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

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• Question 601:

  Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined world(S).

  When he found himself in a difficult situation, he tried to double-talk his way through?

  Options:
  A) talk to two people to help him
  B) mix up issues to sound nervous
  C) mix up facts to confuse people
  D) talk twice to gain sympathy
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 602:

  In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:

  We have found that cassava is a sine qua non item in our industry

  Options:
  A) useful
  B) indispensable
  C) useless
  D) dispensable
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 603:

  For these questions, choose the option that best complete the gap(s):

  The doctor listened to my heartbeat with a _______.

  Options:
  A) cardiograph
  B) stethoscope
  C) chromometer
  D) microscope
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 604:

  The words in capital letters have the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.

  Lamide is VERY hostile.

  Options:
  A) Is Lamide so hostile?
  B) Is Lamide friendly?
  C) Was Lamide very hostile?
  D) Who is hostile?
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 605:

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

  My brother does not have a flair _____ mathematics.

  Options:
  A) for
  B) in
  C) at
  D) of
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 606: Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).Had I known about their plan much earlier I would have nipped it in the bud? Options:
  A) stopped it
  B) intiated it
  C) squashed it
  D) promoted it
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 607: Fill each of the gap with the appropriate option from the list following the the gap.The rebels will soon fight back. We have been informed _____their _____ ? Options:
  A) of / predicament
  B) about / indulgence
  C) on / rearmament
  D) as for / advancement
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 608:

  In the question below, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

  The presidential system is an antidote to some political ailments.

  Options:
  A) an answer
  B) an inquiry
  C) a reply
  D) an obstacle
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 609: Fill the each gap with the most appropriate option from the list option from the list provided.Neither Agbo nor his parents _____ the meetings now? Options:
  A) attended
  B) attend
  C) has attended
  D) attends
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 610:

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

  Good schools don't just teach their students they _____

  Options:
  A) inform
  B) instruct
  C) educate
  D) coach
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  The correct answer is C .