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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1987 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:I know you've been eaves-dropping all along.
  • A Dropping gently
  • B Paying attention
  • C Listening secretly
  • D Dropping all the leaves
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Question 27:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:She showed an affected interest in the game.
  • A Real
  • B Pretended
  • C Concerned
  • D Slight
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Question 28:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:I would not like you to do the work piecemeal
  • A At meal time
  • B Bit by bit
  • C Badly
  • D As a masterpiece
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Question 29:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:I think i'll like to reiterate the points earlier made.
  • A Withdraw
  • B Change
  • C Challenge
  • D Repeat
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Question 30:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:The sudden death of the king put paid to the ambition of the Minister
  • A Encourage
  • B Rewarded
  • C Benefitted
  • D Terminated
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