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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 2012 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 46:
Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
He was too petrified to give the closing remarks at the conference.
  • A Frightened
  • B Agitated
  • C Delighted
  • D Happy
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Question 47:
Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
During a particular time of the day, the road shimmers in the heat
  • A Darkens
  • B Lightens
  • C Shines
  • D Beams
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Question 48:
Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
Every human being is vulnerable to communicable diseases.
  • A Liable
  • B Lifted
  • C Immuned
  • D Close
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Question 49:
Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
Mariam looks rather furtive to Shehu
  • A Intoxicated
  • B Unfriendly
  • C Sad
  • D Sly
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Question 50:
Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
The student's union leader delivered his speech extempore
  • A Out-of -hand
  • B Off the cuff
  • C Accurately
  • D Courageously
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