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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 956:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
If people don't want to play the game according to the rule, that is their business
  • A Their business will suffer
  • B It is not their fault
  • C They should blame others for it
  • D Other people will take over their business
  • E They will have themselves to blame
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Question 957:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
Nigeria, like most other African countries is predominantly agricultural
  • A Mainly
  • B Certainly
  • C Entirely
  • D Undoubtedly
  • E Superficiallly
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Question 958:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
Despite increasingly punitive laws against hemp smoking, it is still rising at an alarming rate.
  • A Devastating
  • B Examplary
  • C Barbaric
  • D Severe
  • E Satisfactory.
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Question 959:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
You have been asked to change your laissez-faire attitude to work
  • A Stupid
  • B Care-free
  • C Careful
  • D Serious
  • E Responsible
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Question 960:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
Since his father's death, Osita has not been able to cope with the tasks of a family head
  • A Perform adequately
  • B Torelate
  • C Accept
  • D Assess properly
  • E Manage
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