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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 2018 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 51:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.

The severity of the harmattan helped me to complete my writing assignment in record time because i had no choice but to lock myself indoors
  • A Warmth
  • B Mindless
  • C Moderation
  • D Leniency
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Question 52:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.

This card entitles you to attend the film show
  • A Disqualifies
  • B Discourages
  • C Disenchants
  • D Satisfies
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Question 53:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.

He is loved for his altruism
  • A Benevolence
  • B Sincerity
  • C Selfishness
  • D Selflessness
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Question 54:
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

Adawo is an amp
  • A Adawo behaves queenly
  • B Adawo behaves differently
  • C Adawo behaves decently
  • D Adawo behaves badly
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Question 55:
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

The man reasoned that there ought to be a limit to sycophancy
  • A There can be no favour beyond a reasonable point
  • B Sycophants need not talk all the time
  • C People should know when not to use flattery
  • D Sycophants should now when to grant people requests
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