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

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• Question 1441:

  choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.

  The governor was incoherent in his speech

  Options:
  A) uncoordinated
  B) talkative
  C) confused
  D) eloquent
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1442:

  Choose the option opposite in meaning to word underlined?

  For anything to do with academic work, he has a great aversion?

  Options:
  A) conversion
  B) attention
  C) contempt
  D) predilection
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1443:

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

  Ojo used to play tennis everyday?

  Options:
  A) is familiar with playing
  B) has to play
  C) was in the habbit of playing
  D) was made to play
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1444:

  In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:

  The increase in transport fares deterred our club from planning an excursion this year

  Options:
  A) deferred
  B) irritated
  C) impelled
  D) restricted
  E) encouraged
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1445:

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

  Do this job while I am away, but take your time?

  Options:
  A) be careful
  B) be through
  C) be fast
  D) don't be in a hurry
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1446:

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

  The class as a whole will have a lecture on scarce commodities tomorrow.

  Options:
  A) argument
  B) delibration
  C) dispute
  D) conference
  E) talk
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1447:

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

  My brother married a loquacious woman?

  Options:
  A) quiet
  B) noisy
  C) talkative
  D) beautiful
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1448:

  choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.

  He maintained that Nigerians need a leader with an iron fist

  Options:
  A) fist made of iron
  B) severe in treatment
  C) difiicult to please
  D) strong as iron
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1449:

  Choose the option that best complete the gap (s):

  The girl says she is averse_______what others admire.

  Options:
  A) to
  B) with
  C) for
  D) from
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1450:

  In question below fill the gap with the appropriate option:

  It was _____ who fought the civil war

  Options:
  A) they
  B) them
  C) those
  D) theirs
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  The correct answer is A .