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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 2020 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 51:
From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence. My uncle is a [u]prosperous[/u] businessman, my aunt, unfortunately, is quite ____________
  • A Unskillful
  • B Domestic
  • C Unsuccessful
  • D Unqualified
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Question 52:
From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence. The University has a large [u]intake[/u], very few ____________ take place
  • A Turnouts
  • B Rejections
  • C Explusions
  • D Obstructions
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Question 53:
From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence. Rather than make [u]derogatory[/u] remarks about the host, a guest should make ____________ ones
  • A Polite
  • B Complimentary
  • C Interesting
  • D Honest
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Question 54:
From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence. Our [u]mechanised[/u] services contrast sharply with the ____________ operative we had before
  • A Electrical
  • B Controlled
  • C Original
  • D Manual
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Question 55:
From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence. After Ade had listened to some advice, his [u]rigid[/u] ideas became more ____________
  • A Friendly
  • B Compromising
  • C Flexible
  • D Democratic
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