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

1240

Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage.

The day of the great tournament arrived and -71- trooped into the stadium in their thousands. Meanwhile, the home team had arrived and was in the -72-. The visiting team was late. With both teams now around, the referee – 73 – his whistle and the two teams emerged from the tunnel and walked onto the pitch. The referee, his assistants and the players stood still while the national anthems of both countries were being played. After this, the captains of both teams came forward for the -74-. The home team won, they then exchanged -75 – and shook hands.
         At exactly 4.30 pm, the referee signalled for the start of the match. The supporters were singing and dancing in the– 76-. Both teams played very well but -77-a lot of chances. After playing for forty-five minutes. the referee stopped the match for the hall time break. During this brief break. the -78 – of both teams came out to warm themselves up. When the match resumed, the home team now played better. A -79- from the half-back at the opponent’s goal was – 80- into the net. There was a thunderous shout from the crowd. The match continued till the ninetieth minute. The result at the end of the match was 1-0. The home team had won. 

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [….75…..] above

  • A. gloves
  • B. pennants
  • C. jerseys
  • D. memoirs
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1241

Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage.

The day of the great tournament arrived and -71- trooped into the stadium in their thousands. Meanwhile, the home team had arrived and was in the -72-. The visiting team was late. With both teams now around, the referee – 73 – his whistle and the two teams emerged from the tunnel and walked onto the pitch. The referee, his assistants and the players stood still while the national anthems of both countries were being played. After this, the captains of both teams came forward for the -74-. The home team won, they then exchanged -75 – and shook hands.
         At exactly 4.30 pm, the referee signalled for the start of the match. The supporters were singing and dancing in the– 76-. Both teams played very well but -77-a lot of chances. After playing for forty-five minutes. the referee stopped the match for the hall time break. During this brief break. the -78 – of both teams came out to warm themselves up. When the match resumed, the home team now played better. A -79- from the half-back at the opponent’s goal was – 80- into the net. There was a thunderous shout from the crowd. The match continued till the ninetieth minute. The result at the end of the match was 1-0. The home team had won. 

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [….74…..] above

  • A. toss
  • B. kick-off
  • C. offside
  • D. throw-in
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1242

Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage.

The day of the great tournament arrived and -71- trooped into the stadium in their thousands. Meanwhile, the home team had arrived and was in the -72-. The visiting team was late. With both teams now around, the referee – 73 – his whistle and the two teams emerged from the tunnel and walked onto the pitch. The referee, his assistants and the players stood still while the national anthems of both countries were being played. After this, the captains of both teams came forward for the -74-. The home team won, they then exchanged -75 – and shook hands.
         At exactly 4.30 pm, the referee signalled for the start of the match. The supporters were singing and dancing in the– 76-. Both teams played very well but -77-a lot of chances. After playing for forty-five minutes. the referee stopped the match for the hall time break. During this brief break. the -78 – of both teams came out to warm themselves up. When the match resumed, the home team now played better. A -79- from the half-back at the opponent’s goal was – 80- into the net. There was a thunderous shout from the crowd. The match continued till the ninetieth minute. The result at the end of the match was 1-0. The home team had won. 

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [….73…..] above

  • A. signalled
  • B. blew
  • C. sounded
  • D. played
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1243

Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage.

The day of the great tournament arrived and -71- trooped into the stadium in their thousands. Meanwhile, the home team had arrived and was in the -72-. The visiting team was late. With both teams now around, the referee – 73 – his whistle and the two teams emerged from the tunnel and walked onto the pitch. The referee, his assistants and the players stood still while the national anthems of both countries were being played. After this, the captains of both teams came forward for the -74-. The home team won, they then exchanged -75 – and shook hands.
         At exactly 4.30 pm, the referee signalled for the start of the match. The supporters were singing and dancing in the– 76-. Both teams played very well but -77-a lot of chances. After playing for forty-five minutes. the referee stopped the match for the hall time break. During this brief break. the -78 – of both teams came out to warm themselves up. When the match resumed, the home team now played better. A -79- from the half-back at the opponent’s goal was – 80- into the net. There was a thunderous shout from the crowd. The match continued till the ninetieth minute. The result at the end of the match was 1-0. The home team had won. 

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [….72…..] above

  • A. pitch
  • B. court
  • C. dressing room
  • D. rest room
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1244

Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage.

The day of the great tournament arrived and -71- trooped into the stadium in their thousands. Meanwhile, the home team had arrived and was in the -72-. The visiting team was late. With both teams now around, the referee – 73 – his whistle and the two teams emerged from the tunnel and walked onto the pitch. The referee, his assistants and the players stood still while the national anthems of both countries were being played. After this, the captains of both teams came forward for the -74-. The home team won, they then exchanged -75 – and shook hands.
         At exactly 4.30 pm, the referee signalled for the start of the match. The supporters were singing and dancing in the– 76-. Both teams played very well but -77-a lot of chances. After playing for forty-five minutes. the referee stopped the match for the hall time break. During this brief break. the -78 – of both teams came out to warm themselves up. When the match resumed, the home team now played better. A -79- from the half-back at the opponent’s goal was – 80- into the net. There was a thunderous shout from the crowd. The match continued till the ninetieth minute. The result at the end of the match was 1-0. The home team had won. 

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [….71…..] above

  • A. audience
  • B. spectators
  • C. crowd
  • D. congregation
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1245

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

I believe he’ll be arrested_________

  • A. some days
  • B. many days
  • C. many a day
  • D. some day
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1246

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

Blood is usually screened_________ transfusion.

  • A. before
  • B. in
  • C. by
  • D. upon
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1247

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

We need to_______ for lost ground.

  • A. make in
  • B. make by
  • C. make up
  • D. make through
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1248

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

At the last minute, Amidu_______of the plan.

  • A. backed up
  • B. backed for
  • C. backed out
  • D. backed in
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1249

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

Our school wil________one hundred and twenty students this year.

  • A. turn in
  • B. turn on
  • C. turn out
  • D. turn over
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1250

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

He offered no explanation,________apology.

  • A. still less an
  • B. and even less an
  • C. not less the
  • D. still less the
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1251

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

To avoid trouble, it is best to say very_________on the case.

  • A. less
  • B. little
  • C. few
  • D. small
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1252

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

Though________by opposition from his own supporters, the Chairman pressed ahead with his plans.

  • A. shaking
  • B. shook
  • C. shaken
  • D. was shaken
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1253

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

The research was carried out _________a sample population.

  • A. over
  • B. in
  • C. with
  • D. on
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1254

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

The holiday came to an end all_________soon.

  • A. too
  • B. rather
  • C. much
  • D. more
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1255

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

It is I who________to blame for the lapses.

  • A. was
  • B. am
  • C. is
  • D. are
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1256

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

When we were in boarding school, my parents usually came to check_________us every week.

  • A. with
  • B. on
  • C. over
  • D. for
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1257

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

You can apply if you agree_______their terms.

  • A. upon
  • B. to
  • C. about
  • D. in
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1258

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

This is an improvement________ the last report.

  • A. over
  • B. on
  • C. in
  • D. of
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1259

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

Could you please_________a receipt for my purchase?

  • A. make in
  • B. make out
  • C. make up
  • D. make for
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1260

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

Last week’s assignment was_________for me.

  • A. much too difficult
  • B. too much difficult
  • C. difficult too much
  • D. much difficult too
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