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

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• Question 151:

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

  There is no point dissipating energy on a useless argument?

  Options:
  A) destroying
  B) conserving
  C) marshalling
  D) storing
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 152:

  In question below fill the gap with the appropriate option:

  She has a set of gold _____

  Options:
  A) earing
  B) earings
  C) earring
  D) ear-ring
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 153:

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

  Oche's mother advised him to talk very little because still waters run deep?

  Options:
  A) his enemies may be listening
  B) there is no pride in talking too much
  C) there is wisdom in silence
  D) talking too much could lead him into trouble
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 154:

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

  He likes to call attention to unimportant matters

  Options:
  A) dubious
  B) incidental
  C) trivial
  D) simple
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 155:

  LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS

  In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

  Usman needs to get his act together if he wants to pass the examination.

  Options:
  A) He needs to organized himself
  B) He needs to be fast when writing the examination
  C) He needs to put on his stage costume
  D) Heneeds to pull all points down in the examination
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 156:

  For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics:

  The idea makes me cringe.

  Options:
  A) quiver
  B) tremble
  C) resolute
  D) writhe
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 157: Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).The high cost of living these days calls for a lot of frugality? Options:
  A) extravagance
  B) economy
  C) recklessness
  D) prudence
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 158: Choose the option that has a different vowel sound from the others. Options:
  A) there
  B) dear
  C) fair
  D) bear
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 159:

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

  In those days, an ordinary school drop-out would come around putting on airs?

  Options:
  A) trying to impress people
  B) trying to oppress people
  C) wearing flashy clothes
  D) dressed in light materials
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 160:

  Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).

  Bean

  Options:
  A) Miss
  B) Train
  C) Yield
  D) Earn
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  The correct answer is C .