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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 2236:
Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.<br/>Some actions of the Nigerian youth have alienated them from those who were sympathetic to their cause?
  • A Endeared / kindly
  • B Confronted / ill disposed
  • C Separated / opposed
  • D Estranged / well disposed
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Question 2237:
Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.<br/>The essay topic is nebulous?
  • A Vague
  • B Incorrect
  • C Distinct
  • D Clear
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Question 2238:
Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.<br/>The man was able to persuade his willful and obstinate daughter to follow the career he chose for her?
  • A Intelligent but arrogant
  • B Unyielding and obdurate
  • C Secure and odious
  • D Hardworking and intelligent
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Question 2239:
Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.<br/>Mr. Okon has been described as an eagle-eyed editor?
  • A A short-sighted
  • B A clear-sighted
  • C A long-sighted
  • D A quick-sighted
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Question 2240:
Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.<br/>Inspite of her grim situation, the young widow smiled dutifully at the visitor's pleasantries?
  • A Unkind comments
  • B Sad stories
  • C Condolence messages
  • D Jocular remarks
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