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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1998 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 36:
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). Any student found guilty of examination malpractice should be allowed to stew in his juice?
  • A Taste a repeat of the examination
  • B Suffer the consequences of his action
  • C Bear the burnt of the disgrace
  • D Forfeit the opportunity of further education
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Question 37:
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). What you find in the book is a bird's eye view of the subject?
  • A A detaild account
  • B A balanced discussion
  • C A biased treatment
  • D A general survey
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Question 38:
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). If experience is anything to go by, this action will prove a political minefield?
  • A A source of political benefits
  • B A way out of political trouble
  • C A cause for political joy
  • D An invitiation to political problems
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Question 39:
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). Her was a chequered career?
  • A An interesting and successful career
  • B A career full of sorrow and tears
  • C A bright and memorable career
  • D A career full of ups and down
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Question 40:
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). In my view, the play didn't come off?
  • A Succeed
  • B Fail
  • C Attract applause
  • D Take place
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