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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1991 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 6:
[i]In the question below choose the option [b]nearest in meaning[/b] to the word or phrase [b]underlined[/b][/i]: There is no love lost between Hassan and Hassana
  • A Dislike each other
  • B Are head over heals in love
  • C Will love each other
  • D Are still good friends
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Question 7:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: Whether the villages head should identify himself with the activities of religious demonstrations has remained a burning question
  • A A subject of discord
  • B A perennial issue
  • C A matter of serious controversy
  • D A sensitive matter
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Question 8:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: I would rather not attend the party
  • A Detest attending
  • B Do not have the enthusiasm to attend
  • C Must not attend
  • D Have a choice to attend or not to
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Question 9:
In the question below choose the option nearest meaning to the word or phrase underlined: If Garba had listen to advice, he would not have had to be rushed to the hospital
  • A Deliberately desired to be rushed
  • B Was in a position to have prevented the need to be rushed
  • C Was rushed against his wish
  • D Was given a cheque, but preferred to go
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Question 10:
[i]In the question below choose the option [b]nearest in meaning[/b] to the word or phrase [b]underlined[/b][/i]: Aduke: Ngozi, let's visit the market. Ngozi: if you insist, Ngozi
  • A Is very willing to accompany Aduke
  • B Must accompany Aduke
  • C Is not keen on going with Aduke
  • D Is pretending not to be interested in going with Aduke
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