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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Topic: Sentence Interpretation

Jamb English Language (Use of English) Questions - Sentence Interpretation

Question 21:
The number of workers have increased steadily each year means _________
  • A Have increased steadily
  • B Steadily have increased
  • C Have been increasing steadily
  • D Has increased steadily
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Question 22:
Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence
The painting was beautifully faked
  • A The painting was a good deceptive replica
  • B The painting was well-framed and displayed
  • C The painting was deceptively decorated
  • D The painting was carefully designed
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Question 23:
Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence
The letter was being written by the principal
  • A The letter had been written by the principal
  • B The principal was writing the letter
  • C The principal wanted to write the letter
  • D The principal wrote the letter
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Question 24:
Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence
Advising Olu to break his bad habit is like knocking your head against a brick wall
  • A It is making a fool of you
  • B It is trying the impossible
  • C It is making him your enemy
  • D It is asking him to beat you
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Question 25:
The first time Paul met Ngozi, her beauty caught his eye. This means that _________
  • A Ngozi admired Paul
  • B Paul recognized Ngozi.
  • C Ngozi attracted Paul.
  • D Paul surprised Ngozi
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