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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1986 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 16:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: The musician's popularity is beginning to decline
  • A Change
  • B Wane
  • C Slide
  • D Disappear
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Question 17:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: Olu promised to look out for her next time he is in town.
  • A Watch for
  • B Visit
  • C Greet
  • D Take care of
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Question 18:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: Thompson was a prosecution witness at the court hearing
  • A False
  • B Reliable
  • C Government
  • D Trial
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Question 19:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined: The beggar's takings snow-belled every hour.
  • A Grew
  • B Turned white
  • C Grew into a ball
  • D Turned into snow
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Question 20:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined: His attempts were nipped in the bud
  • A Unsuccessful
  • B Cut short
  • C Frustrated
  • D Disqualified
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