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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1980 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 56:
Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:

I was able to .... Olu my book because he promised to return it the following day
  • A Borrow
  • B Give
  • C Lend
  • D Lease
  • E Secure
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Question 57:
Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:

You cannot have a vague idea of the content of this comprehension text unless you first .... the whole passage for few minutes, said the teacher to his pupils
  • A Digest
  • B Decipher
  • C Skim through
  • D Chew through
  • E Master
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Question 58:
Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:

The prefect came to the class five minutes after the lesson ....
  • A Has started
  • B Had started
  • C Have started
  • D Is started
  • E Has been started
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Question 59:
Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:

Bimbo sings beautifully .... ?
  • A Isn't it
  • B Doesn't she
  • C Isn't she
  • D Does she
  • E Is she
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Question 60:
Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:

we couldn't find the official who was to act as our guide ...., he has left before we arrived
  • A Moreover
  • B Actually
  • C Nevertheless
  • D However
  • E Even
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