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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1988 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 16:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:Yahaya hardly knows on which side his bread is buttered in the matter
  • A Where his interest liess
  • B What he must do
  • C Where he should go
  • D Whom to contact for help
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Question 17:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The preacher is under a cloud among the congregation
  • A Out of favour
  • B Under observation
  • C Under weather
  • D Confused
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Question 18:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The politician played to the gallery to win the election
  • A Obeyed the people
  • B Sang a good song for the people
  • C Went to the gallery
  • D Went out of his way to appeal to the taste of the people
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Question 19:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The hefty warder came in and all the prisoners snuffed out their cigarettes
  • A Extinguished
  • B Put out
  • C Squeezed
  • D Put down
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Question 20:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The popularity of the slogan is beginning to wane
  • A Wear
  • B Slide
  • C Thin out
  • D Decline
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