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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 281:
CHOOSE THE OPTION THAT IS NEAREST IN MEANING TO THE WORD(S) IN BRACKET, FOR QUESTIONS below.

We must not [foreclose] reconciliation as the purpose of his trip
  • A Exclude
  • B Consider
  • C Underestimate
  • D Forgo
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Question 282:
Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one in bracket, from questions below

G[ua]rantee
  • A Plait
  • B Far
  • C Guard
  • D Aunt
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Question 283:
Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one in bracket, from questions below

B[oo]k
  • A Shoe
  • B Group
  • C Blue
  • D Full
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Question 284:
Choose the word that has an opposite meaning to the one in bracket for questions below.

When it comes to playing the piano, I am a complete [ignoramus]
  • A Idiot
  • B Virtuoso
  • C Novice
  • D Nonentity
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Question 285:
Choose the word that has an opposite meaning to the one in bracket for questions below.

The [prodigious] building was razed to the carpet level yesterday
  • A Ramshackle
  • B Modern
  • C Colossal
  • D Mini-sized
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