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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 456:
Fill in the gap(s) with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap(s).
Her mother said to her 'I ...... the dinner now?
  • A Would rather you cooked
  • B Would rather you cook
  • C Would rather you not cooked
  • D Would rather have you cooked
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Question 457:
Fill in the gap(s) with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap(s).
The driver of the car admitted ......a licence?
  • A To not have
  • B Not having
  • C To not having
  • D Not to have
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Question 458:
Fill in the gap(s) with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap(s).
The panel's ...... was stretched to the limit by what they heard?
  • A Credit
  • B Credence
  • C Credibility
  • D Credulity
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Question 459:
Fill in the gap(s) with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap(s).
The poor man was pleased to find ..... tyre?
  • A A rubber old discarded
  • B An old discarded rubber
  • C A discarded rubber old
  • D An old rubber discarded
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Question 460:
Fill in the gap(s) with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap(s).
The minister can't come today because he has ...... engagement?
  • A A former
  • B A preceding
  • C A prior
  • D An advance
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