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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 2001 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 26:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Had I known about their plan much earlier I would have nipped it in the bud?
  • A Stopped it
  • B Intiated it
  • C Squashed it
  • D Promoted it
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Question 27:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
What a harmless thought he has?
  • A Pericious
  • B Pertinent
  • C Pleasant
  • D Perfect
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Question 28:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The town was all agog at his unexpected return?
  • A On fire
  • B Excited
  • C Unexcited
  • D Surprised
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Question 29:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
In his naivety he believed all the stories his friend told him?
  • A Artlessness
  • B Stupidity
  • C Friendliness
  • D Incredulity
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Question 30:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The journalist's write-up contained a plethora of detail?
  • A Shortage
  • B Simplicity
  • C Complexity
  • D Spectrum
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