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

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From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence

If he….here, he would do it for free

  • A. is
  • B. was
  • C. were
  • D. will be
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23

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence

The coach, as well as the players….given fantastic gifts last month.

  • A. was
  • B. were
  • C. are
  • D. is
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24

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence

I don’t believe that any….. person would do such a thing

  • A. matured
  • B. mature
  • C. maturing
  • D. matures
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25

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences

…..in this town form many years, i can tell you a lot about its people.

  • A. from living
  • B. to have lived
  • C. having lived
  • D. in living
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26

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences

The haircut makes him…..in the crowd.

  • A. stand out
  • B. stand tall
  • C. stand in
  • D. stand on
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27

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences

Everyone wants to be the…….favourite

  • A. school principal
  • B. school's principal's
  • C. school principal's
  • D. school's principal
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28

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences

We need to…..for lost time.

  • A. make in
  • B. make by
  • C. make up
  • D. make through
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29

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences

You like ice cream, …..

  • A. didn't you
  • B. did you
  • C. isn't it
  • D. don't you
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30

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences

I spoke to Mary and Peter on the issue but….of them took my advice.

  • A. All
  • B. neither
  • C. either
  • D. each
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31

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences

Even after his explanations, I was none the ___________

  • A. wiser
  • B. wise
  • C. wisest
  • D. worse
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32

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences

Her shoes are made….genuine leather

  • A. on
  • B. of
  • C. with
  • D. by
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33

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences

Kofi said he is better at physics….

  • A. as i am
  • B. than i am
  • C. as i am
  • D. than i do
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34

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences

She claims….someone jump over the fence

  • A. seeing
  • B. to have seen
  • C. having seen
  • D. to be seeing
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35

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences

I didn’t tell my parents about the trip because they would be….themselves with worry.

  • A. at
  • B. upon
  • C. within
  • D. beside
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36

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences

We arrive just….time for the formal opening.

  • A. in
  • B. after
  • C. before
  • D. at
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37

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence

The management applauded the staff for their hardwork

  • A. adored
  • B. commended
  • C. encouraged
  • D. recommended
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38

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence

Where did this document emanate from.

  • A. originate
  • B. emerge
  • C. appear
  • D. arise
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39

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence

It’s always better to buy durable products

  • A. authentic
  • B. expensive
  • C. permanent
  • D. lasting
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40

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence

Bravery is Victor’s most dominant trait

  • A. admirable
  • B. outstanding
  • C. suitable
  • D. influencial
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41

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence

He simply dislikes he’s wife’s inordinate demands for money.

  • A. frequent
  • B. excessive
  • C. repeated
  • D. indecent
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42

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence

This is one decision you cannot defend

  • A. justify
  • B. explain
  • C. support
  • D. express
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