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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1980 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 46:
Choosing the word or phrase from A to E which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words in each sentence:

While the mother and father were arguing furiously their small-boy sat patiently taking in everything they said
  • A Absorbing
  • B Accommodating
  • C Embracing
  • D Accepting
  • E Noting
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Question 47:
Choosing the word or phrase from A to E which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words in each sentence:

For a priest to be successful, he should, from time to time review his actions
  • A Inspect
  • B Examine
  • C Stare at
  • D Visualize
  • E Conceptualized
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Question 48:
Choosing the word or phrase from A to E which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words in each sentence:

In some parts of our society, people are ostracized purely on the basis of their parentage
  • A Hated
  • B Disrespected
  • C Shut off form others
  • D Locked up
  • E Abandoned
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Question 49:
Choosing the word or phrase from A to E which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words in each sentence:

Sitting majestically on his throne is the Oba of Benin flanked by some of his wives
  • A Surrounded
  • B Supported
  • C Guarded
  • D Protected
  • E Neglected
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Question 50:
Choosing the word or phrase from A to E which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words in each sentence:

In civilized society, it is unseemly to emit a loud belch at the end of a meal
  • A Noisy
  • B Annoying
  • C Stupid
  • D Outrageous
  • E Impolite
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