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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 431:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.

The Journalist said he was working freelance
  • A Tireless
  • B Without pay
  • C Satisfactory
  • D Dependently
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Question 432:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.

The Flying Eagles put up a plucky defence against their opponents
  • A Strong
  • B Weak
  • C Careless
  • D Tactful
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Question 433:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.

We found a shady place for the display
  • A An open
  • B An unsafe
  • C A stuffy
  • D An enclosure
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Question 434:
Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap.

The sea wave continue to ____________ the cliff on the west coast constantly
  • A Impair
  • B Rub
  • C Knock
  • D Erode
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Question 435:
Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap.

I would have been surprised if you ____________ the orange
  • A Plucked
  • B Did pluck
  • C Have plucked
  • D Had plucked
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