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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 11:
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
His intention was not actually to punish the villagers, and in any case he is now making moves to pacify them?
  • A Placate
  • B Ridicule
  • C Appease
  • D Annoy
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Question 12:
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
If you are really keen on immediate results, you just have to adopt his pragmatic approach?
  • A Practical
  • B Unrealistic
  • C Opportunistic
  • D Sensible
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Question 13:
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
My friend was reduced to beggary by various ill-advised business deals?
  • A Affluence
  • B Penury
  • C Infleuence
  • D Poverty
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Question 14:
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
Measures were taken to authenticate the number of the booklets received?
  • A Reaffirm
  • B Discredit
  • C Discountenance
  • D Count
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Question 15:
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
He urged other progressives in the country to join forces with his association?
  • A Radicals
  • B Conservatives
  • C Pessimists
  • D Activists
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