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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 121:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined statement or words:

He took a quick look at the poor man, shook his head and took to his heels
  • A Glanced at
  • B Viewed
  • C Observed
  • D Gazed at
  • E Spied
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Question 122:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined statement or words:

One of the stages of the creative process is the incubation period. This refer to the period when
  • A The idea is firmly fixed through repetition
  • B The person suddenly comes upon the idea
  • C The person thinks over the idea
  • D The idea yields concrete result
  • E The idea is given up
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Question 123:
Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :

The giant hydro-electric project is among the .... colonial rule in Southern Africa.
  • A Inheritance
  • B Remnants
  • C Legacies
  • D Evidence
  • E Trappings
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Question 124:
Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :

During the inaugural address, the president .... the activities of his government for the past four years
  • A Reiterated
  • B Reviewed
  • C Restated
  • D Recited
  • E Resumed
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Question 125:
Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :

the world bank team which visited the land-lock country .... a bleak economic future for it
  • A Forecast
  • B Thought of
  • C Discovered
  • D Prophesied
  • E Projected
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