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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1986 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 31:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined: She realized that she was up against stiff competition when a new large department store was opened next to her small provision store
  • A Next to
  • B Standing next
  • C Opposed to
  • D Faced with
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Question 32:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined: Finally, I assured him that i would not go back on my word.
  • A Returned to a place
  • B Return to certain word when reading
  • C Re-use my word
  • D Fail to keep my promise
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Question 33:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined: Everybody respects the team leader.
  • A Looks up for
  • B Looks up on
  • C Looks up to
  • D Looks up at
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Question 34:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined: The driver, on seeing the traffic warden, was hesitant to start the engine.
  • A Slow
  • B Unable
  • C Anxious
  • D Reluctant
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Question 35:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined: He likes to call attention to unimportant matters
  • A Dubious
  • B Incidental
  • C Trivial
  • D Simple
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