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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 1:
In the question below select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence:
Between you and me, i would say the equipment has outlived its usefulness
  • A I believe that the equipment is no longer useful to any of us
  • B I believe that the equipment continues to be useful to either you or me
  • C My idea of the usefulness of the equipment should remain known only to the two of us
  • D My idea of the usefulness of the equipment is shared by both
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Question 2:
In the question below select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence:
Between you and me, i would say the equipment has outlived its usefulness
  • A I believe that the equipment is no longer useful to any of us
  • B I believe that the equipment continues to be useful to either you or me
  • C My idea of the usefulness of the equipment should remain known only to the two of us
  • D My idea of the usefulness of the equipment is shared by both
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Question 3:
In the question below select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence:
Emeka wished he had started school early
  • A Emeka started school early as he wished
  • B Emeka regretted starting school early
  • C Emeka regretted not starting school early
  • D Emeka could have started school early if he had wished
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Question 4:
In the question below select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence:
He was between the devil and the deep blue sea
  • A He was in danger
  • B He was scared
  • C He stood between the devil and the sea
  • D He was in a dilemma
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Question 5:
In the question below select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence:
The boys who rioted, were suspended by the principal
  • A Only some of the boys rioted and they were suspended
  • B All the boys rioted and were suspended
  • C Many boys rioted and were suspended
  • D A few boys rioted and were suspended
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