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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 2010 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 36:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). The girl's father was [u]astounded [/u]to see her appear from the shrine?
  • A Collected
  • B Overwhelmed
  • C Embarrassed
  • D Astonished
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Question 37:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). Her reputation is without a [u]blemish[/u]?
  • A Struggle
  • B Problem
  • C Fault
  • D Blessing
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Question 38:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). Ugo's is [u]eligible [/u]for the post of secretary?
  • A Nominated
  • B Invited
  • C Qualified
  • D Intelligent
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Question 39:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). This is an [u]abridge[/u] version of No longer at Ease?
  • A An outdated
  • B An enlarged
  • C An illiustrated
  • D A shortened
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Question 40:
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s). Lemoti ....... as a painter, but also as a sculptor?
  • A Is gifted only not
  • B Is only not gifted
  • C Is gifted not only
  • D Is only gifted
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