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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 2000 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 41:
Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The man was able to persuade his willful and obstinate daughter to follow the career he chose for her?
  • A Intelligent but arrogant
  • B Unyielding and obdurate
  • C Secure and odious
  • D Hardworking and intelligent
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Question 42:
Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
Mr. Okon has been described as an eagle-eyed editor?
  • A A short-sighted
  • B A clear-sighted
  • C A long-sighted
  • D A quick-sighted
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Question 43:
Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
Inspite of her grim situation, the young widow smiled dutifully at the visitor's pleasantries?
  • A Unkind comments
  • B Sad stories
  • C Condolence messages
  • D Jocular remarks
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Question 44:
Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
I have always believed that my mother is a very impassioned woman?
  • A Emotion
  • B Impartial
  • C Impassive
  • D Emotional
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Question 45:
Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The party gathering was thrown into a state of euphoria after the election result was announced?
  • A Pleasure
  • B Sadness
  • C Excitement
  • D Confusion
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