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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 2017 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 31:
Choose the options that have the same consonant as the ones represented by the letter(s) underlined
leisure
  • A Sure
  • B Ledger
  • C Treasure
  • D Judge
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Question 32:
Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options.
The stressed are written in capital letters
departmental
  • A DEpartmental
  • B DePARTmental
  • C DepartMENtal
  • D DepartmenTAL
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Question 33:
choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
They come here on bootless errand
  • A Worthwhile
  • B Vain
  • C Delusive
  • D Intended
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Question 34:
Choose the option to which the given sentence relates
Aderonke STATED she had a right to her privacy
  • A Did Omowunmi state she had a right to her privacy?
  • B Did Aderonke lament she had a right to her privacy?
  • C Did Aderonke state she had a right to her openness?
  • D Did Aderonke state she had a right to his privacy
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Question 35:
Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence
The painting was beautifully faked
  • A The painting was a good deceptive replica
  • B The painting was well-framed and displayed
  • C The painting was deceptively decorated
  • D The painting was carefully designed
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