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

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• Question 981:

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

  The decision we have taken is irrevocable

  Options:
  A) responsible
  B) irresponsible
  C) reversible
  D) irreversible
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 982:

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

  You had to stand in the corridor all the way? Poor you! I don't suppose you enjoyed the journey _____ ?

  Options:
  A) don't you
  B) did you
  C) didn't you
  D) don't i
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 983:

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

  If you want to succeed in life, don't be envious ______ other people's achievement.

  Options:
  A) of
  B) to
  C) with
  D) on
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 984:

  In the question below choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence:

  The lawyer insisted _____ the full payment of his charge

  Options:
  A) with
  B) in
  C) for
  D) at
  E) on
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 985:

  In the question below choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence:

  The loud noise in the neighbourhood attracted people who stared _____ the thief

  Options:
  A) at
  B) about
  C) with
  D) on
  E) over
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 986:

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

  A basic objective in this respect is the attainment of self sufficiency in food in about a decade.

  Options:
  A) Food will soon be sufficient for everybody
  B) Mass production of food
  C) We should aim at producing food for sale and consumption in ten years
  D) We should be able to feed ourselves in five years
  E) Our aims is to provide enough food for our needs in ten years
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 987:

  From the alternatives provided in the question below select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence:

  Leonard: We went to a hotel and had a very good dinner for N1.00. Geoffrey: You _____ a very good dinner if you paid N1.00

  Options:
  A) must had had
  B) needn't have had
  C) couldn't have had
  D) had to have
  E) have had
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 988: Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.The army officer said that more _____ would be needed to prosecute the war? Options:
  A) guerrilas
  B) guerrillas
  C) geurrilas
  D) geurrillas
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 989:

  In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:

  Florence flogged the girl reluctantly

  Options:
  A) eagerly
  B) calmy
  C) furiously
  D) laboriously
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 990:

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

  Mr. Jack could be a successful businessman if he paid more attention to the more intricate aspects of his account

  Options:
  A) Mr Jack will undoubtedly succeed
  B) Mr Jack cannot succeed
  C) Jack will have a very good chance of succeeding
  D) Mr. Jack will find it difficult to succeed
  E) Mr Jack will succeed in spite of all odds
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  The correct answer is C .