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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 2001 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 16:
Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
Art lies in cherishing the initiative and creative power of each person?
  • A Potential
  • B Strenght
  • C Gift
  • D Mind
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Question 17:
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Oche's chief idiosyncrasy is a passion for pounded yam?
  • A Oche's chief hates pounded yam
  • B Oche pounded yam
  • C Oche has a penchant for pounded yam
  • D Oche's chief likes pounded yam
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Question 18:
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
You must not attend the end-of year party?
  • A It is not necessary that you attend the party
  • B It is necessary that you attend the party
  • C You do not have to decided whether to attend the party or not
  • D You have to decided whether to attend the party or not
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Question 19:
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The man reasoned that there ought to be a limit to sycophancy?
  • A There can be no favour beyond a reasonable point
  • B Sycophants need not talk all the time
  • C People should know when not use flattery
  • D Sycophants should know when to grant people's requests
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Question 20:
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Adawo is an imp?
  • A Adawo behaves queerly
  • B Adawo behaves decently
  • C Adawo behaves differently
  • D Adawo behaves badly
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