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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 516:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
The students received a mild reproof from the teacher
  • A Exhortation
  • B Opposition
  • C Commendation
  • D Appropriation
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Question 517:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
Aisha impelled to the party
  • A Compelled
  • B Accompained
  • C Authority
  • D Finance
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Question 518:
When you ____ an opponent's point in a debate, you must do so politely
  • A Refute
  • B Rebuke
  • C Reject
  • D Refuse
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Question 519:
Choose the options that have the same consonant as the ones represented by the letter(s) underlined
leisure
  • A Sure
  • B Ledger
  • C Treasure
  • D Judge
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Question 520:
Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options.
The stressed are written in capital letters
departmental
  • A DEpartmental
  • B DePARTmental
  • C DepartMENtal
  • D DepartmenTAL
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