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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1979 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 51:
Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :

We ought to stay away .... the robbers come back
  • A Provided
  • B Should in case
  • C Although
  • D In case
  • E Since
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Question 52:
Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :

The principal will be going away on leave. In his absence, the vice president will .... the school
  • A Take over
  • B Carry on
  • C Care for
  • D Look after
  • E Overlook
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Question 53:
Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :

The new leader has a good intentions, but he is unable to ....
  • A Carry them with him
  • B Carry them out
  • C Carry them on
  • D Carry them all
  • E Carry them well
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Question 54:
Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :

Ikorodu is not far from here, it is only an ....
  • A Hour of driving
  • B Hour's drive
  • C Hour by driving
  • D Hour in driving
  • E Hours drive
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Question 55:
Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :

Do you know if the new teacher .... yet?
  • A Is arrived
  • B Will be arriving
  • C Has arrived
  • D Had arrived
  • E Has been arriving
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