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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1988 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 41:
[i]In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which [b]best fills[/b] the gap(s).[/i]: Are you sure he prefers a horse ride .... a walk?
  • A Than to take
  • B To taking
  • C Instead to take
  • D Than
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Question 42:
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).: .... to your request, we have decided to provide the necessary information
  • A As regards
  • B With regards
  • C With regard
  • D Regarding
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Question 43:
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).: The price of everything seems to have ... up in the last few months
  • A Climbed
  • B Shot
  • C Risen
  • D Flared
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Question 44:
[i]In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which [b]best fills[/b] the gap(s).[/i]: Just to convince you about my commitment to the project, i shall .... at the office before i leave for Kano tomorrow.
  • A Put up an appearance
  • B Put in an appearance
  • C Put up appearance
  • D Put an appearance
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Question 45:
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).: There was a .... of steps.
  • A Stair
  • B Height
  • C Flight
  • D Climb
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