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

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• Question 3521:

  Substitute for the underlined word in the following sentence the word that most closely expresses the opposite meaning:

  The plaintiff made very cogent submissions to the trail judge

  Options:
  A) bailiff
  B) prosecutor
  C) lawyer
  D) defendant
  E) accused
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 3522:

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

  The two sprinters were running neck and neck

  Options:
  A) exactly level
  B) very slowly
  C) very fast
  D) with their necks together
  E) together
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 3523: In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:The newly elected leader has pledge to ensure better life for the citizens Options:
  A) vowed
  B) agreed
  C) undertaken
  D) undertaking
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 3524:

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

  Beneath Ado's guff exterior, he's really very kind-hearted.

  Options:
  A) nice
  B) harsh
  C) rough
  D) gentle
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 3525:

  Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

  _____ i would have helped you?

  Options:
  A) Has it been that you asked me
  B) Had itbeen that you asked me
  C) If you have asked me
  D) If you had asked me
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 3526:

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

  Her ingenuous smile drew our attention.

  Options:
  A) witty
  B) naive
  C) clever
  D) arrogant
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 3527: This question is based on the novel, The Life Changer.

  Who is Boka?

  Options:
  A) district head
  B) head of the capital
  C) head of faming
  D) traditional medicine man
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 3528:

  LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS

  In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

  Ramatus expressed her feelings in uncertain terms.

  Options:
  A) She expressed it secretly and courageously
  B) she expressed it quietly and cautiously
  C) She expressed it feebly and sickly
  D) She expressed it clearly and strongly
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 3529: Choose the option that best complete the gap. The words _____ divided between the end of one line. Options:
  A) Has being.
  B) Have been.
  C) Have being.
  D) Has been.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 3530:

  For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.

  Mr. Rufus bore the brunt in the last promotion examination.

  Options:
  A) Mr Rufus failed the examination woefully
  B) Mr Rufus excelled in the examination
  C) Mr. Rufus was excited about the examination
  D) Mr. Rufus toyed with the examination
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  The correct answer is A .