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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1987 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 16:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:The distance is not more than twenty kilometres as the crow flies
  • A By the longest route
  • B By the shortest route
  • C By air
  • D By the fastest means
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Question 17:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:Your extreme patience sometimes infuriates me
  • A Impresses
  • B Annoys
  • C Frustrates
  • D Amuses
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Question 18:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:I cannot understand how he suddenly became audacious contrary to his nature
  • A Proud
  • B Bold
  • C Rude
  • D Hostile
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Question 19:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:He as been a life of make-belief
  • A Faith
  • B Fantasy
  • C Grandeur
  • D Religion
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Question 20:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:Our teacher seldom comes late to school
  • A Very often
  • B Always
  • C Frequently
  • D Hardly ever
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