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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1994 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 16:
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word. We could not put up with his terrible disposition?
  • A Exterminate
  • B Tolerate
  • C Control
  • D Deal with
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Question 17:
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word. She was taken aback by his altitude?
  • A Delayed
  • B Dragged back
  • C Surprised
  • D Overwhelmed
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Question 18:
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word. Many would argue that the achievement is commensurate with the effort?
  • A Unexpected in the light of
  • B Funny compared with
  • C Proportional to
  • D The wrong excuse for
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Question 19:
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word. They show no fitness in dealing with strangers?
  • A Boldness
  • B Kindness
  • C Tact
  • D Love
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Question 20:
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word. As a matter of fact, we have been trying to step up production?
  • A Maximize
  • B Decrease
  • C Suspend
  • D Increase
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