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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 2012 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 16:
Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The vice chancellor is riding the crest of the last quarter of his administration.
  • A The vice chancellor enjoys the acknowledgment of the success of his administration
  • B The vice chancellor does not enjoy the people's criticism of his administration
  • C The vice chancellor hopes to overcome soon the poor comments on the adinistration
  • D The vice chancellor does not talk of his success in office
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Question 17:
Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
She was absolved by the court from the charge.
  • A She was convicted for the charge
  • B She was blamed and charged to court
  • C Her case was resolved by the court
  • D She was declared free from the charge
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Question 18:
Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The landlord is fond of throwing his weight about
  • A The landlord likes healthy exercise
  • B The landlord is overweight
  • C The landlord gives orders to people
  • D The landlord is respected by his tenants
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Question 19:
Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The company ought to have issued warrants for one billion shares
  • A The company has issued one billion share
  • B The management expected the company to issue more than one billion shares
  • C Members of the company bought less than one billion shares
  • D The company did not issue one billion shares
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Question 20:
Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
He needed not to have played in the position of quarterback in volley ball.
  • A He participated in the game in his unusual position
  • B Nobody expected him to have participated in the game
  • C He wanted to play in a position other than the one he was offered
  • D Someone did not want him to play in the position that he played
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