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

1261

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

If she had known, she wouldn’t have come,________?

  • A. could she
  • B. couldn't she
  • C. wouldn't she
  • D. would she
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1262

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

My submission________by the Council at the moment.

  • A. considering
  • B. is being considered
  • C. considers
  • D. is considered
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1263

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

The students had no choice_______to do as they had been commanded.

  • A. except
  • B. but
  • C. rather
  • D. even
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1264

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

The culprits_______when we entered the courtroom.

  • A. were being interrogated
  • B. are being interrogated
  • C. will be interrogated
  • D. would be interrogated
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1265

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

Don’t let Jack bully you: stand up________him.

  • A. for
  • B. against
  • C. above
  • D. to
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1266

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

Mr kwesi bought_______

  • A. a cupboard attractive new
  • B. attractive a new cupboard
  • C. a new attractive cupboard
  • D. an attractive new cupboard
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1267

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

Mike was very glad_________that he had won the lottery.

  • A. to hear
  • B. for hearing
  • C. at hearing
  • D. on hearing
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1268

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

it is advisable to mind your own business and not_________

  • A. somebody's else
  • B. somebody else's
  • C. somebody's else's
  • D. somebody else
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1269

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

He took his share and gave them______

  • A. their
  • B. there's
  • C. there
  • D. theirs
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1270

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

She hates________waiting.

  • A. to have been kept
  • B. having been kept
  • C. being kept
  • D. to be keeping
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1271

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

The trader tried to cash in________the customer’s ignorance.

  • A. by
  • B. at
  • C. on
  • D. with
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1272

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

You will surely help me with my work,_________?

  • A. can you
  • B. won't you
  • C. would you
  • D. you won't
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1273

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

My phone is superior________yours.

  • A. to
  • B. than
  • C. from
  • D. over
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1274

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

You have no excuse________late.

  • A. in being
  • B. to being
  • C. been
  • D. for being
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1275

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

I hope the Principal would be gracious enough to forgive us.

  • A. cordial
  • B. polite
  • C. merciful
  • D. gentle
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1276

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

He did all he could to defend his master.

  • A. fortify
  • B. secure
  • C. protect
  • D. cover
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1277

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The new bank is fast becoming insolvent.

  • A. inactive
  • B. ineffective
  • C. bankrupt
  • D. lax
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1278

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Corporal punishment is meant to be a deterrent to indiscipline.

  • A. remedy
  • B. measure
  • C. discouragement
  • D. prevention
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1279

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Charles’ concern for Anna is affected.

  • A. insincere
  • B. incorrect
  • C. weak
  • D. unfair
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1280

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The whole place was in turmoil when we got there. 

  • A. confusion
  • B. disturbance
  • C. mourning
  • D. agitation
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1281

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

She has always been grateful that you saved her from kidnappers.

  • A. content
  • B. comforted
  • C. happy
  • D. thankful
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