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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 2010 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 26:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). We were all [u]enthusiastic [/u]as we awaited the result of the election?
  • A Bemused
  • B Agitated
  • C Elated
  • D Nervous
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Question 27:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). The uniform makes the guards look [u]absurd[/u]?
  • A Dirty
  • B Smart
  • C Sensible
  • D Ridiculous
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Question 28:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). The law is often [u]tardy [/u]in reacting to changing attitude?
  • A Quick
  • B Slow
  • C Exclusive
  • D Generous
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Question 29:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). Isa and Ilu ate [u]sumptuous [/u]meals on their brother's wedding day?
  • A Expensive
  • B Foreign
  • C Insipid
  • D Cheap
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Question 30:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). Kaltume [u]crouched [/u]over the papers on her desk?
  • A Wrote on
  • B Stood on
  • C Walked over
  • D Bent over
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