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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1999 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 61:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). The secretary runs down anybody that does not sing his praises?
  • A Hates
  • B Pleases
  • C Honours
  • D Discredits
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Question 62:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). The tennis player surreptitiously swapped rackets after the first set?
  • A Openly retained
  • B Overtly exchanged
  • C Quietly surrendered
  • D Voilently swung
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Question 63:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). There is no point dissipating energy on a useless argument?
  • A Destroying
  • B Conserving
  • C Marshalling
  • D Storing
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Question 64:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). After the surgical operation, the doctor gave the indication that Mr. Idogo will pull through?
  • A Be maimed
  • B Survive
  • C Die
  • D Be revived
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Question 65:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). Everyone, including the Principal, believed that he was very [u]assiduous [/u]student?
  • A Assertive
  • B Industrious
  • C Aggressive
  • D Casual
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