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

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• Question 3391:

  Fill in the blank spaces in the following sentences making use of the best of the five options:

  They tried to cash in _____ the people's ignorance

  Options:
  A) under
  B) against
  C) about
  D) with
  E) on
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 3392:

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

  One of the surest ways to ensure good health is to have a wholesome and adequate diet.

  Options:
  A) Palatable
  B) Mixed
  C) Hygienic
  D) Delicious
  E) Health - giving
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 3393:

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

  In our last play, Segun acted the hero?

  Options:
  A) villain
  B) devil
  C) criminal
  D) assassin
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 3394:

  He called the control ....5.... to report the mishap

  Options:
  A) office
  B) Department
  C) Building
  D) Tower
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 3395:

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

  When i met Amadi yesterday it was the first time i _____ him for six months.

  Options:
  A) had seen
  B) saw
  C) have seen
  D) have been seeing
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 3396:

  The words in capital letter have the emphatic stress. Choose the options to which the given sentences relate.
  I bought my WIFE a red dress

  Options:
  A) Did I buy my husband a red dress?
  B) Did I buy my wife a red shoe?
  C) Did he buy my wife a red dress?
  D) Did I buy my wife a black dress?
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 3397: Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).What you find in the book is a bird's eye view of the subject? Options:
  A) a detaild account
  B) a balanced discussion
  C) a biased treatment
  D) a general survey
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 3398:

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

  The school authority dismissed him for _____ but I won't tell you about it yet?

  Options:
  A) certain reason
  B) a reason
  C) more reason
  D) a certain reason
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 3399:

  Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

  The stereotypical act in the book centres

  Options:
  A) terrorism
  B) religious intolerance
  C) food insecurity
  D) the lifestyle of a teenager
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 3400: Choose the option that best completes the gap(S).The Secretary-General was shocked at the number of _____ ? Options:
  A) child's soildiers
  B) childish soldiers
  C) children soldiers
  D) child soldiers
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  The correct answer is D .