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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 2014 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 11:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
Prolonged strike action debilitated the industry.
  • A Stroyed.
  • B Invigorated.
  • C Isolated.
  • D Weakened.
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Question 12:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
One of the students bought a plagiarised copy of the book.
  • A An annotated.
  • B A used.
  • C An original.
  • D A revised.
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Question 13:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
The young girl was taken aback by her father's gift of a car.
  • A Nonplussed.
  • B Shocked.
  • C Unmoved.
  • D Surprised.
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Question 14:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
Musa is a gifted but erratic player.
  • A Unstable.
  • B Strong.
  • C Regular.
  • D Unpredictable.
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Question 15:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
The lamp shades were translucent.
  • A Transparent.
  • B Opaque.
  • C Intersected.
  • D Luminous.
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