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

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• Question 401:

  Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

  I was one of those who actively believe in his development programmes?

  Options:
  A) I was part of those who renounced the programmes
  B) I was the originator of the programmes
  C) I was one of the people who embraced the programmes
  D) I was one of the great number who developed his programmes actively
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 402:

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

  I shall never be so tired _____ to write to you?

  Options:
  A) as not to be able
  B) that i shan't be able
  C) and so be unable
  D) such that i will be unable
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 403:

  Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:

  Grace must be allergic _____ smoke because any time she sits by someone who is smoking, she sneezes

  Options:
  A) to
  B) from
  C) for
  D) with
  E) by
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 404:

  In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:

  The company was charged with a _____ of contract

  Options:
  A) negligence
  B) violation
  C) disregard
  D) breach
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 405:

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

  By the time the plane reaches Harare, it _____ in te air for twelve hours

  Options:
  A) has been
  B) would be
  C) would have been
  D) should be
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 406:

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

  Each of the candidates that came late _____ to complete _____

  Options:
  A) have/this form
  B) are having/thses forms
  C) have/these forms
  D) has/this form
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 407:

  Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined.

  For all he cared, the game was as good as lost.

  Options:
  A) He did not care if the game was lost.
  B) He could not care less if the game was lost.
  C) He was almost certain that the game would be lost.
  D) He was afraid the game would be lost.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 408:

  Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s)

  Repugnant rules in the society should be repealed.

  Options:
  A) Enacted
  B) Exemplary
  C) Abhorrent
  D) Justified
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 409:

  In the question below choose the phrase or word which best completes the meaning of each sentence:

  It had been raining before the match started, _____ ?

  Options:
  A) isn't it
  B) hasn't it
  C) hadn't it
  D) wasn't it
  E) is it
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 410: Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).He is notorious for his drunkenness? Options:
  A) popular
  B) unknown
  C) well known
  D) renowned
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  The correct answer is B .