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

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• Question 451: Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. The lamp shades were translucent. Options:
  A) Transparent.
  B) Opaque.
  C) Intersected.
  D) Luminous.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 452:

  Choose the correct word to fill the space in the following sentences:

  There is a filling station _____ the corner, to your right

  Options:
  A) about
  B) by
  C) from
  D) around
  E) to
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 453:

  Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :

  He sent the children out to play _____ he might be alone

  Options:
  A) because
  B) so that
  C) yet
  D) since
  E) while
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 454:

  The words in capital letter have the emphatic stress. Choose the options to which the given sentences relate.
  I bought my WIFE a red dress

  Options:
  A) Did I buy my husband a red dress?
  B) Did I buy my wife a red shoe?
  C) Did he buy my wife a red dress?
  D) Did I buy my wife a black dress?
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 455:

  Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s)
  No one would complain if you emulate good behaviour

  Options:
  A) differentiate
  B) condemn
  C) imitate
  D) exhibit
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 456: Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.Jummai's father remarked that pigs would fly before she passed. Options:
  A) She would have to cheat in order to pass.
  B) It would be possible to pass only if she worked harder.
  C) It would never be possible for her to pass.
  D) He would have to bribe her teachers to enable her to pass.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 457:

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

  Our town is so small that we are always meeting our schoolmates accidentally

  Options:
  A) coming across
  B) falling into
  C) knocking up
  D) running up
  E) running into
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 458:

  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 459:

  Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap.

  The answers to the questions were discussed ____________ the students.

  Options:
  A) between
  B) by
  C) for
  D) to
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 460: Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).The evidence the leader gave was incontrovertible? Options:
  A) indulbitable
  B) contestable
  C) practicable
  D) logical
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  The correct answer is B .