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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1989 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 11:
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:The man's health has deteriorated in the hospital
  • A Collapsed
  • B Improved
  • C Worsened
  • D Revived
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Question 12:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The boss made a clean sweep of all old hands in the office
  • A Completely got rid
  • B Cleanly swept the office
  • C Made a quick change
  • D Made an adjustment
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Question 13:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:Her anxiety was apparent to everyone present at the ceremony
  • A Real
  • B Visible
  • C Transparent
  • D Unknown
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Question 14:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:Our experience on board the aircraft is nothing to write home about
  • A Not remarkable
  • B Not unpleasent
  • C Nobody's business
  • D Not a home affair
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Question 15:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The rampage was organized and directed by the militant ones among the students
  • A Soldiers
  • B Rebellious ones
  • C Belligerent ones
  • D Commandoes
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