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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 31:
Fill in the Gap
The press will no longer be free when the new government starts to – newspapers
  • A Censure
  • B Edit
  • C Publish
  • D Censor
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Question 32:
Fill in the Gap
Mr Collins does not allow his name to be published in connection with the philanthropy because he _____ publicity
  • A Wields
  • B Lacks
  • C Detests
  • D Defines
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Question 33:
The exercise must be done .... possible
  • A As quick as
  • B As quicker as
  • C As quickly as
  • D As most quick as
  • E As most quickly as
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Question 34:
He bought a typewriter with a view .... to type
  • A To learning
  • B To learnt
  • C To be learning
  • D To be learnt
  • E As most quickly as
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Question 35:
Fill in the blank spaces in the following sentences making use of the best of the five options:
Had he known in advanced, he ....
  • A Should prepare for the interview
  • B Was going to prepare for the interview
  • C Would have prepared for the interview
  • D Will have been preparing for the interview
  • E May be preparing for the interview
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