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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 961:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
My spell in the university was an unmitigated disaster
  • A An unavoidable
  • B A painful
  • C A regrettable
  • D An unqualified
  • E An unfortunate
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Question 962:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:To be above board is to be
  • A Afloat
  • B On top of a plank
  • C Above suspicion
  • D Raised above a board
  • E The chairman of a board
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Question 963:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
It is sheer foolhardiness for unarmed policemen to pursue armed robbers
  • A Nonsense
  • B Bravery
  • C Foolishness
  • D Stupidity
  • E Foolish risk taking
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Question 964:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
Bankole was a man given to much wine
  • A Pushed to
  • B Taken over by
  • C Addicted to
  • D Forced to
  • E Afflicted by
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Question 965:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
The officer refused to be taken in by the report given by the private
  • A Won over
  • B Drawn in
  • C Overtaken
  • D Deceived
  • E Invoved
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