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

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• Question 3361:

  Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined?

  The last criticism at the rally was made in ignorance?

  Options:
  A) uniformed
  B) unimpeachable
  C) objective
  D) impeccable
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 3362:

  This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.

  In Lafayette, before a stranger is hosted or accommodated, permission must be requested and granted by_______

  Options:
  A) the Hakimi
  B) the high priest
  C) the governor
  D) community oracle
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 3363:

  Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.

  He is notorious for his drunkenness.

  Options:
  A) popular
  B) known
  C) well known
  D) renowned
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 3364: Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.I'm not interested in buying that shirt. I think it is overpriced? Options:
  A) too expensive
  B) overrated
  C) priceless
  D) cheap
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 3365:

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

  He had hardly spoken when the bell rang?

  Options:
  A) He found it difficult to speak, and then the bell rang
  B) When the bell rang, he was still speaking
  C) The bell rang very soon after he spoke
  D) He spoke in a harsh manner and the bell rang
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 3366:

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

  The investigation Commission has treated all the _____ submitted to it by the warning factions?

  Options:
  A) protests
  B) pettions
  C) applications
  D) enquires
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 3367:

  In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:

  Such measures end up exacerbating the pain,

  Options:
  A) aggravating
  B) increasing
  C) eliminating
  D) alleviating
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 3368: In the novel, Ansa looked around glumly when Jimi was engrossed in laughter and chatter because he was Options:
  A) neglected by Jimi
  B) anxious to go home
  C) distracted by a band playing on the field
  D) given twelve strokes of the cane by the principal
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 3369: From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.Worst Options:
  A) burst
  B) haste
  C) guessed
  D) perched
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 3370:

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

  Watched

  Options:
  A) lived
  B) address
  C) letter
  D) match
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  The correct answer is C .