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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 2020 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 21:
In each of the following questions, the main or primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress Expenditure
  • A EX-pen-di-ture
  • B Ex-PEN-di-ture
  • C Ex-pen-DI-ture
  • D Ex-pen-di-TURE
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Question 22:
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. The man, as well as the woman ____________ arrested
  • A Have been
  • B Has been
  • C Is been
  • D Are being
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Question 23:
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. Many a ____________ to understand me
  • A Man fail
  • B Man fails
  • C Men fail
  • D Men fails
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Question 24:
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. It is you that ____________ to write the letter
  • A Is suppose
  • B Is supposed
  • C Are suppose
  • D Are supposed
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Question 25:
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. My father ____________ on the floor
  • A Has lied
  • B Have lied
  • C Have laid
  • D Has lain
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