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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 2023 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 91:
In the following question, choose the option that best completes the sentence. The guest would have arrived earlier but he was _______ in traffic.
  • A Held down
  • B Held up
  • C Held about
  • D Held off
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Question 92:
Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s) No one would complain if you [u]emulate[/u] good behaviour
  • A Differentiate
  • B Condemn
  • C Imitate
  • D Exhibit
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Question 93:
He was both a writer and a politician, but he was better ........ a singer
  • A Like
  • B To be
  • C As if
  • D As
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Question 94:
Choose the word that has the same consonant sound as the one in bracket. Smoo[th]
  • A Worth
  • B Dress
  • C Brother
  • D Wealthy
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Question 95:
Identify the option with a different stress pattern
  • A Reservoir
  • B Contribute
  • C Importance
  • D Deposit
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