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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 2012 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 31:
Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in. Dupe was promoted for her [u]efficiency[/u]
  • A Ability
  • B Inconsistency
  • C Incompetence
  • D Rudness
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Question 32:
Answer the following question below and choose the option [b]opposite [/b]in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in. The management wants to consider her [u]reticent[/u] behaviour in due course.
  • A Disapproving
  • B Disciplinarian
  • C Contemplative
  • D Loquacious
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Question 33:
Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in. Election processes often become volatile
  • A Calm
  • B Strange
  • C Sudden
  • D Latent
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Question 34:
Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in. Oche entered the principal's office in a rather [u]abrasive [/u]manner.
  • A Gentle
  • B Rude
  • C Lackadaisical
  • D Indifferent
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Question 35:
Answer the following question below and choose the option [b]opposite[/b] in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in. Otokpa is a member of the [u]ad hoc[/u] committee on stock acquisition.
  • A Improvised
  • B Formal
  • C Temporary
  • D Fact-finding
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