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

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• Question 4011:

  choose the option with the correct spelling from the options lettered A-E

  Options:
  A) Sucesful
  B) Succeful
  C) Successful
  D) Sucessful
  E) Sucessfull
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 4012:

  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 4013: Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.The army officer said that more _____ would be needed to prosecute the war? Options:
  A) guerrilas
  B) guerrillas
  C) geurrilas
  D) geurrillas
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 4014:

  From the alternatives provided in the question below select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence:

  The boys are very naughty. They have started fighting again _____

  Options:
  A) haven't they?
  B) isn't it?
  C) not so?
  D) have they?
  E) is it?
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 4015:

  Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :

  He played the piano _____ an hour or two

  Options:
  A) around
  B) in about
  C) during
  D) while
  E) for
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 4016:

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

  He gave a painstaking account of his encounter with the ghost of his father?

  Options:
  A) sordid
  B) fearful
  C) half-hearted
  D) tender-hearted
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 4017:

  This question is based on the novel, The Life Changer.

  How much did Salma give to Dr Kabir

  Options:
  A) one hundred thousand naira
  B) one hundred and fifty thousand Naira
  C) Two hundred thousand Naira
  D) Three hundred thousand Naira
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 4018:

  Fill the blank spaces with the most appropriate of options A-E:

  The violent storm that occurred on Easter Monday destroyed many houses and caused …. in Lagos generally.

  Options:
  A) Heavy damages
  B) Much damage
  C) Several damages
  D) Plenty damages
  E) Many damages
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 4019:

  In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined:

  Ogedebge was an Intrepid fighter for human freedom and dignity

  Options:
  A) timid
  B) half-hearted
  C) fearless
  D) undaunted
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 4020:

  Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word
  I was skeptical about the story she told me.

  Options:
  A) doubtful
  B) convinced
  C) ignorant
  D) confused
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  The correct answer is A .