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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 2016 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 16:
Jimi was very prominent in Forcados High School because he was
  • A The son of a great scholar
  • B The only child of his parents
  • C One of the school prefects
  • D Noted for his good paintings
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Question 17:
[i]For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.[/i] Mr. Rufus bore the brunt in the last promotion examination.
  • A Mr Rufus failed the examination woefully
  • B Mr Rufus excelled in the examination
  • C Mr. Rufus was excited about the examination
  • D Mr. Rufus toyed with the examination
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Question 18:
For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question. My friend is well off nowadays
  • A My friend is financially sound
  • B My friend is well known to people
  • C My fiend is now well
  • D My friend has lost focus
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Question 19:
[i]For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.[/i] The retired army officer did a yeoman's service to the nation
  • A His activity brought disrepute to the nation
  • B His service to the nation was not exemplary
  • C He was showered with the responsibilty of the yeoman
  • D He was very loyal to the nation
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Question 20:
For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question. He suddenly found himself in the thick of the situation
  • A He did not agree with the situation
  • B He used his experience to settle the sitution
  • C He saved himself out of the situation
  • D He found himself deeply involved in the situation
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