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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1983 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 31:
In the question below, choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:
The dead body of the armed robber has ... in the street for three days
  • A Laid
  • B Lain
  • C Layed
  • D Lied
  • E Lay
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Question 32:
In the question below, choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:
Candidates who are not accustomed to .... fast will find it difficult to finish this paper
  • A Write
  • B Have written
  • C Be writing
  • D Writing
  • E Having written
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Question 33:
In the question below, choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:
Do you mind .... another minute or two?
  • A To wait
  • B Wait
  • C Waiting
  • D Having awaited
  • E Being awaited
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Question 34:
In the question below, choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:
We shall offer a good job to a ... to register guests in the Central Hotel
  • A Waiter
  • B Watchman
  • C Cashier
  • D Receptionist
  • E Cleaner
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Question 35:
In the question below, choose the expression or words which best completes each sentence:
I've lived .... this street .... ten years.
  • A At, since
  • B For, during
  • C On, for
  • D On ,from
  • E In, for
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