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

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• Question 3201: Fill the each gap with the most appropriate option from the list option from the list provided.The weather is probably _____ appealing for people who live in Jos _____ for foreigners? Options:
  A) as / much as
  B) more / as
  C) less / than
  D) at least as / but
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 3202:

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

  The severity of the harmattan helped me to complete my writing assignment in record time because i had no choice but to lock my self indoors

  Options:
  A) warmth
  B) mildness
  C) moderation
  D) leniency
  E) gentility
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 3203:

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

  Tsado and his wife are always fighting. The _____ to be drawn from this is that they are not happy together,

  Options:
  A) reference
  B) inference
  C) difference
  D) deference
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 3204:

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

  Do this job while I am away, but take your time?

  Options:
  A) be careful
  B) be through
  C) be fast
  D) don't be in a hurry
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 3205:

  Choose the word or phrase from options A - E which has the nearest in meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentences:

  My mother has refused to come to live in Lagos because she prefers the tranquil life in the village to the hurly burly of the city.

  Options:
  A) free
  B) properous
  C) peaceful
  D) decent
  E) happy
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 3206:

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

  My price for the pair of shoes is fifty naira. I cannot _____ anything less than that

  Options:
  A) bear with
  B) settle for
  C) agree with
  D) tolerate
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 3207:

  Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined statement or words:

  One of the stages of the creative process is the incubation period. This refer to the period when

  Options:
  A) the idea is firmly fixed through repetition
  B) the person suddenly comes upon the idea
  C) the person thinks over the idea
  D) the idea yields concrete result
  E) the idea is given up
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 3208:

  Choose the option that rhymes with the given word.

  Fuel?

  Options:
  A) cruel
  B) fool
  C) rule
  D) field
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 3209:

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

  I am told that the market is _____ in to the interests of people from all _______ of life.

  Options:
  A) tuned / walks
  B) constructed / places
  C) designed / places
  D) set / works
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 3210:

  Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

  As a prudent businessman, Adeyi does not leave anything to chance.

  Options:
  A) frugal
  B) shrewd
  C) careless
  D) unsuccessful
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  The correct answer is C .