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

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• Question 4041:

  Dear John,

  Many thanks for your letter. I was glad to hear that you had done so well in your examinations. Let me send you my hearty congratulations. You certainly deserved this result as I know you worked very hard. You ask how I have been spending the time since I took my examinations. I have been waiting so eagerly for the result that, I must admit, I have not done half of the things I planned to do during this extended holiday. However, I have been doing a lot of reading. There were so many different things I was interested in when I was at school and did not have the time to read about because they were not on the syllabus. I have read two books about geology, which is a fascinating subject. I hope to make a hobby of geology when I get to the University. It will make a change from the study of law. i have also read several novels mostly modern ones by authors like Graham Greene, C.S Foster and Somerset Maugham. How enjoyable it is to read a book for pleasure and not for examination! I have not given a thought to law, and not read one book about the subject. I shall have e four long years at the University to devote to it.

  I have also been going once or twice a week to the National Boy’s Club. I took part in the table-tennis tournament, but I did not do very well, I’m afraid. I have been playing football for the Club every Sunday afternoon. I will certainly let you know my examination results as soon as I have them. I must say that I become less confident about the result each day. It was encouraging to hear that this was the case with you, and since you did so well perhaps there is still hope for me!

  Yours sincerely

  Osman.

  You will regard Osman during term time as a student who reads Options:
  A) all types of books
  B) always
  C) all the subjects on the curriculum
  D) much more than other students
  E) only the books that are prescribed
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 4042: This question is based on the novel, The Life Changer.

  How much money did Habib handed over to Tomiwa?

  Options:
  A) fifty thousand naira
  B) one hundred thousand naira
  C) Twenty-five thousand naira
  D) Twenty thousand naira
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 4043:

  Fill in the gap(s) with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap(s).

  She has been here _____ the past three years?

  Options:
  A) since
  B) for
  C) from
  D) in
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 4044:

  Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:

  Legislators must be trained to _____ the truth

  Options:
  A) disguise
  B) discern
  C) digest
  D) disturb
  E) distort
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 4045:

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

  The Board has been having _____ series of meeting lately

  Options:
  A) some
  B) a
  C) a lot of
  D) many
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 4046:

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

  He has a big heart but he inept at following a witty conversion

  Options:
  A) Large
  B) huge
  C) warm
  D) placid
  E) fragile
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 4047:

  Fill in the gap(s) with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap(s).

  One of the three candidates contesting the union election was obliged to _____ in favour of his friends?

  Options:
  A) step down
  B) stand down
  C) step out
  D) stand out
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 4048:

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

  You don't have to agree with our procedure?

  Options:
  A) shouldn't disagree
  B) must not agree
  C) may disagree if you wish
  D) may not disagree if you dont wish
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 4049: Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.Art lies in cherishing the initiative and creative power of each person? Options:
  A) potential
  B) strenght
  C) gift
  D) mind
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 4050: In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The way he handled the whole issue was rather despicable Options:
  A) disturbing
  B) likeable
  C) contemptible
  D) frustrating
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  The correct answer is C .