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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 11:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:Adeniji is suffering from the consequences of alienation
  • A Confinement
  • B Isolation
  • C Enclosure
  • D Imprisonment
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Question 12:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The terms of the contract stuck in my throat
  • A Were beyond me
  • B Were not clear
  • C Were ambiguous
  • D Became obsolete
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Question 13:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:He was asked to give copious, examples to appear convincing
  • A Concrete
  • B Rigid
  • C Cogent
  • D Many
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Question 14:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:Some children mimic their teachers
  • A Imitate
  • B Mime
  • C Ridicule
  • D Tease
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Question 15:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:He works long hour collecting trash to make out a livelihood
  • A Try a living
  • B Struggle for a living
  • C Make a living
  • D Carve out a living
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