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

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• Question 31: Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).Amina's performance in the examination surpassed my expectations? Options:
  A) was disappointing
  B) lacked merit
  C) was extraordinarily good
  D) amazed everyone
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 32:

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

  His antipathy affected the growth of his business.

  Options:
  A) hatred
  B) receptiveness
  C) loyalty
  D) hostility
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 33:

  In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:

  Some workers went on rampage at a trade-fair.

  Options:
  A) turned violent
  B) robbed
  C) were angry
  D) demostrated
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 34:

  In question below fill the gap with the appropriate option:

  My experience in Lagos last week was _____ about

  Options:
  A) something to excite
  B) nothing to explain at home
  C) nothing to write home
  D) something to celebrate
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 35:

  Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

  The move to expel the chairman was sanctioned by members of the party?

  Options:
  A) unleashed
  B) opposed
  C) supported
  D) initiated
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 36:

  Choose the option that best has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined?

  thatch?

  Options:
  A) clothing
  B) mother
  C) then
  D) method
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 37:

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

  _____ been there to look several times without success?

  Options:
  A) He' II
  B) He's
  C) Is he
  D) He is
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 38:

  Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.

  The student's union leader delivered his speech extempore

  Options:
  A) out-of -hand
  B) off the cuff
  C) accurately
  D) courageously
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 39:

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

  Chinyere has not really described the Cabinet as irresponsible; she only _____ it in her speech.

  Options:
  A) allude to
  B) implied
  C) applied
  D) suggested
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 40:

  Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.

  Many people have raised the issue about the need for an equitable distribution of our wealth?

  Options:
  A) a fair
  B) an even
  C) an unjust
  D) an undue
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  The correct answer is C .