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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Topic: Clause and sentence patterns

Jamb English Language (Use of English) Questions - Clause and sentence patterns

Question 56:
In the question below choose the phrase or word which best completes the meaning of each sentence:
There was a fire in the market last week which resulted ..... a terrible destruction of property
  • A In
  • B To
  • C From
  • D Into
  • E With
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Question 57:
In the question below choose the phrase or word which best completes the meaning of each sentence:
At the end of the month we .... each other for five years
  • A Would know
  • B Should have known
  • C Should be knowing
  • D Would have been
  • E Used to know
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Question 58:
In the question below choose the phrase or word which best completes the meaning of each sentence:
The body is sensitive to changes in velocity which, if too sudden ....
  • A Consciousness may be lost
  • B It may lose consciousnesss
  • C One may become unconscious
  • D May cause loss of consciousness
  • E May lose consciousness
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Question 59:
From the alternatives provided in the question below select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence:
I was seriously disappointed when the .... between the two teams ended in a goalless draw.
  • A March
  • B Marsch
  • C Match
  • D Mash
  • E Martch
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Question 60:
From the alternatives provided in the question below select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence:
Children's clothes have to be strong to stand .... rough use
  • A With
  • B In through
  • C In for
  • D Up to
  • E Up for
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