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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1998 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 41:
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).When the chips are down, we will know those who have the courage to stand?
  • A When we get to a crisis point
  • B In the final analysis
  • C When the blocks are lowered
  • D When we get to end of the road
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Question 42:
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). She said boxing is in fact her pet aversion?
  • A Something she likes very much
  • B Something she dislikes very much
  • C A hobby she loves to pursue
  • D One thing she can't miss
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Question 43:
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). The gateman does his work perfunctorily?
  • A Without commitment
  • B With speed
  • C Grudgingly
  • D Enthusiastically
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Question 44:
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). Members of the panel were working at cross purposes?
  • A In harmony
  • B In disunity
  • C For selfish purposes
  • D For selfless purpose
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Question 45:
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). The young man who distributed political pamphlets on campus was promptly repudiated?
  • A Disowned
  • B Arrested
  • C Warned
  • D Killed
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