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

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• Question 161:

  Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. the stressed syllables are written in capital letters.

  lnternational

  Options:
  A) INternational
  B) inTERnational
  C) interNAtional
  D) internaTIONal
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 162:

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

  Says

  Options:
  A) fierce
  B) dam
  C) wet
  D) rain
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 163:

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

  The man preaches egalitarianism without matching it up with action?

  Options:
  A) salvation
  B) dedication
  C) kindness
  D) equality
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 164:

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

  The two boxers were neck and neck up till the sixth round but in the seventh and final round, the bigger one lost ground

  Options:
  A) could no longer stand on his feet
  B) failed to maintain his position
  C) was beaten
  D) became dizzy
  E) became a punching bag
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 165:

  In the question bellow choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:

  The man has atoned _____ his sins

  Options:
  A) upon
  B) on
  C) for
  D) at
  E) against
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 166:

  Fill the blank spaces with the most appropriate of options A-E:

  If you _____ me that you had run out of petrol, i would have given you some.

  Options:
  A) were to tell
  B) tell
  C) have told
  D) would tell
  E) had told
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 167:

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

  The police ran the criminal to earth

  Options:
  A) jailed him
  B) knocked him down
  C) discovered him
  D) buried him
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 168:

  Jide couldn't have said that. This means that Jide

  Options:
  A) ought not say that
  B) will not say that
  C) it's not likely jide said it
  D) Jide didn't say it
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 169:

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

  Wilfred was a mindless criminal

  Options:
  A) strong
  B) mindful
  C) feeling
  D) memorable
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 170: Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence.The organization is constantly in a state of flux? Options:
  A) There are perodic changes in the organization
  B) The organization is facing a difficult period
  C) The organization is experiencing good times
  D) The organization is moribund
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  The correct answer is A .