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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 2009 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 16:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). Life has become a [u]misery[/u] for many owing to the harsh economic condition in the country?
  • A Drudgery
  • B Ridicule
  • C Ritual
  • D Comfort
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Question 17:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). The company director has a [u]vivacious[/u] personality?
  • A A positive
  • B An unmanageable
  • C An unimpressive
  • D A gregarious
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Question 18:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). His ideas sounded quite palatable yet they were [u]jettisoned[/u] by the group?
  • A Accepted
  • B Dumped
  • C Denied
  • D Criticized
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Question 19:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). Most of the latest actions are [u]militant [/u]in nature?
  • A Commanding
  • B Civil
  • C Zealous
  • D Passionate
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Question 20:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). The compulsory leave made her feel [u]listless[/u]?
  • A Restful
  • B Great
  • C Fat
  • D Energetic
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