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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Topic: Idiomatic usage

Jamb English Language (Use of English) Questions - Idiomatic usage

Question 6:
Choosing the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:

the principal was able to establish a functional language laboratory for school because he acted .... the advice of experts on the subject
  • A Through
  • B At
  • C From
  • D On
  • E By
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Question 7:
Choosing the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:

Dume .... in Abraka for three years when i met her
  • A Lived
  • B Had lived
  • C Would have lived
  • D Was living
  • E Was lived
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Question 8:
Choosing the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:

If i were the Head of the English Department in my school, i .... make oral English a compulsory subject
  • A Would
  • B Could
  • C Should
  • D Might
  • E Had
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Question 9:
Choose the correct word to fill the space in the following sentences:

The meeting starts .... two o'clock. Please be punctual
  • A About
  • B In
  • C On
  • D At
  • E Around
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Question 10:
Choose the correct word to fill the space in the following sentences:

Every time you pay a bill you must insist .... being given a receipt
  • A In
  • B From
  • C On
  • D By
  • E Onto
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