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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1989 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:The governor advised his people to get off the beaten tracks in their approach to community matters
  • A Use the old roads
  • B Make the track better
  • C Find new ways
  • D Avoid beaten about the bush
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Question 17:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:It was their custom to keep an open house on Sundays
  • A Welcome all visitors
  • B Keep the shutters open
  • C Leave the house open
  • D Expose the whole house
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Question 18:
[i]In the question below choose the option [b]nearest in meaning[/b] to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined[/i]: The president made a passionate appeal for calm
  • A Inflamed
  • B Disturbing
  • C Intense
  • D Lively
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Question 19:
[i]In the question below choose the option [b]nearest in meaning[/b] to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined[/i]: Mali stole the day's [u]takings [/u]from the bakery.
  • A Receipts
  • B Collection
  • C Contributions
  • D Offerings
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Question 20:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:You do not need to stutter in order to show your excitement
  • A Jump about
  • B Shout
  • C Sob
  • D Stammer
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