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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1983 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 61:
In the question below which of the following options express the same idea as the one in quotes?:
'To put something aside' is to
  • A Put it by ones side
  • B Put it in a side pocket for future use
  • C Keep something for some special purpose
  • D Keep in safety
  • E Protect it
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Question 62:
In the question below choose the phrase or word which best completes the meaning of each sentence:
One of the .... during the football match led to a fight between the teams
  • A Incidence
  • B Incidences
  • C Incidents
  • D Occasions
  • E Linesman
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Question 63:
In the question below choose the phrase or word which best completes the meaning of each sentence:
He used to play tennis, but he doesn't ....
  • A As of now
  • B Any longer
  • C Again
  • D Presently
  • E Since
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Question 64:
In the question below choose the phrase or word which best completes the meaning of each sentence:
He was .... he had no time to eat
  • A So busy that
  • B Very busy
  • C Very busy that
  • D Too busy that
  • E Busy that
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Question 65:
In the question below choose the phrase or word which best completes the meaning of each sentence:
It had been raining before the match started, ....?
  • A Isn't it
  • B Hasn't it
  • C Hadn't it
  • D Wasn't it
  • E Is it
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