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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1987 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 1:
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:The house-wife was hard up before the end of each month
  • A Upset
  • B Penniless
  • C Borrowing
  • D In no need
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Question 2:
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:The house-wife was hard up before the end of each month
  • A Upset
  • B Penniless
  • C Borrowing
  • D In no need
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Question 3:
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:The retired General became a hard- nosed officer after fighting the war
  • A Tough
  • B Weak
  • C Indifferent
  • D Bed ridden
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Question 4:
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:The Lions lost the match because their goalkeeper was in a haze most of the time
  • A Indisposed
  • B Confused
  • C Alert
  • D Sleeping
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Question 5:
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:Unless we see the evils clearly, contending against them is like fighting the air
  • A Avoiding
  • B Strugglling with
  • C Combating
  • D Repelling
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