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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1981 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 1:
Fill in the blank spaces in the following sentences making use of the best of the five options:
For their part in the unsuccessful .... the mutineers were court - martialled
  • A Coopes
  • B Coupes
  • C Coupe
  • D Coup
  • E Coupse
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Question 2:
Fill in the blank spaces in the following sentences making use of the best of the five options:
The Chairman ruled the impertinent speaker .....
  • A According to order
  • B Out of order
  • C Contrary to order
  • D Disorderly
  • E Correctly
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Question 3:
Fill in the blank spaces in the following sentences making use of the best of the five options:
Your approach to the problem is different .... ours
  • A As
  • B Like
  • C From
  • D Because of
  • E To
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Question 4:
Fill in the blank spaces in the following sentences making use of the best of the five options:
The way to stop some frivolous publications is to .... the press
  • A Gag
  • B Shackle
  • C Fetter
  • D Handcuff
  • E Bind
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Question 5:
Fill in the blank spaces in the following sentences making use of the best of the five options:
They .... our donation with thanks
  • A Recieved
  • B Recived
  • C Received
  • D Receved
  • E Receipt
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