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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 2003 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 66:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). The carpenter built a [u]commodious[/u] wardrobe?
  • A Wide
  • B Gigantic
  • C Small
  • D Spacious
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Question 67:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). The company is to [u]shed[/u] three thousand staff this year?
  • A Throw up
  • B Placate
  • C Lay off
  • D Demote
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Question 68:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). A few years ago, nobody would have believed that the economy would [u]turn around[/u]?
  • A Change
  • B Deteriorate
  • C Improve
  • D Stagnate
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Question 69:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). The man's story sounded [u]plausible[/u] to his audience?
  • A Credible
  • B Entertaining
  • C Fantastic
  • D Credulous
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Question 70:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). Before announcing his retirement, Ochima resolved to [u]settle an account with[/u] the bank?
  • A Get back at
  • B Pay back all he owes
  • C Close his account with
  • D Retire his loans from
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