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

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• Question 1471:

  In the question below, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

  The man puts his foot down whenever he is convinced of his action.

  Options:
  A) He desires to assert his will in the situation.
  B) He makes his mark wherever he goes.
  C) His attitude demonstrates someone who likes to oppress others around him.
  D) He demonstrates firmness of character.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1472:

  complete the sentences with the correct options from the list below:

  Many goods _____ tape recorders and cameras find a ready market in every country

  Options:
  A) like
  B) such a
  C) such as
  D) such
  E) as
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1473: Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.You can travel on your own _____ ? Options:
  A) isn't it
  B) wouldn't you
  C) can't you
  D) shouldn't you
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1474:

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

  Give me a minute to think i can't remember the answer _____

  Options:
  A) out of hand
  B) ahead
  C) off hand
  D) to hand
  E) off head
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1475:

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

  The train was to slow so i decided to _____ at the next stop

  Options:
  A) get by
  B) get bye
  C) get off
  D) get of
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1476:

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

  Little did Tunde realize that his frequent unwarranted reports about me were working _____ my advantages

  Options:
  A) in
  B) to
  C) for
  D) against
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1477:

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

  The driver of the car admitted _____a licence?

  Options:
  A) to not have
  B) not having
  C) to not having
  D) not to have
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1478:

  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.

  God opposes the proud and rewards the _________

  Options:
  A) poor
  B) honest
  C) humble
  D) faithful
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1479:

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

  The manager often quarrels with his staff because he goes around with a chip on his shoulder

  Options:
  A) deformed shoulder
  B) readiness to be angered
  C) look of contempt
  D) an air of superiority
  E) search of gossip
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1480:

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

  The notice reads, 'No cash translations in this hall'?

  Options:
  A) money
  B) gainful
  C) business
  D) cheque
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  The correct answer is D .