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

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• Question 21:

  Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

  Only two ministers survived the recent cabinet reshuffle.

  Options:
  A) In recent changes in government, all but two ministers retained their posts
  B) In the recent changes in government, all but two ministers remained alive
  C) In recent changes in government, all but two ministers were sacked
  D) In the recent changes in government, only two ministers were sacked
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 22:

  The brave officer _____ the time bomb.

  Options:
  A) diffused
  B) druse
  C) defused
  D) difused
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 23: Select the wrongly spelt word from the options below: Options:
  A) disappointed
  B) embarassed
  C) equipped
  D) rhythm
  E) restaurant
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 24:

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

  Goal

  Options:
  A) Face
  B) Boat
  C) Park
  D) More
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 25:

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

  Aduke: Ngozi, let's visit the market. Ngozi: if you insist, Ngozi

  Options:
  A) is very willing to accompany Aduke
  B) must accompany Aduke
  C) is not keen on going with Aduke
  D) is pretending not to be interested in going with Aduke
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 26:

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

  The very moment she _____ her folly, she will come back to apologize

  Options:
  A) realized
  B) is realizing
  C) will realize
  D) has realized
  E) realizes
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 27: Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).The teacher's apparent nonchalant attitude was misconstrued by his students? Options:
  A) condoned
  B) misrepresented
  C) misquoted
  D) misinterpreted
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 28:

  Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

  As a prudent businessman, Adeyi does not leave anything to chance.

  Options:
  A) frugal
  B) shrewd
  C) careless
  D) unsuccessful
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 29:

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

  The delegates to the Constitutional Conference have mooted that funding of universities be transferred to states where they are located?

  Options:
  A) said
  B) agreed
  C) proposed
  D) legislated
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 30:

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

  Our new Vice-Chancellor has stepped off the wrong foot?

  Options:
  A) injured his foot while entering his office
  B) started off badly
  C) made a costly mistake
  D) stepped on the wrong toes
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  The correct answer is B .