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

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• Question 3271:

  Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion in the following sentence;

  From the ways my friend talks, you can see he is such a bore

  Options:
  A) rude
  B) brilliant
  C) uninteresting
  D) overbearing
  E) humorous
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 3272:

  Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion in the following sentence;

  All his plans fell through

  Options:
  A) failed
  B) were accomplished
  C) had to be reviewed
  D) were rejected
  E) fell
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 3273:

  Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

  The circular supersedes all previous correspondence on the matter.

  Options:
  A) supports
  B) displaces
  C) eliminates
  D) circumvents
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 3274: Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).The dramatist provided a satisfactory denouement to the play? Options:
  A) audition
  B) climax
  C) lavish
  D) simple
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 3275: Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined?The striking workers have vowed not to return to work until the decision is reversed? Options:
  A) rescinded
  B) dismissed
  C) implemented
  D) reverted
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 3276: This question is based on the novel, The Life Changer.

  What is Habib's Political title?

  Options:
  A) Governor
  B) Speaker of the house
  C) Minister of finance
  D) Minister of Education
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 3277:

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

  Okon's company took a hit last year.

  Options:
  A) His company improved last year
  B) His company made a huge success last year
  C) His company was badly damaged last year
  D) His company was established last year
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 3278: Identify the word that has a different stress pattern from the others. Options:
  A) classroom
  B) programme
  C) July
  D) brother
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 3279:

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

  Kelechi hardly ever falls sick

  Options:
  A) most often
  B) very seldom
  C) sometimes
  D) frequently
  E) occasionally
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 3280:

  In question below fill the gap with the appropriate option:

  A programme of good exercise may help a person fight _____ cold

  Options:
  A) out
  B) at
  C) with
  D) off
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  The correct answer is D .