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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 2004 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 61:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). The [u]mottled[/u] skin of a person with HIV indicates an advanced stage of its development
  • A Brown
  • B Spotted
  • C Scaly
  • D Pimply
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Question 62:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). In spite of constant financial support from his father, Udenyi treats his studies with considerable [u]levity[/u]
  • A Seriousness
  • B Enthusiasm
  • C Wastefulness
  • D Lassitude
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Question 63:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). The prosecutor was fully able to [u]substantiate[/u] the charge
  • A Expatiate on
  • B Prove
  • C Dismiss
  • D Weaken
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Question 64:
The word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates. The teacher wants MY pen
  • A Does the teacher want his pen?
  • B What does the teacher want?
  • C Does the teacher want your ruler?
  • D Who wants my pen?
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Question 65:
The word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates. The student BOUGHT the book.
  • A Who bought the book?
  • B Did the student steal the book ?
  • C What did the student buy?
  • D How will the student get the book?
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