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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1988 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 26:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:When the man lost his two sons in a motor accident, he cracked up
  • A Became broken-hearted
  • B Became inconsolable
  • C Became slightly deranged
  • D Became temperamental
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Question 27:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined: The news of his performance in the sessional examination has made Okechukwu crestfallen
  • A Highly irritable
  • B Dejected
  • C Elated
  • D Pompous
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Question 28:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The man rebuked his son severely, but his words seem to have cut on ice
  • A Been unconvincing
  • B Had no effect
  • C Not cooled the boy's teemper
  • D Added insult to injury
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Question 29:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The urban environment tends to form the nucleus of a common dialect.
  • A Setting
  • B Respository
  • C Cell
  • D Core
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Question 30:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:I shall be with you presently
  • A Now
  • B In a moment
  • C At present
  • D For the time being
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