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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. That type of response is [u]typical [/u]of a lazy teacher
  • A Symptomatic
  • B Characteristic
  • C Universal
  • D Incontestable
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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. Akin is an [u]inveterate [/u]gambler
  • A A selfish and self-centred
  • B An extremelyunlucky but popular
  • C An incurable but fearful
  • D A long time incorrigible
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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. He was too [u]petrified [/u]to give the closing remarks at the conference.
  • A Frightened
  • B Agitated
  • C Delighted
  • D Happy
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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. During a particular time of the day, the road [u]shimmers[/u] in the heat
  • A Darkens
  • B Lightens
  • C Shines
  • D Beams
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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. Every human being is [u]vulnerable[/u] to communicable diseases.
  • A Liable
  • B Lifted
  • C Immuned
  • D Close
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