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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1990 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 76:
In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined: The principal warned us against burning candle at both ends
  • A Being careless with candle
  • B Wearing ourselves out
  • C Being too generous
  • D Disloyal
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Question 77:
In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in underlined: Biola decided to give the task everything he had
  • A All his money
  • B All his time
  • C Complete attention
  • D Complete attendance
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Question 78:
In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in underlined: The result of the election would have been different if some people had not been disfranchised
  • A Disfavoured
  • B Banned from contesting
  • C Allowed to rig
  • D Prevented from voting
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Question 79:
In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in underlined: We enjoy the story but it sounds larger than life
  • A Too long and unsubstantiated
  • B A little watery and lifeless
  • C Completely untrue
  • D Somewhat unusual
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Question 80:
In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in underline: Olu might visit London next summer
  • A Could
  • B Will
  • C Should
  • D Can
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