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

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• Question 971:

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

  _____ him in the crowd, i would have told you at once

  Options:
  A) if i will see
  B) if i saw
  C) had i seen
  D) should i see
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 972: Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.Art lies in cherishing the initiative and creative power of each person? Options:
  A) potential
  B) strenght
  C) gift
  D) mind
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 973:

  Choosing the word or phrase from A to E which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words in each sentence:

  After the wife had covered her misdeeds by prevaricating on several occasions, the poor husband accused her point blank of adultery

  Options:
  A) bluntly
  B) pointedly
  C) emphatically
  D) unreservedly
  E) unmistakingly
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 974:

  Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s)
  In Nigeria, it is a crime to plagiarize someone else's work.

  Options:
  A) initiate
  B) pirate
  C) compose
  D) desecrate
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 975:

  Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

  The teacher who beat the student was treated with mercy.

  Options:
  A) disrespect
  B) contempt
  C) vengeance
  D) kindness
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 976: Seyi Lawal, the head boy of the school was described as someone who Options:
  A) loved his job
  B) hated Physics practical
  C) loved interacting with girls
  D) hated hard-work
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 977:

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

  Note that only senior members of staff have the _____ of using the toilet upstairs

  Options:
  A) permission
  B) occasion
  C) privilege
  D) habit
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 978:

  Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.

  He is notorious for his drunkenness.

  Options:
  A) popular
  B) known
  C) well known
  D) renowned
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 979:

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

  All we need is a concerted effort to combat the epidemic

  Options:
  A) persistent
  B) dramatic
  C) joint
  D) concentrated
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 980:

  The coach has asked the Bright Rangers to be paid their --6-- salaries and --7-- so as to --8-- them to victory against Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa in Saturday'sall-importantCAF Champions League Match. Bright Rangers are the third in group B with four points --9-- many matches and need to --10-- defeat at second-placed Al - Ahly to stay in the --11-- for a place in the semi-final of Africa's most prestigious club competition. The Coach told MTN Football.com that the team would be better motivated if they at leastreceive their August salaries before the Al-Ahly --12--. We have to make sure that they are paid their salaries --13-- so that they can play the game of their lives. The government has done very well, but it will be a big morale --14-- to get paid for them to go out there and play. The Coach informed MTN Football.com that the Bright Rangers plan to employ the counter --15-- to get a result in Cario.

  --7--

  Options:
  A) match wages
  B) match fees
  C) match bonuses
  D) match payments
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  The correct answer is C .