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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1985 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 51:
In the question below choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence: On the orders of the steward, the cook rushed .... the market
  • A To
  • B At
  • C For
  • D In
  • E Against
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Question 52:
In the question below choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence: The principal advised that we pursue this case cautiously, otherwise we are bound to be taken .... by Ada's lies
  • A Away
  • B Out
  • C In
  • D Off
  • E On
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Question 53:
In the question below choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence: I am very sorry .... to attend the meeting yesterday
  • A For failure
  • B In failing
  • C To have failed
  • D To fail
  • E For failing
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Question 54:
In the question below choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence: When you are faced with an examination of this nature, endeavour to keep your mind .... the job and not be distracted for one moment
  • A At
  • B In
  • C For
  • D On
  • E To
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Question 55:
In the question below choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence: It all depended on what ....
  • A Does he want
  • B He wants
  • C He does want
  • D He wanted
  • E Did he want
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