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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1985 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 31:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase: Stephen was blamed for leaving his door ajar during the heavy rainfall.
  • A Unlocked
  • B Unbolted
  • C Open
  • D Keyless
  • E Locked
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Question 32:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase: If people don't want to play the game according to the rule, that is their business
  • A Their business will suffer
  • B It is not their fault
  • C They should blame others for it
  • D Other people will take over their business
  • E They will have themselves to blame
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Question 33:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase: Nigeria, like most other African countries is predominantly agricultural
  • A Mainly
  • B Certainly
  • C Entirely
  • D Undoubtedly
  • E Superficiallly
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Question 34:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase: Despite increasingly punitive laws against hemp smoking, it is still rising at an alarming rate.
  • A Devastating
  • B Examplary
  • C Barbaric
  • D Severe
  • E Satisfactory.
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Question 35:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase: You have been asked to change your laissez-faire attitude to work
  • A Stupid
  • B Care-free
  • C Careful
  • D Serious
  • E Responsible
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