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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1990 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 26:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:A number or people impersonating tax-official were arraigned before the Chief Magistrate this morning
  • A Arranged
  • B Paraded
  • C Moved
  • D Brought
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Question 27:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: Ngozi spoke to her father quite candidly on her proposed marriage
  • A Rudely
  • B Faithfully
  • C Frankly
  • D Respectfully
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Question 28:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: The secretary was advised to put on a cheerful disposition whenever the manager arrives
  • A A good dress
  • B A smiling face
  • C A happy look
  • D Good make-up
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Question 29:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: The cereal is fortified with multivitamins
  • A Enriched
  • B Prepared
  • C Endowed
  • D Mixed
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Question 30:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:The lawyer told the court some unsavoury details about the case
  • A Unworthy
  • B Unitelligible
  • C Unpleeasant
  • D Uninteresting
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