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

English is the study of the English language. The goal is to improve communication skills by practicing listening, speaking, reading, writing, and understanding language rules like pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar.

• Question 751:

  Fill in the gap(s) with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap(s).

  He did not explain what happened _____ did she?

  Options:
  A) either
  B) never
  C) neither
  D) rather
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 752:

  Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.

  The armed robbers went into the house and robbed the three _____?

  Options:
  A) woman occupants
  B) women's occupants
  C) woman's occupants
  D) women occupants
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 753:

  Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

  The lady was completely nonplussed when her suitor rejected her gifts?

  Options:
  A) unpuzzled
  B) surprise
  C) unconscious
  D) disappointed
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 754:

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

  It is advisable to administer the test in the morning when students are fresh

  Options:
  A) perform
  B) set
  C) undertake
  D) give
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 755:

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

  The new Inspector decide that the culprits should be brought to book

  Options:
  A) should have their names recorded in a book
  B) should be brought before hin to show whether they could read or not
  C) should be booked
  D) should be jailed
  E) should be made to answer for their conduct
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 756: Fill the each gap with the most appropriate option from the list option from the list provided.The weather is probably _____ appealing for people who live in Jos _____ for foreigners? Options:
  A) as / much as
  B) more / as
  C) less / than
  D) at least as / but
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 757: Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).The athlete has unexpectedly become indomitable? Options:
  A) weak
  B) disoriented
  C) unruly
  D) unconquerable
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 758:

  Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to the underlined word:

  Don't eat just any innocuous looking mushroom you see around

  Options:
  A) harmful
  B) harmless
  C) innocent
  D) immunized
  E) conspicuous
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 759:

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

  The two sprinters were running neck and neck

  Options:
  A) exactly level
  B) very slowly
  C) very fast
  D) with their necks together
  E) together
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 760:

  There are many indicators with which to assess or measure corruption. One of them is the affluent living habit of the public official compared to his/her income. Corruption occurs when a public official expects to be induced to perform an act which that public official is ordinarily required to do by law.

  Corruption can slow down development. One of the most widely discussed consequences of corruption is the distortion of governmental expenditure. This often results in public money being wasted on white elephant projects, rather than people-oriented services such as health and education. As a result, more opportunities are presented for corrupt use or diversion of funds. Raising the ethical standards of governance can lead to many benefits especially for the economic, political and social development of a country.

  Fighting corruption and promoting governance is therefore crucial to developing an environment that facilitates the social, political and economic development of the people. However, while there are often general statements made about the effects of corruption on poverty and development, there is not an explicit recognition that corruption is more than just wealth misappropriation or abuse of power. Corruption impoverishes countries and deprives their citizens of good governance. It destabilizes economic system. When organized crime and other illegal activities flourish, basic public functions are eroded and the quality of life of the people is reduced. Bribery, for example is universally regarded as a crime, but it also reflects socio-economic problems that require broad-based preventive measures and the involvement of the society at large.

  Another implication of global measures against corruption is making government work better by improving the economy. Finally, redesigning political and regulatory structures will reduce corruption and other anti-system players that encourage corrupt practices.

  According to the writer, corruption is triggered off by Options:
  A) unnecessary afflunce
  B) selfish interests
  C) private officials
  D) public officers
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  The correct answer is C .