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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 2009 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 26:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). Agwube's explanation of her poor performance at the examination only [u]begged the question[/u]?
  • A Delayed her punishment
  • B Sounded quite convincing
  • C Did not address the issue
  • D Overflogged the matter
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Question 27:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. We have every need to preserve some of our national monuments for [u]posterity[/u]?
  • A Prosperity
  • B Future
  • C National pride
  • D Collective gain
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Question 28:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). He [u]commands[/u] the confidence and respect of all his subordinates?
  • A Request
  • B Enjoins
  • C Enforces
  • D Conjures
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Question 29:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). The president has mapped out some many [u]laudable[/u] projects to embark upon?
  • A Laughable
  • B Good
  • C Praise worthy
  • D Valuable
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Question 30:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). Adamu's father is a [u]stem[/u] man?
  • A Wicked
  • B Strict
  • C Playful
  • D Conservation
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