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

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• Question 951: Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).He isn't coming home, is he? _____ he isn't Options:
  A) yes
  B) no
  C) why
  D) now
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 952:

  Choose the word with the same vowel sound as the one in bracket.

  Band[a]ge

  Options:
  A) cacophony
  B) says
  C) cage
  D) kite
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 953:

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

  The Minister has finally been dropped from the present cabinet because of his ignoble act?

  Options:
  A) criminal
  B) ignorant
  C) honourable
  D) selfish
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 954:

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

  The paper carries many humorous cartoon on Saturdays

  Options:
  A) amorous
  B) grievous
  C) hilarious
  D) grave
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 955:

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

  Salma was looking more stunning on the last day of her exams because_______

  Options:
  A) her classmates had planned to go to the beach after the exam
  B) her classmates had organized a mini picnic to wrap up the good work
  C) All of the above
  D) her classmates had planned a photo shoot with some lecturers
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 956:

  Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

  Despite their newness on the job, the workers were remunerated rather handsomely. This means that _____.

  Options:
  A) the salaries were poor
  B) those paid were handsome in appearance
  C) the salaries were attractive
  D) workers were paid by handsome accountants
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 957:

  Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.

  Justice is difficult to enforce because people are unwilling to accept any loss sovereignty

  Options:
  A) autonomy
  B) position
  C) leadership
  D) kingdom
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 958:

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

  Ada gave her husband a look that made words superfluous.

  Options:
  A) redundant
  B) spurious
  C) unnecessary
  D) scanty
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 959:

  From the list of words or group of wordslettered A to D, choose the one that is mostnearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.

  After Ade had listened to some advice, his rigid ideas became more ______________

  Options:
  A) friendly
  B) compromising
  C) flexible
  D) democratic
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 960:

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

  The young man's behavior showed that he was at the top of the tree?

  Options:
  A) at the highest position in his profession
  B) confused
  C) at a point of preparedness to show good example
  D) arrogant
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  The correct answer is A .