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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 41:
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The man who gave the closing remarks at the party spoke tongue in cheek?
  • A Ironically
  • B Wisely
  • C Profusely
  • D Eloquently
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Question 42:
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
New companies in the country always put up classified advertisement in the dailies?
  • A Secret
  • B Small
  • C Outrageous
  • D Expensive
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Question 43:
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The doctor insisted on giving all of us prophylactic drugs?
  • A Curative
  • B Preventive
  • C Routine
  • D Special
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Question 44:
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The delegates to the Constitutional Conference have mooted that funding of universities be transferred to states where they are located?
  • A Said
  • B Agreed
  • C Proposed
  • D Legislated
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Question 45:
Fill in the gap(s) with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap(s).
The workers suffered a lot, toiling ..... the sun?
  • A In
  • B Under
  • C Underneath
  • D Inside
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