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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1988 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 36:
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).: The suspect defrauded his ..... victims of large sums of money
  • A Unsuspected
  • B Unsuspecting
  • C Unexpecting
  • D Unexpected
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Question 37:
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).: The drummers struck their drums with great efforts and the surging crowds of dancers .... and .... the grounds around the palace.
  • A Structed/thumped
  • B Kicked/stamped
  • C Thumped/licked
  • D Stroked/thumped
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Question 38:
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).: The chairman's daughter's laughter was with no .... to ridicule the applicant
  • A Intention
  • B Intend
  • C Intendment
  • D Intent
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Question 39:
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).: The water is not good for drinking; it's been .... by the dead rabbit
  • A Contaminated
  • B Infested
  • C Spoilt
  • D Diseased
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Question 40:
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).: The austerity of the times has made people to be more .... in their spending
  • A Watchful
  • B Circumspect
  • C Misely
  • D Hesitant
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