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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 2004 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 51:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).[u]Funnily[/u] enough, the priest prayed for the robber who shot him
  • A Timidly
  • B Unexpectedly
  • C Disappointingly
  • D Fearlessly
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Question 52:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). The presence of the captain makes the sailors [u]ill at ease[/u]
  • A Uncomfortable
  • B Sickly
  • C Impatient
  • D Easily ill
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Question 53:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). The press described the efforts of the government in [u]pejorative[/u] terms
  • A Critical
  • B Contemptible
  • C Palpable
  • D Superlative
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Question 54:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). Okonkwo manages his household [u]with a heavy hand[/u]
  • A Like a powerful dictator
  • B Using the cane on every occasion
  • C Without tolerating weakness
  • D Like a heavyweight champion
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Question 55:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). The school's badge is the [u]insignia?[/u] of office for all the perfects in the school
  • A Power
  • B Symbol
  • C Seal
  • D Recognition
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