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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1979 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 66:
Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :

The boycott of classes last year by under-graduates resulted .... the temporary closure of Nigerian Universities
  • A To
  • B In
  • C From
  • D At
  • E Into
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Question 67:
Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :

The head of state in his new year broadcast to the nation emphasized the need for Nigerians to regard .... as member of the same family
  • A Themselves
  • B One another
  • C Each other
  • D Yourselves
  • E Theirselves
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Question 68:
Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence

The executive President honoured the messenger with the Grand Commander of the Niger award .... his industries and meritorious services to the nation
  • A On recognition of
  • B In gratitude for
  • C In recognition to
  • D By recognition of
  • E In recognition of
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Question 69:
Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :

The neighbor's children always make ... when she is not at home
  • A Noises
  • B Lots of noise
  • C Plenty of noise
  • D Lots of noise
  • E A lot of noise
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Question 70:
Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :

In 1966, the Military .... because of the tragic failure of the civilian politicians
  • A Took to power
  • B Undertook power
  • C Marched into power
  • D Came to power
  • E Arrived to power
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