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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1989 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 36:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:I didn't think she could be so easily taken in by his pretences
  • A Flattered
  • B Deceived
  • C Overcome
  • D Blackmailed
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Question 37:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:Do you have the same aversion as i do for war films
  • A Bitterness
  • B Dislike
  • C Criticism
  • D Preference
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Question 38:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:His summary of the meeting was brief and to the point
  • A Precise
  • B Accurate
  • C Exact
  • D Crucial
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Question 39:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The minister hit on a plan to retain his post after many months of lobbying
  • A Drew up a plan
  • B Discovered a plan
  • C Selected a plan
  • D Designed a plan
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Question 40:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:My friend will hate his uncle forever because he left him in the lurch in his hour of need
  • A Abandoned him
  • B Purnished himn
  • C Disinheited him
  • D Despised him
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