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

English is the study of the English language. The goal is to improve communication skills by practicing listening, speaking, reading, writing, and understanding language rules like pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar.

• Question 2461:

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

  English?

  Options:
  A) end
  B) thin
  C) think
  D) edge
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2462: This question is based on the novel, The Life Changer.

  What's the name of Ngozi's hostel?

  Options:
  A) Comrade
  B) Beauty Queen
  C) Queen Ana
  D) Queen Amina
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2463:

  The passage below has gaps numbered 11 to 20. Immediately following each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.

  A prepared speech is not easy to deliver, especially if it is not written by the presenter. -11- [A. Quantum B. document C. free D. manuscript] delivery is one in which the speech has been written out word from word and is read to -12- [A. an audience B. a congregation C. a conference D. a gathering]. this kind of delivery is usually reserved for very -13-[A. genuine B. impromptu C. guaranteed D. formal] occasions when exact wording is -14-[A. reportive B. conclusive C. speculative D. critical] such as the State of the Union Address or speeches before the United Nations General -15-[A. Assembly B. Audience C. Organisation D. Negotiation]. The primary advantage is that the speech may be highly-16-[A. advanced B. analogous C. discreet D. polished] in terms of word choice, turns of phrase, and development of ideals. The main disadvantage is that this type of delivery is difficult to do well. Reading aloud with meaningful -17-[A. vocal B. bifocal C. anticipatory D. profuse] inflection requires the speaker to be very familiar with the text. If not, the words will come out in a choppy, expressionless way. Such poor delivery could destroy any -18-[A. decisive B. positive C. interactive D. restrictive] effects created by the carefully chosen -19-[A. dialect B. rhetoric C. slang D. language] . Lack of familiarity with the -20-[A. text B. context C. exchange D. note] could also prevent the speaker from maintaining eye contact with the people being addressed.

  In question number 16 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap. Options:
  A) advanced
  B) analogus
  C) discreet
  D) polished
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2464:

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

  My father's advice to me was quite invaluable?

  Options:
  A) useless
  B) useful
  C) helpful
  D) unsolicited
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2465:

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

  Owing to the constant harassment of the populace by armed robbers, all night guards have been instructed to shoot _____ every moving things

  Options:
  A) at sight
  B) by sight
  C) in sight
  D) off sight
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2466: Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.The man reasoned that there ought to be a limit to sycophancy? Options:
  A) there can be no favour beyond a reasonable point
  B) sycophants need not talk all the time
  C) people should know when not use flattery
  D) sycophants should know when to grant people's requests
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2467:

  Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined statement or words:

  He took a quick look at the poor man, shook his head and took to his heels

  Options:
  A) glanced at
  B) viewed
  C) observed
  D) gazed at
  E) spied
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2468: Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.If I left the country, I would arrange for my family to join me? Options:
  A) He left the country and his family joined him
  B) In the event of his leaving the country, his family would join him
  C) He did not leave the country and his family did not join him
  D) He may not leave the country
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2469: Choose the option that best completes the gap(S).The _____ event marked the beginning of a new life for the entire cabinet? Options:
  A) historical
  B) historicity of the
  C) historic
  D) history of the
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2470: Bassey is as hard as nails? Options:
  A) Bassey is very strong
  B) Bassey is very brave
  C) Bassey is determined
  D) Bassey is unsympathetic
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  The correct answer is D .