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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1988 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 56:
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).: A government spokesman announced that efforts .... the release of hostages are continuing
  • A To obtain
  • B In obtaining
  • C For obtaining
  • D Of obtaining
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Question 57:
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).: I know you will think am talking nonsense, Shehu, but .... you'll realize that i was right.
  • A At one time
  • B On time
  • C In time
  • D At time
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Question 58:
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).: The Inspector of Education who made several trips on bad road returned yesterday completely .... by fever
  • A Brought down
  • B Put down
  • C Worn down
  • D Worn off
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Question 59:
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).: The vice principal asked the students to always .... their answer only from the textbooks recommended for the course
  • A Look out
  • B Search out
  • C Look up
  • D Bring up
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Question 60:
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s): I know that your friend will not accept the proposal ....
  • A And you neither
  • B And neither you
  • C Neither do you
  • D Neither will you
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