English Language JAMB, WAEC, NECO AND NABTEB Official Past Questions

43

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

I tried to discourage him, but he persisted …….. revealing the secret of his son.

  • A. for
  • B. in
  • C. on
  • D. to
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44

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

He was determined to ……. all position into submission?

  • A. push
  • B. cow
  • C. box
  • D. pound
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45

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

You are just putting the hat on …….. ?

  • A. don't you
  • B. isn't it
  • C. aren't you
  • D. not so
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46

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

Government has frowned upon politicians who are out to …… wealth?

  • A. gain
  • B. amass
  • C. steal
  • D. waste
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47

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

Our plan for the trip fell ……. when the rich man did not give us a life…….?

  • A. off/ boat
  • B. through / line
  • C. down / jacket
  • D. in / help
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48

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

The company paid some money to Abu to …….him for losses he suffered during the accident?

  • A. indemnity
  • B. condole with
  • C. settle
  • D. recompense
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49

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

I missed the match though it was shown on television on two …… nights?

  • A. concurrent
  • B. consistent
  • C. concrete
  • D. consecutive
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50

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

They are taught to value honour …….. their lives?

  • A. from
  • B. in
  • C. than
  • D. above
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51

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

If you want to succeed in life, don’t be envious ……… other people’s achievement?

  • A. of
  • B. to
  • C. with
  • D. on
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52

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

The bomb was …… ?

  • A. detonated
  • B. dismantled
  • C. deactivated
  • D. depleted
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53

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

The officer acted in ……. the instructions?

  • A. accorance by
  • B. accordance to
  • C. accordance of
  • D. accordance with
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54

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

The ……. part of a new book is often written by a more experienced writer than the author?

  • A. foreward
  • B. foreword
  • C. forward
  • D. forword
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55

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

An acceptance of the offer would be a departure from the several rejections that ……. ?

  • A. had taken place
  • B. have taken place
  • C. will take place
  • D. took place
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56

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

Amina lives ……. campus?

  • A. in the
  • B. on
  • C. at the
  • D. inside
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57

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

If anyone greets you, it is only polite to return…… greeting?

  • A. your
  • B. the one's
  • C. anyone's
  • D. one's
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58

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

When the cashier told him to join the queue, he considered it ……. his dignity?

  • A. a drawback to
  • B. an affront on
  • C. withdrawal from
  • D. a strain on
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59

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

He is really very mean. He …… not lend me the money I wanted?

  • A. should
  • B. could
  • C. would
  • D. won't
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60

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

They hated the police and, by implication, me?

  • A. extension
  • B. inference
  • C. examination
  • D. application
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61

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Idris’ forbearance endeared him to us?

  • A. hard work
  • B. patience
  • C. wisdom
  • D. good manners
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62

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

His amnesia has affected his career?

  • A. loss of focus
  • B. loss of sight
  • C. loss of memory
  • D. lossof direction
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63

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The unification of the country has brought about great technological advancement?

  • A. restoration
  • B. agreement
  • C. cohesion
  • D. stabilty
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