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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1999 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 56:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). The Minister has finally been dropped from the present cabinet because of his ignoble act?
  • A Criminal
  • B Ignorant
  • C Honourable
  • D Selfish
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Question 57:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). His cruelty to his mother defies logical explanation?
  • A Demands
  • B Offers
  • C Projects
  • D Precludes
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Question 58:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). Orinya balances the pail on her head with accustomed ease?
  • A Convincing
  • B Surprising
  • C Unwary
  • D Unusual
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Question 59:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). The lectures were advised to carry out a cursory survey of Nigerian languages?
  • A Detailed study
  • B Careful teching
  • C Careful description
  • D Partial consideration
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Question 60:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). They attacked all regulations designed to emasculate student militancy?
  • A Condone
  • B Isolate
  • C Punish
  • D Strenghten
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