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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 2006 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 46:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined. The chairman advised the participants to follow [u]convention[/u] in stating their points?
  • A Eloquence
  • B Advice
  • C Prudence
  • D Tradition
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Question 47:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined. His discovery of the vaccine became a [u]quantum leap[/u] in search for a scientific cure for the illness?
  • A Victorious battle
  • B Slow but steady step
  • C Great impovement
  • D Fast but sure step
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Question 48:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined. After the meeting, I read a [u]leer[/u] on his face as he looked at the woman?
  • A Satisfying meaning
  • B Bad look
  • C Pleasant disposition
  • D Poor smile
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Question 49:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined. His loss suddenly became [u]redeemable[/u]?
  • A Incurable
  • B Exclusive
  • C Recoverable
  • D Repulsive
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Question 50:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined. The plan has gone [u]awry[/u]?
  • A Wide
  • B Wrong
  • C Well
  • D Wild
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