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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1985 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 36:
[i]In the question below choose the option [b]nearest in meaning[/b] to the underlined word or phrase[/i]: Since his father's death, Osita has not been able to cope with the tasks of a family head
  • A Perform adequately
  • B Torelate
  • C Accept
  • D Assess properly
  • E Manage
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Question 37:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase: My spell in the university was an unmitigated disaster
  • A An unavoidable
  • B A painful
  • C A regrettable
  • D An unqualified
  • E An unfortunate
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Question 38:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:To be above board is to be
  • A Afloat
  • B On top of a plank
  • C Above suspicion
  • D Raised above a board
  • E The chairman of a board
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Question 39:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase: It is sheer foolhardiness for unarmed policemen to pursue armed robbers
  • A Nonsense
  • B Bravery
  • C Foolishness
  • D Stupidity
  • E Foolish risk taking
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Question 40:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase: Bankole was a man given to much wine
  • A Pushed to
  • B Taken over by
  • C Addicted to
  • D Forced to
  • E Afflicted by
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