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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1980 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 21:
Choose the best option to fill the gaps in the following sentences:

I am a student and .... Musa. I left for the university, and .... Musa
  • A Was, does
  • B So is, so did
  • C So was, so does
  • D He is , he did
  • E So he is, so he went
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Question 22:
Choose the best option to fill the gaps in the following sentences:

You have been absent from classes for four months. How can you .... for the lost time
  • A Make in
  • B Make up
  • C Make off
  • D Make out
  • E Make over
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Question 23:
Choose the best option to fill the gaps in the following sentences:

I am afraid you cannot use this telephone; it is ....
  • A Out of order
  • B In order
  • C For order
  • D At order
  • E With order
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Question 24:
Choose the best option to fill the gaps in the following sentences:

You should make an ..... to improve the situation
  • A Effect
  • B Efficiency
  • C Effectiveness
  • D Effort
  • E Effectualness
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Question 25:
Must you always .... lies? Why don't you .... the truth for once
  • A Speak
  • B Say
  • C Talk
  • D Tell
  • E Utter
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