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

631
From the novel; Sweet Sixteen

This question is based on “The Life Changer” novel.

Why did Habib call Tomiwa instead of Salma that he gave a ride?

  • A. Because Tomiwa is a Muslim and Salma is not
  • B. Because Salma gave him Tomiwa's number instead of hers
  • C. All of the above
  • D. Because Habib likes Tomiwa more than Salma
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632

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word below.
Pitch

  • A. Witch
  • B. Lease
  • C. Bleach
  • D. Bite
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633

Choose the word that has the same CONSONANT SOUND as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
marks

  • A. exhaust
  • B. axe
  • C. mosque
  • D. exist
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634

Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined
casualty

  • A. sure
  • B. amateur
  • C. juice
  • D. aesthetic
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635

Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

What I told you is the gospel truth. This means that the information is

  • A. unconfirmed
  • B. partly true
  • C. false
  • D. completely true
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636

He started his career as an …….. teacher

  • A. auxillary
  • B. auxilliary
  • C. auxilary
  • D. auxiliary
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637

Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s)
In Nigeria, it is a crime to plagiarize someone else’s work.

  • A. initiate
  • B. pirate
  • C. compose
  • D. desecrate
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638

In this question, choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

The proprietor of our school with his administrator ———— expected yesterday.

  • A. are
  • B. is
  • C. was
  • D. were
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639

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

Only two ministers survived the recent cabinet reshuffle.

  • A. In recent changes in government, all but two ministers retained their posts
  • B. In the recent changes in government, all but two ministers remained alive
  • C. In recent changes in government, all but two ministers were sacked
  • D. In the recent changes in government, only two ministers were sacked
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640

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

The conference is biennial.

  • A. The conference lasts for two years
  • B. The conference is held once every other year
  • C. The conference is held twice every year
  • D. The conference is held twice in two years
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641

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

The stadium had a capacity crowd in spite of the weather.

  • A. The stadium was not filled because of the weather
  • B. The crowd defied the weather to fill the stadium
  • C. The crowd loved the weather at the stadium
  • D. The weather favoured the crowd at the stadium
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642

From the list of words letter A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

Eating fresh fruits and vegetables is beneficial to one’s health while eating processed foods is ……

  • A. worrying
  • B. painful
  • C. tasteless
  • D. harmful
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643
From the novel; Sweet Sixteen

This question is based on “The Life Changer” novel.

_____ was always on the first row during prayer at his office.

  • A. Ahmed
  • B. Zaki
  • C. Habeeb
  • D. Talle
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644
From the novel; Sweet Sixteen

This question is based on “The Life Changer” novel.

Where did the police apprehend Talle?

  • A. at the village stream
  • B. at his residence
  • C. at the palace of Hakimi
  • D. at the village square
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645

Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one provided
/θ/

  • A. without
  • B. health
  • C. mouth
  • D. neither
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646
From the novel; Sweet Sixteen

This question is based on “The Life Changer” novel.

What were Ummi’s children waiting for when Bint narrates her encounter with Mr. Salihu?

  • A. Their father
  • B. Lesson Teacher
  • C. Dinner
  • D. Arabic Teacher
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647

Choose the option that has the same stress pattern as the given word.

Student

  • A. Propose
  • B. Superb
  • C. Refuse(N)
  • D. Rebel(V)
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648

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

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

It is inconceivable that the cat devoured the cat.

  • A. unimaginable
  • B. contestable
  • C. incomprehensible
  • D. credible
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649

The coach has asked the Bright Rangers to be paid their –6– salaries and –7– so as to –8– them to victory against Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa in Saturday’s all-important CAF Champions League Match. Bright Rangers are the third in group B with four points –9– many matches and need to –10– defeat at second-placed Al – Ahly to stay in the –11– for a place in the semi-final of Africa’s most prestigious club competition. The Coach told MTN Football.com that the team would be better motivated if they at least receive their August salaries before the Al-Ahly –12–. We have to make sure that they are paid their salaries –13– so that they can play the game of their lives. The government has done very well, but it will be a big morale –14– to get paid for them to go out there and play. The Coach informed MTN Football.com that the Bright Rangers plan to employ the counter –15– to get a result in Cario.

 –15–

  • A. Attack
  • B. Getter
  • C. Goal
  • D. Attacker
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650

The coach has asked the Bright Rangers to be paid their –6– salaries and –7– so as to –8– them to victory against Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa in Saturday’s all-important CAF Champions League Match. Bright Rangers are the third in group B with four points –9– many matches and need to –10– defeat at second-placed Al – Ahly to stay in the –11– for a place in the semi-final of Africa’s most prestigious club competition. The Coach told MTN Football.com that the team would be better motivated if they at least receive their August salaries before the Al-Ahly –12–. We have to make sure that they are paid their salaries –13– so that they can play the game of their lives. The government has done very well, but it will be a big morale –14– to get paid for them to go out there and play. The Coach informed MTN Football.com that the Bright Rangers plan to employ the counter –15– to get a result in Cario.

 –14–

  • A. Inspirer
  • B. Booster
  • C. Pusher
  • D. Boomer
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651

The coach has asked the Bright Rangers to be paid their –6– salaries and –7– so as to –8– them to victory against Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa in Saturday’s all-important CAF Champions League Match. Bright Rangers are the third in group B with four points –9– many matches and need to –10– defeat at second-placed Al – Ahly to stay in the –11– for a place in the semi-final of Africa’s most prestigious club competition. The Coach told MTN Football.com that the team would be better motivated if they at least receive their August salaries before the Al-Ahly –12–. We have to make sure that they are paid their salaries –13– so that they can play the game of their lives. The government has done very well, but it will be a big morale –14– to get paid for them to go out there and play. The Coach informed MTN Football.com that the Bright Rangers plan to employ the counter –15– to get a result in Cario.

 –13–

  • A. on time
  • B. as due
  • C. as and when due
  • D. for time
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