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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1986 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 26:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined: The new educational system took off this school year
  • A Went off
  • B Continued
  • C Began
  • D Resumed
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Question 27:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined: We will surely buy this idea of introducing an entirely new product
  • A Pay for
  • B Accept
  • C Trade in
  • D Barter
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Question 28:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined: This year's harvest is surplus
  • A Enough for need
  • B Limitless
  • C More than enough
  • D Plenty
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Question 29:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined: Many candidates now apply to read Law because it is a lucrative profession.
  • A Brings plenty of profit
  • B Brings high prestige
  • C Bring quick money
  • D Bring plenty of knowledge
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Question 30:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined: The pressman said that his interview with the Presidents was off the record.
  • A Not written on government record books
  • B Not intended for publication
  • C Not taped
  • D Written elsewhere other than the government records
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