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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 941:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
he took exception to Ezenwa's remark
  • A Was delighted at
  • B Was excited by
  • C Got demoralized by
  • D Objected to
  • E Was perplexed by
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Question 942:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
Kelechi hardly ever falls sick
  • A Most often
  • B Very seldom
  • C Sometimes
  • D Frequently
  • E Occasionally
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Question 943:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
The gallant soldiers met their Waterloo at Philippi
  • A Victory
  • B Trouble
  • C Defeat
  • D Happiest period
  • E Enemy
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Question 944:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
It is futile trying to make bricks without straw
  • A Fertile
  • B Important
  • C Fragile
  • D Vain
  • E Bad
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Question 945:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
The ceiling of my bed-room fell in and knocked me out
  • A Made me unconscious
  • B Removed me
  • C Flattened me
  • D Killed me
  • E Frightened me
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