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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1984 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 66:
From the alternative provided in the question below select the one which is most appropriately completes the sentence: Had he known that it would rain, he .... his umbrella with him.
  • A Would have taking
  • B Was going to take
  • C Would be taking
  • D Would have taken
  • E Would take
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Question 67:
From the alternative provided in the question below select the one which is most appropriately completes the sentence: Omeime was taking his dog for a walk when the dog suddenly .... from its chain and escaped
  • A Broke through
  • B Broke lose
  • C Broke even
  • D Broke loose
  • E Broke away
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Question 68:
From the alternative provided in the question below select the one which is most appropriately completes the sentence: I was still sleeping when the national news ... this morning
  • A Were broadcast
  • B Were broadcasted
  • C Was broadcast
  • D Was broadcasted
  • E Were being broadcasted
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Question 69:
From the alternative provided in the question below select the one which is most appropriately completes the sentence: Each of the contestants .... a chance to win
  • A Has
  • B Have
  • C Get
  • D Gets
  • E Take
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Question 70:
From the alternative provided in the question below select the one which is most appropriately completes the sentence: I gave the book to the library attendant ... I think works in the evenings
  • A Whom
  • B Whose
  • C Which
  • D Who
  • E Of whom
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