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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 2012 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 36:
Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in. His gift to the poor was always [u]infinitesimal[/u]
  • A Large
  • B Small
  • C Supportive
  • D Shameful
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Question 37:
Answer the following question below and choose the option [b]opposite[/b] in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in. The economist concluded that several factors have been [u]adduced [/u]to explain the fall in the birth rate.
  • A Affirmed
  • B Diffused
  • C Mentioned
  • D Refuted
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Question 38:
In the question below, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. The presidential system is an [u]antidote [/u]to some political ailments.
  • A An answer
  • B An inquiry
  • C A reply
  • D An obstacle
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Question 39:
Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in. Ola thought that her father was very [u]callous[/u]
  • A Parlous
  • B Wicked
  • C Compassionate
  • D Cheerful
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Question 40:
Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in. He was very much respected, though he had no [u]temporal [/u]power
  • A Spiritual
  • B Mundane
  • C Permanent
  • D Ephemeral
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