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

1093

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

Many doctors have ___ to western countries for better opportunities.

  • A. migrated
  • B. travelled
  • C. immigrated
  • D. participant
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1094

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

His thoughtlessness is simply beyond _____.

  • A. idea
  • B. assurance
  • C. belief
  • D. fate
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1095

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

Occasionally, universities award _____ degrees to outstanding personalities.

  • A. ceremonial
  • B. honorary
  • C. temporary
  • D. respectable
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1096

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

When all the items on the agenda had been discussed, the meeting was ______

  • A. dismissed
  • B. postponed
  • C. adjourned
  • D. dissolved
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1097

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

.I could not read what he wrote because his handwriting was_____

  • A. tiny
  • B. eligible
  • C. untidy
  • D. illegible
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1098

From the list of words lettered 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.

That engineer was said to have used inferior than _____ materials in the construction of the collapsed building.

  • A. excellent
  • B. recommended
  • C. quality
  • D. exceptional
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1099

From the list of words lettered 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.

The champions were elated after the tournament while their opponents looked _______

 

  • A. baffled
  • B. dejected
  • C. pitiful
  • D. frightened
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1100

From the list of words lettered 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.

The two political parties live today in … after four years of hostility.

  • A. happiness
  • B. amity
  • C. agreement
  • D. freedom
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1101

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

There was agitation for the ………. law on libel to be re-enacted.

 

  • A. enforced
  • B. repealed
  • C. rejected
  • D. cancelled
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1102

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

All divers were enjoined to obtain genuine and ______ licences.

  • A. artificial
  • B. fraudulent
  • C. fake
  • D. substandard
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1103

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

The old man rebuked the thug and his children  …. him for doing so.

  • A. commended
  • B. embraced
  • C. thanked
  • D. supported
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1104

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

. The reckless driver was admonished to be ______

  • A. cautious
  • B. responsible
  • C. reliable
  • D. considerate
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1105

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

The animosity between Fatou and Sheku is shocking, considering the …… they once shared.

  • A. company
  • B. friendship
  • C. peace
  • D. understanding
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1106

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

It is better to use persuasion rather than …. to get witnesses to court.

  • A. effort
  • B. coercion
  • C. influence
  • D. pressure
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1107

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

 While Mr.Ade is his son is a novice.

  • A. enlightened
  • B. competent
  • C. clever
  • D. experienced
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1108

choose the option that best answers the question from the options lettered A-D

He travels every WEEKEND

  • A. Does he sleep every weekend?
  • B. Does he wash every week days?
  • C. Does he travel every month?
  • D. Does he travel every day?
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1109

choose the option that best answers the question from the options lettered A-D

He SLAPPED the teacher.

  • A. Did he greet the teacher?
  • B. Did the teacher flog him?
  • C. Did he slap the nurse?
  • D. Did he praise the principal?
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1110

choose the option that best answers the question from the options lettered A-D

The Parents Teachers Association promised to build a CAFETERIA. 

  • A. Does the alumni association promised to build a cafeteria?
  • B. Does the school authority promised to build a library?
  • C. Did the parents teachers association promise to build a library?
  • D. Does the parents teachers association promised to demolish a cafeteria?
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1111

choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the letter(s) underlined from the options lettered A-E

Bark

 

  • A. climb
  • B. tomb
  • C. curb
  • D. doubt
  • E. dumb
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1112

choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the letter(s) underlined from the options lettered A-E

Teach

 

  • A. deviate
  • B. through
  • C. wrath
  • D. both
  • E. listen
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1113

choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the letter(s) underlined from the options lettered A-E

King

  • A. that
  • B. think
  • C. thine
  • D. tongue
  • E. tone
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