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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 101:
Complete the following with the appropriate answer to the question:

John would you mind lifting this box?
  • A Yes, i mind
  • B No, i don't
  • C No, i do
  • D Yes, i don't mind
  • E No i mind
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Question 102:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined statement or words:

Had she asked me earlier, i might have been able to employ him
  • A I employed her
  • B I did not employ him
  • C I did not employ her
  • D I employed him
  • E I employ neither of the two
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Question 103:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined statement or words:

If he were to apologize i would probably forgive him
  • A I shall not forgive him even if he apologize
  • B He is likely to apologize and be forgiven
  • C I shall definitely forgive him if he apologizes
  • D If he apologize i shall decide whether or not to forgive him
  • E He will not apologize and i will not forgive him
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Question 104:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words:

As he was a gullible leader his followers took advantage of him
  • A He was weak and unable to enforce his authority
  • B He was partial and unfair in dispensing justice
  • C He was simple minded to a fault
  • D He was slow to act
  • E He was lacking in education and experience in everyday affair
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Question 105:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words:

His summary of the meeting was brief and to the point
  • A Careful
  • B Precise
  • C Accurate
  • D Exact
  • E Crucial
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