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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 2008 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 21:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
On the first day of her examination, amina felt very confident?
  • A Excited
  • B Dull
  • C Beefed up
  • D Strung up
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Question 22:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
My father is always very frank about intentions?
  • A Open
  • B Objective
  • C Secretive
  • D Deceitful
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Question 23:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The speaker was rather bold in his presentation of the case?
  • A Unfair
  • B Reserved
  • C Ashamed
  • D Formal
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Question 24:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The doctor tried to soothe the patient before the operation?
  • A Examine
  • B Treat
  • C Calm
  • D Induce
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Question 25:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The charge brought against my brother was hardly tenable?
  • A Sensible
  • B Defensible
  • C Meaningful
  • D Flimsy
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