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

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• Question 1781:

  Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.

  The management wants to consider her reticent behaviour in due course.

  Options:
  A) disapproving
  B) disciplinarian
  C) contemplative
  D) loquacious
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1782:

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

  Many states practise the ideals of democracy

  Options:
  A) government by election
  B) government by representative
  C) government by civilians
  D) government by all the people
  E) oligarchy
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1783:

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

  melodramatic?

  Options:
  A) MELodramatic
  B) meLOdramatic
  C) meloDRAmatic
  D) melodraMAtic
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1784:

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

  He is really very mean. He _____ not lend me the money I wanted.

  Options:
  A) should
  B) could
  C) would
  D) won't
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1785:

  In the question below fill the gap with the appropriate option :

  We are _____ to receive your letter and to know that you are _____

  Options:
  A) happy/ in good health
  B) grateful/sound
  C) pleased / all well
  D) appreciative/swimming in good health
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1786:

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

  The new employees is so humble and friendly that he will soon make himself popular

  Options:
  A) welcomed and accepted
  B) hated
  C) estranged
  D) rejected
  E) a personal friend
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1787: Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.Olu gave his brother a bumpy ride. Options:
  A) Olu's brother rode on Olu's back to success.
  B) Olu took his brother on a bumpy road.
  C) Olu gave his brother a difficult time.
  D) Olu gave his brother a ride on his car.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1788:

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

  His wife was badly injured in the fracas, but I think she will pull _____ .

  Options:
  A) up
  B) over
  C) through
  D) back
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1789:

  In question below fill the gap with the appropriate option:

  _____ him around, i would have informed you

  Options:
  A) Had i seen
  B) Have i seen
  C) Should i see
  D) If i saw
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1790: Choose the word that does not have the same vowel sound as the others? Options:
  A) sun
  B) shun
  C) son
  D) short
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  The correct answer is D .