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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1980 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 66:
Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:

He must be a good student because he is a .... reader
  • A Romanesque
  • B Veracious
  • C Voracious
  • D Mendacious
  • E Sarcastic
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Question 67:
Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:

It is very difficult to capture the subtle ..... of words when translated from one language to another
  • A Essence
  • B Denotations
  • C Connotations
  • D Inflexions
  • E Insults
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Question 68:
Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:

As it holds true that, unless you train your body you cannot be an athlete, so also unless you train your .... you cannot be a ....
  • A Kicking - footballer
  • B Voice - choirmaster
  • C Mind - scholar
  • D Courage - hero
  • E Arms - swimmer
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Question 69:
Choose the correct word to fill the space in the following sentences:

The meeting starts .... two o'clock. Please be punctual
  • A About
  • B In
  • C On
  • D At
  • E Around
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Question 70:
Choose the correct word to fill the space in the following sentences:

Every time you pay a bill you must insist .... being given a receipt
  • A In
  • B From
  • C On
  • D By
  • E Onto
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