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

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In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

The man’s mordant wit is apparent to the entire village

  • A. scathing
  • B. caustic
  • C. withering
  • D. kind
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44

In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

The war against malaria keeps waxing

  • A. Decreasing
  • B. increasing
  • C. wavering
  • D. happening
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45

In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

Everyone’s condition was appalling

  • A. cloudy
  • B. pleasant
  • C. complex
  • D. simple
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46

In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

The plebs can be found in every society of the world

  • A. Elite
  • B. Middle class
  • C. Politicians
  • D. Masses
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47

In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

The accused was eventually convicted

  • A. consequently
  • B. subsequently
  • C. finally
  • D. lnitially
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48

In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

The Novel laureate’s activity in the field of science is heinous

  • A. Laudable
  • B. Deplorable
  • C. forgettable
  • D. Indelible
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49

In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

The relationship between the couple has been frosty

  • A. Cordial
  • B. Amenable
  • C. Frugal
  • D. Fraudulent
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50

In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

The girl took a cursory glance at the letter and hid it

  • A. Concise
  • B. Brief
  • C. Lasting
  • D. Sententious
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51

In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

Chibuzor gave a curt nod and walked away

  • A. rude
  • B. polite
  • C. shocking
  • D. Gentle
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52

LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

Ramatus expressed her feelings in uncertain terms

  • A. She expressed it secretly and courageously
  • B. she expressed it quietly and cautiously
  • C. She expressed it feebly and sickly
  • D. She expressed it clearly and strongly
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53

LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

Usman needs to get his act together if he wants to pass the examination

  • A. He needs to organized himself
  • B. He needs to be fast when writing the examination
  • C. He needs to put on his stage costume
  • D. Heneeds to pull all points down in the examination
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54

LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
In each of these questions select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

‘I can’t wait to become a mother’, the new bride declared

  • A. she is excited about motherhood
  • B. She is not keen on becoming a mother
  • C. She will be patient as a mother
  • D. She sees motherhood as a burden.
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55

LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

Amaka would pass for a beauty queen

  • A. She would be accepted by all as a beauty Queen
  • B. She walked past the beauty queen
  • C. she was acting as a beauty queen
  • D. she would pass the drink to the queen who is sitting next to her
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56

LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

You need to brush up on your Spanish

  • A. you need to improve your skills
  • B. you need a brush from Spain
  • C. you need to learn to play with a spaniard
  • D. you need to study the history of Spain
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57

LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

Zinana’s examination result was not unfavourable

  • A. Her examination did not meet expectation
  • B. she was successful in her examination
  • C. her result could not earn her admission
  • D. she failed her examination
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58

LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

He is a clinging child.

  • A. he is possessive
  • B. he likes to cling with his sister.
  • C. he is a bully
  • D. he is a handsome young man
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59

LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

As the drama unfolded, Olatinuke was advised to keep her shirt on

  • A. she was advised to commit herself
  • B. she was advised to stay calm
  • C. she was advised to join the club
  • D. she was advised to wear her shirt
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60

LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

Tolu and Chinedu live in each other ‘s pockets.

  • A. they steal from each other
  • B. they blackmail each other
  • C. they are very close to each other
  • D. they are long-term business partners
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61

LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

The team’s poor performance at tournament plumb the depths of horror.

  • A. team's performance was enjoyed by all
  • B. the team's performance was full of disappointment
  • C. team's performance was rewarded
  • D. the team's performance took them to the next round
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62

This question is based on Chukwuemeka Ike’s The Potter’s Wheel.
In the novel the ‘pad’ was a symbol of

  • A. Success
  • B. Unity
  • C. Failure
  • D. Love
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63

This question is based on Chukwuemeka Ike’s The Potter’s Wheel.
Uke was conscripted into the military because

  • A. He was a social nuisance
  • B. He loved the British soldiers
  • C. His grandfather was a military man
  • D. He wanted to travel to Burma
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