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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1986 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 6:
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:The Governor declined to give audience to the journalist.
  • A Ignored
  • B Accepted
  • C Forgot
  • D Rejected
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Question 7:
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined: The debtor's husband is liable for his wife's debts
  • A Unanswerable
  • B Responsible
  • C Unquestionable
  • D Accountable
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Question 8:
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined: The lotion recommended by the doctor soothed Okon's aching tooth
  • A Calmed
  • B Extracted
  • C Excited
  • D Worsened
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Question 9:
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined: The sun cast its shadow on the wall
  • A Reflection
  • B Rays
  • C Resemblance
  • D Substance
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Question 10:
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined: He was locked up for a fortnight
  • A Released
  • B Punished
  • C Remanded
  • D Locked out
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