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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1999 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 6:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). The prosecutor was accused of obstructing justice?
  • A Hindering
  • B Retarding
  • C Impeding
  • D Interrupting
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Question 7:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). The man preaches egalitarianism without matching it up with action?
  • A Salvation
  • B Dedication
  • C Kindness
  • D Equality
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Question 8:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined world(S). The Federal Government approved a new salary structure as an incentive for the Nigerian workers?
  • A A reward
  • B An encouragement
  • C A package
  • D An advance
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Question 9:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined world(S). Amina said she married a doting husband?
  • A A loving
  • B A fun-loving
  • C An uncaring
  • D A nagging
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Question 10:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined world(S). It was a spending spree for all of us when daddy hit the jackpot?
  • A Cashed his cheque
  • B Received his salary
  • C Found money in a pot
  • D Won a lot of money
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