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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 511:
Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed are written in capital letters
Judiciary
  • A JudiCIAry
  • B JudiciaRY
  • C JUdiciary
  • D JuDIciary
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Question 512:
From the options, choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word
He is quite an outspoken young man but his father is_____?
  • A Humorous
  • B Sober
  • C Taciturn
  • D Silent
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Question 513:
In the book "Independence" Wearing woolens, lamb cardigans, extra socks, gloves and Balliol scarf signified that Tayo was _______?
  • A Cold
  • B Going to a party
  • C Sick
  • D Walking in the rain
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Question 514:
The number of workers have increased steadily each year means _________
  • A Have increased steadily
  • B Steadily have increased
  • C Have been increasing steadily
  • D Has increased steadily
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Question 515:
From the options, choose the word nearest in meaning to the underline word
By working hard, Benjamin outshone his elder brother instead of being ________
  • A Overshadowed
  • B Defeated
  • C Demoted
  • D Submerged
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