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

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• Question 4251:

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

  Bint was encouraged to take French at the primary level because _____

  Options:
  A) Her parents believed that language acquisition at an early age is relatively easy
  B) she would want to be a French mistress when she grows up
  C) all of the above
  D) it will be useful for her when she travels to France
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 4252:

  Choose the option that has the same consonant sounds as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).

  Ash

  Options:
  A) Missing
  B) Matching
  C) Mention
  D) Massive
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 4253:

  Jimi and Efua, there's something fishy going on there ...

  From the exercept above, the expression ... something fishy refers to

  Options:
  A) Nene's fear that Efua and Jimi were no longer going out
  B) Nene's fear that Jimi was not determined to jilt Efua
  C) Nene's annoyance that Efua might snatch Jimi from her
  D) Nen's suspicion that Jimi and Efua were having a relationship
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 4254:

  In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:

  It is sheer foolhardiness for unarmed policemen to pursue armed robbers

  Options:
  A) nonsense
  B) bravery
  C) foolishness
  D) stupidity
  E) foolish risk taking
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 4255: There's a door at either end of the building? Options:
  A) The building has two ends and two doors
  B) The building has two ends, but only one door
  C) The building has two ends, but I do not know which of the two has a door
  D) The building has many ending each and for all
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 4256:

  Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

  The climate of Nigeria is an enervating one

  Options:
  A) a weakening
  B) an energy sapping
  C) an invigorating
  D) a sluggish
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 4257: Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).There is much apathy towards reading among students nowadays? Options:
  A) enthusiasm
  B) indecision
  C) disinclination
  D) indifference
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 4258: Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter underlined. Palm. Options:
  A) Plait.
  B) Ranch.
  C) Florid.
  D) Launch.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 4259:

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

  He is bound to expose himself by his nefarious activities?

  Options:
  A) kind
  B) disreputable
  C) despicable
  D) nocturnal
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 4260:

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

  The _____ part of a new book is often written by a more experienced writer than the author.

  Options:
  A) foreward
  B) foreword
  C) forward
  D) forword
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  The correct answer is B .