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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1984 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 1:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined: The meeting was cancelled because of the convocation
  • A Brought up
  • B Alled of
  • C Broke off
  • D Dropped out
  • E Phased out
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Question 2:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined: The meeting was cancelled because of the convocation
  • A Brought up
  • B Alled of
  • C Broke off
  • D Dropped out
  • E Phased out
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Question 3:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined: Our town is so small that we are always meeting our schoolmates accidentally
  • A Coming across
  • B Falling into
  • C Knocking up
  • D Running up
  • E Running into
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Question 4:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined: Can you give a good explanation for your behaviour?
  • A Account for
  • B Call for
  • C Clear up
  • D Make up
  • E Give up
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Question 5:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:be careful!. We are approaching the crossroads
  • A Look up
  • B Watch out
  • C Look out
  • D Hold up
  • E Look in
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