buyer-seller……17……[A. relationship B. existence C. agreement D. friendship]. In Nigeria, a new brand of salesmanship is emerging. Today, such……18….[A. concepts B. words C. clauses D. definitions] as consultative selling, relationship marketing and value-added selling have become common catchphrases with professional salespeople. Salespeople are now….19….[A. emerging B. reversing C. dangling D. shifting] from pushy, hard selling to consultations, playing business advisory and problem-solving roles for their customers. Customers ….20….[A. interest B. awareness C. view D. service] has assumed a higher dimension. Salespeople and their companies are beginning to realize that the only want to stay in business and possibly be ahead of….21….[A. distribution B. competition C. consumption D. production] is to give adequate attention to the needs of customers. Salespeople and business executive beginning to understand that customer….22….[A. respect B. dignity C. loyalty D. obedience] is what ensures a robust bottom line. The only way to do this is to give special attention to the needs of customers. First time purchase is the beginning of a relationship. We now have a very…..23…..[A. tangible B. rowdy C. sensitive D. desirable] marketplace in which people feel a need for personal intimacy and excellent service. In fact, some customers want to be pampered. They want customized service. They want a salesperson who comes to them with a…..24….[A. prior B. full C. biased D. simple] knowledge of their needs and has ready-made solution to their problems. The ability to….25….[A. analyse B. present C. organize D. discuss] the needs of the customer and provide adequate information that helps the customer to make informed purchase decision are attributes that the modern customer respects and appreciates a good professional salespeople.

  In question number 23 above, choose the best option from letters A-D that best completes the gap. Options:
  A) tangible
  B) rowdy
  C) sensitive
  D) desirable
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  The correct answer is D .