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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 2006 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 71:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). The chief said he would use the power [u]inherent[/u] in his office to stop the celebration.
  • A Unrelated to
  • B Common to
  • C Allotted to
  • D Impervious to
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Question 72:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). In our last play, Segun acted the [u]hero[/u]?
  • A Villain
  • B Devil
  • C Criminal
  • D Assassin
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Question 73:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). The point you have made is quite [u]apt[/u]
  • A Illogical
  • B Helpful
  • C Irrelevant
  • D Insentitive
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Question 74:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). The police found a [u]conclusive[/u] proof of the boy's guilt?
  • A A corroborative
  • B A doubtful
  • C A consolatory
  • D An incriminating
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Question 75:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). The man drew a sword as people [u]congregated round[/u] him?
  • A Praised
  • B Gathered round
  • C Mobbed
  • D Fled from
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