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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 2014 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 16:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. The lamp shades were [u]translucent[/u].
  • A Transparent.
  • B Opaque.
  • C Intersected.
  • D Luminous.
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Question 17:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. My niece has an [u]unquenchable[/u] thirst for adventure stories.
  • A An inextinguishable.
  • B A spurious.
  • C An illegitimate.
  • D A reduced.
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Question 18:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. Some of my neighbours have an [u]antipathy [/u]to dogs.
  • A Alarm for.
  • B Enmity towards.
  • C Affection for.
  • D Acronym for.
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Question 19:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. The dressmaker [u]unpicked [/u]the seam of the shirt.
  • A Tore up.
  • B Threaded.
  • C Sewed up.
  • D Picked up.
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Question 20:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. The testimony of the witness was [u]vague[/u].
  • A Clear.
  • B Disturbing.
  • C True.
  • D Ambiguous.
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