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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 2021 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 36:
choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.

He maintained that Nigerians need a leader with an iron fist
  • A Fist made of iron
  • B Severe in treatment
  • C Difiicult to please
  • D Strong as iron
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Question 37:
choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.

The emphasis placed on good moral conduct by the society in the past seems to have been relaxed
  • A Avoided
  • B Improved
  • C Weakened
  • D Outdated
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Question 38:
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.

The matter was considered a private concern of the chairman to handle
  • A Personal
  • B Known
  • C Public
  • D Open
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Question 39:
choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.

He was underrated at the preliminary stage of the competition
  • A Advance
  • B Initial
  • C Selection
  • D Crucial
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Question 40:
choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.

The office assistant was dismissed for pilfering
  • A Fighting
  • B Incompetence
  • C Stealing
  • D Mismanagement
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