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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1990 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 11:
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined:The difference between the experimental procedure was imperceptible to me
  • A Negligible
  • B Significant
  • C Obvious
  • D Obscure
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Question 12:
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined: His antipathy to religious ideas makes him unpopular
  • A Remedy
  • B Conciousness
  • C Hostility
  • D Receptiveness
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Question 13:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:The boss told the man to let sleeping dogs lie
  • A Not to look for trouble
  • B Not to disturb other people
  • C Let the dogs sleep well
  • D Let the trouble begin
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Question 14:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word Underlined: The fact that Ruth has inherited her late husband's house is cold comfort to her
  • A Appropriate comfort
  • B Inadequate comfort
  • C No comfort at all
  • D Wet comfort
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Question 15:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word Underlined: The headmaster decided to make good his promise to the students
  • A Fulfil
  • B Improve
  • C Complete
  • D Realize
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