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

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• Question 581:

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

  My brother married a loquacious woman?

  Options:
  A) quiet
  B) noisy
  C) talkative
  D) beautiful
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 582:

  In question below fill the gap with the appropriate option:

  A number of students _____ missed the opportunity to re-register

  Options:
  A) is
  B) has
  C) have
  D) do
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 583:

  In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:

  The house-wife was hard up before the end of each month

  Options:
  A) upset
  B) penniless
  C) borrowing
  D) in no need
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 584:

  Fill the blank spaces with the most appropriate of options A - E:

  _____ to your birthday party in September?

  Options:
  A) May i come
  B) Will i come
  C) Would i come
  D) Might i come
  E) Shall i come
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 585:

  From the words lettered A to D below, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the passage.

  Mr. Brown is often described as an astute businessman

  Options:
  A) shrewd
  B) miserly
  C) proud
  D) thrifty
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 586:

  LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS

  In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

  Ramatus expressed her feelings in uncertain terms.

  Options:
  A) She expressed it secretly and courageously
  B) she expressed it quietly and cautiously
  C) She expressed it feebly and sickly
  D) She expressed it clearly and strongly
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 587: From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sounds as the one represented by the letters underlined.Hang Options:
  A) hinge
  B) tinge
  C) song
  D) balm
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 588:

  Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.

  His textile business deals are in gross?

  Options:
  A) wholesale
  B) imported
  C) retailed
  D) exported
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 589:

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

  On his way back the boy ran into a long procession of men, women and children in _____

  Options:
  A) white beautiiful exceedingly flowing gowns
  B) exceedingly flowing white beautiful gowns
  C) exceedingly beautiful white flowing gowns
  D) white flowing exceedingly beautiful gowns
  E) flowing exceedingly white beautiful gowns
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 590:

  This question is based on the novel, The Life Changer.

  Who was Omar's immediate younger sister?

  Options:
  A) Ummi
  B) Omar
  C) Salma
  D) Teemah
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  The correct answer is D .