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

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• Question 541:

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

  I missed the match though it was shown on television on two _____ nights.

  Options:
  A) concurrent
  B) consistent
  C) concrete
  D) consecutive
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 542:

  I have the ______ of meeting him.

  Options:
  A) privilege
  B) privelege
  C) previledge
  D) priviledge
  E) privileges
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 543:

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

  Measles _____ no longer impossible to manage these days

  Options:
  A) is
  B) are
  C) were
  D) was
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 544:

  Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion in the following sentence;

  He spoke with his heart in his mouth

  Options:
  A) courageously
  B) with such unusual cowardice
  C) with a lot of confusion in his speech
  D) without being able to make up his mind
  E) with fright and agitation
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 545: Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).Some people consider the leather upholstery and thick rugs a bit sumptuous? Options:
  A) expensive
  B) desirable
  C) lavish
  D) simple
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 546:

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letters or letters underlined.

  Owl

  Options:
  A) bowl
  B) tow
  C) howl
  D) route
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 547:

  Read the passage and choose the most appropriate option for each gap.

  Just after ...1..... the aircraft gave a shudder and coughed. The pilot, from the ..2...... activated the emergency sheet to cover the improperly secured left rear ....3.... At the same time, he pushed a button on the panel to activate automatic turning, and the airplane ....4.... north-east He called the control ....5.... to report the misshaped requested clearance for emergency ....6....The plane circled the airport and prepared to return to the airport it had just left. Moments later, the aircraft ....7....to stop on a ....8.... ....9.... in oilskin ran in the light drizzle and were soon perched on the ....10.... of the plane, from where they began their inspection.

  and requested clearance for emergency ...6.....

  Options:
  A) return
  B) landing
  C) stopping
  D) arrival
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 548:

  Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

  The compulsory leave made her feel listless.

  Options:
  A) restful
  B) great
  C) fat
  D) energetic
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 549:

  Fill in the gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided?

  The freed robber expressed his gratitude in a _____ prayer of thanksgiving?

  Options:
  A) spruious
  B) spasmodic
  C) spontaneous
  D) sparadic
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 550:

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

  He reneged on the agreement between him and his employees

  Options:
  A) kept
  B) failed to keep
  C) failed to approve
  D) failed to sign
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  The correct answer is B .