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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 11:
Choose the correct word to fill the space in the following sentences:

The elections .... the Senate were held in July
  • A Into
  • B Of
  • C From
  • D Onto
  • E On
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Question 12:
Choose the correct word to fill the space in the following sentences:

There is a filling station .... the corner, to your right
  • A About
  • B By
  • C From
  • D Around
  • E To
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Question 13:
Choose the correct word to fill the space in the following sentences:

It is difficult these days to get a seat .... the plane in spite of a confirmed booking
  • A Inside
  • B In
  • C On
  • D Upon
  • E Into
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Question 14:
Choose the correct word to fill the space in the following sentences:

He travelled to Jos .... train when he came last
  • A By
  • B In
  • C On
  • D Inside
  • E Through
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Question 15:
The driver was short of petrol, so he ........ down the road with the engine switched off
  • A Glided
  • B Coasted
  • C Wheeled
  • D Taxied
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