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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 6:
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
Bala was put off by Lanre's coquettish behaviour towards him?
  • A Unfriendly advances
  • B Inviting and friendly advances
  • C Quarrelsome attitude
  • D Interesting attitude
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Question 7:
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
Since mortality is the lot of man, argued the preacher, we must all accept death with equanimity?
  • A Concern
  • B Uncertainty
  • C Serenity
  • D Anxiety
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Question 8:
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
We admire the minister's passionate and dynamic characteristics?
  • A Cruel and passive
  • B Kind and forceful
  • C Passive charmless
  • D Charmless and cruel
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Question 9:
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
I was advised to stay away from cities that are ravaged by crime?
  • A Spoilt by
  • B Free from
  • C Suffering from
  • D Haven of
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Question 10:
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
You can use lethal means if necessary to stop dangerous characters from molesting innocent citizens?
  • A Fatal
  • B Cruel
  • C Harmless
  • D Soft
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