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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 2009 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 21:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. 'A novel is an [u]embellished[/u] falsehood', said the teacher?
  • A Enriched
  • B Exaggerate
  • C Adorned
  • D Obliterated
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Question 22:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. I have had enough of your [u]impudence[/u].
  • A Politeness
  • B Incivility
  • C Arrogance
  • D Boldness
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Question 23:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. We were [u]collectively[/u] responsible for keeping the machine in good shape?
  • A Jointly
  • B Severally
  • C Dutifully
  • D Socially
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Question 24:
Choose the option [b]opposite in meaning[/b] to the word or phrase [b]underlined[/b]. His comment was not printable?
  • A Punishable
  • B Suitable
  • C Offensive
  • D Unfair
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Question 25:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.[u]Curiously[/u], he escape unhurt?
  • A Interestingly
  • B Unsurprisingly
  • C Annoyingly
  • D Unusually
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