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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 1:
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
He needn't have bought that table?
  • A It isn't possible that he bought the table
  • B He bought the table, but it wasn't necessary
  • C He didn't buy the table because it wasn,t necessary
  • D He doesn't need to buy the table
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Question 2:
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
He needn't have bought that table?
  • A It isn't possible that he bought the table
  • B He bought the table, but it wasn't necessary
  • C He didn't buy the table because it wasn,t necessary
  • D He doesn't need to buy the table
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Question 3:
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
It was too cold for him to go out?
  • A He had a bad cold, and did not go out
  • B Althoughit was very cold, he still went out
  • C As it was very cold, he did not go out
  • D He was afraid to go out that day
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Question 4:
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
He wants the meeting to be adjourned?
  • A He wants the meeeting closed
  • B He wants the meeting cancelled
  • C He wants the meeting to continue to the next day
  • D He wants the meeting to commence another day
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Question 5:
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
My father is one of the vociferous few challenging the company's appointment of the manager?
  • A My father is the one who shouts with a loud voice against the appointment of the manager
  • B My father and others speak on behalf of the company against the appointment of the manager
  • C My father is one of those objecting to the appointment of the manager
  • D My father is agitated by the appointment of the manager
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