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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Topic: Clause and sentence patterns

Jamb English Language (Use of English) Questions - Clause and sentence patterns

Question 326:
In the question below choose the option nearest meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
If Garba had listen to advice, he would not have had to be rushed to the hospital
  • A Deliberately desired to be rushed
  • B Was in a position to have prevented the need to be rushed
  • C Was rushed against his wish
  • D Was given a cheque, but preferred to go
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Question 327:
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills(s) the gap(s):
The sea wave continues to .... the cliff on the west coast constantly
  • A Impair
  • B Rub
  • C Knock
  • D Erode
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Question 328:
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills(s) the gap(s):
The college bus was travelling at high .... when the accidents occurred
  • A Velocity
  • B Acceleration
  • C Rapidity
  • D Speed
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Question 329:
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills(s) the gap(s):
Note that only senior members of staff have the .... of using the toilet upstairs
  • A Permission
  • B Occasion
  • C Privilege
  • D Habit
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Question 330:
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills(s) the gap(s):
The chief priest will .... the men into the cult today
  • A Indoctrinate
  • B Usher
  • C Convert
  • D Initiate
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