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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 2012 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 41:
Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
Okibe was rusticated for his derogatory remark about the principal
  • A Complimentary
  • B Unsavoury
  • C Unwarranted
  • D Lack lustre
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Question 42:
Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
Justice is difficult to enforce because people are unwilling to accept any loss sovereignty
  • A Autonomy
  • B Position
  • C Leadership
  • D Kingdom
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Question 43:
Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
There are still virtuous women in our society today
  • A Clever
  • B Upright
  • C Devilsh
  • D Intelligent
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Question 44:
Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
That type of response is typical of a lazy teacher
  • A Symptomatic
  • B Characteristic
  • C Universal
  • D Incontestable
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Question 45:
Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
Akin is an inveterate 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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