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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 26:

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

Had she asked me earlier, i might have been able to employ him

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A I employed her
B I did not employ him
C I did not employ her
D I employed him
E I employ neither of the two

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Question 27:

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

If he were to apologize i would probably forgive him

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A I shall not forgive him even if he apologize
B He is likely to apologize and be forgiven
C I shall definitely forgive him if he apologizes
D If he apologize i shall decide whether or not to forgive him
E He will not apologize and i will not forgive him

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Question 28:

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words:

As he was a gullible leader his followers took advantage of him

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A He was weak and unable to enforce his authority
B He was partial and unfair in dispensing justice
C He was simple minded to a fault
D He was slow to act
E He was lacking in education and experience in everyday affair

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Question 29:

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words:

His summary of the meeting was brief and to the point

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A Careful
B Precise
C Accurate
D Exact
E Crucial

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Question 30:

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words:

Do you have the same aversion as i do for way film?

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A Bitterness
B Dislike
C Criticism
D Indignation
E Preference

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