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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1985 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 6:
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined: The military Governor upheld the decision of his cabinet
  • A Held up
  • B Undercut
  • C Maintained
  • D Abolished
  • E Reversed
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Question 7:
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined: Many untrustworthy students gives evasive answers to questions which they fully understand.
  • A Direct
  • B Outspoken
  • C Simple
  • D Truthful
  • E Clever
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Question 8:
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined: The deafening noise of the two jet planes which flew across our compound yesterday made people fear that an assault on the country might be imminent
  • A Impending
  • B Ahead
  • C Remote
  • D Eminent
  • E Threatening
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Question 9:
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined: Disgruntled people are indifferent to any plans to rid the society of evil
  • A Different from
  • B Diffirent about
  • C In agreement with
  • D Interested in
  • E Opposed to
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Question 10:
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined: the severity of the harmattan helped me to complete my writing assignment in record time because i had no choice but to lock my self indoors
  • A Warmth
  • B Mildness
  • C Moderation
  • D Leniency
  • E Gentility
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