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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 2009 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 31:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Nobody knew the source of the altercation between the couple?
  • A Alter ego
  • B Quarrel
  • C Deep love
  • D Wealth
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Question 32:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
His poetry is said to be inscrutable?
  • A Ludicrous
  • B Unlearnable
  • C Inseparable
  • D Mysterious
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Question 33:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Hers was a specious argument about the government of the day?
  • A Misleading
  • B Precious
  • C Spacious
  • D True
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Question 34:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The Lagos bus conductor wore his professional livery.
  • A Badge
  • B Shoe
  • C Uniform
  • D Cap
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Question 35:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
If joy hadn't been tripped up halfway through the race, she would have come first?
  • A Discouraged
  • B Disqualified
  • C Interrupted
  • D Exhausted
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