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

1534
From the novel; Sweet Sixteen

Talle was imprisoned for?

  • A. Murder
  • B. Kidnapping and Robbery
  • C. Kidnapping and extortion
  • D. smuggling
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1535
From the novel; Sweet Sixteen

At what age did Talle lost his father and stepmother ?

  • A. 21
  • B. 20
  • C. 19
  • D. 18
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1536
From the novel; Sweet Sixteen

Salma compared lecturers with _________

  • A. Thieves
  • B. politician
  • C. lawyers
  • D. Policemen
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1537
From the novel; Sweet Sixteen

What was the reason for the delay at the faculty registration office?

  • A. The lecturer's negligience
  • B. The queue was endless
  • C. John's delay in cleaning the office
  • D. the lecturer was absent
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1538
From the novel; Sweet Sixteen

“Money moves Mountains”

This statement was made by _________

  • A. Salma
  • B. Teemah
  • C. Bint
  • D. Ngozi
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1539
From the novel; Sweet Sixteen

Omar’s admission signals________

  • A. storytelling
  • B. a life-changing experience
  • C. being a learned
  • D. community's appraisal
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1540
From the novel; Sweet Sixteen

What was Ummi’s reason for her impromptu barging ?

  • A. To monitor her children's activities
  • B. To ensure the children were safe
  • C. To keep them on their feets
  • D. To ensure they maintain cleanliness
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1541
From the novel; Sweet Sixteen

What position is Bint in the family?

  • A. Last born
  • B. First child
  • C. Second child
  • D. Third child
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1542
From the novel; Sweet Sixteen

”Just call yourself Omar Esquire”

Who makes this statement?

  • A. Teemah
  • B. Bint
  • C. Jamila
  • D. Ummi
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1543
From the novel; Sweet Sixteen

Who can be described as meddlesome?

  • A. Daddy
  • B. Ummi
  • C. Bint
  • D. Mallam Salihu
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1544
From the novel; Sweet Sixteen

What is Ummi’s Occupation?

  • A. Nurse
  • B. Teacher
  • C. Businessperson
  • D. Accountant
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1545

This question is based on S. L. Manyika’s INDEPENDENCE

According to Tayo the two major problems of Nigeria were

  • A. tribalism and religion
  • B. politics and culture
  • C. bribery and corruption
  • D. greed and mismanagement
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1546

In the novel “Independence” Tayo lied to Vanassa that Christine was his ______?

  • A. sister
  • B. niece
  • C. aunt
  • D. cousin
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1547

In the book “Independence” Wearing woolens, lamb cardigans, extra socks, gloves and Balliol scarf signified that Tayo was _______?

  • A. Cold
  • B. Going to a party
  • C. sick
  • D. walking in the rain
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1548

In the book “Independence” Tayo’s uncle, Kayode, wanted to study Engineering in _______?

  • A. Britain
  • B. U.S.A
  • C. France
  • D. Germany
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1549

In the Novel “Independence” Tayo wrote a biography of ______?

  • A. Arthur Richardson
  • B. Lord Lugard
  • C. Obafemi Awolowo
  • D. Nnamdi Azikiwe
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1550

Tayo opted to remain in Nigeria because he had a duty to serve his

  • A. students
  • B. wife
  • C. friends
  • D. brothers
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1551

Suleiman’s reason for becoming a Muslim in the novel is because Islam brings sense of ______?

  • A. radicalism and aggression
  • B. boldness and awareness
  • C. kindness and truthfulness
  • D. purpose and discipline
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1552

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

 

I am quite outspoken but my brother is __________

  • A. dumb
  • B. indolent
  • C. taciturn
  • D. modest
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1553

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

 

Although Chide’s manners are quite refined , his colleagues are rather ___________

  • A. bold
  • B. crude
  • C. hostile
  • D. rash
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1554

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

 

The pilot says that it is easier to take off from the airport than to ___________ on the tarmac

  • A. land
  • B. come down
  • C. alight
  • D. drop
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