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

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• Question 31:

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.

  Breeze

  Options:
  A) stress
  B) chess
  C) free
  D) trees
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 32: Identify the word that has the a different stress pattern from the others. Options:
  A) integral
  B) intimate
  C) discourse
  D) accelerate
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 33:

  This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.

  _________ is the euphemism use for Cheat notes.

  Options:
  A) salvation note of rescue
  B) note of deliverance
  C) holy note of rescue
  D) notes of salvation
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 34: This question is based on the novel, The Life Changer.

  How did Omar check his admission status?

  Options:
  A) visiting a cyber cafe
  B) through his phone
  C) by visiting the university
  D) through a friend's phone
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 35:

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

  If anyone greets you, it is only polite to return _____ greeting.

  Options:
  A) your
  B) theone's
  C) anyone's
  D) one's
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 36:

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

  Eko bridge, linking Lagos Island to Surulere, has ….

  Options:
  A) Many traffic
  B) Numerous vehicles
  C) Uncontrollable traffic
  D) Plenty traffic
  E) A lot of traffic
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 37: Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).The noise of the fans unnerved the star player? Options:
  A) refreshed
  B) confused
  C) helped
  D) calmed
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 38:

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

  The pen which you have just picked up is _____?

  Options:
  A) Charle's
  B) Charles'
  C) Charless'
  D) Charles's
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 39:

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

  Mary is jealous of her sister’s success.

  Options:
  A) Suspicious
  B) Bitter
  C) Careful
  D) Mindful
  E) Envious
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 40:

  Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.

  The governor's visit is an unprecedented event in the history of the social club.

  Options:
  A) a perfect
  B) momentous
  C) an insignificant
  D) an unnecessary
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  The correct answer is C .