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

Write an article suitable for publication in a national newspaper on street hawking, discussing the dangers and suggesting appropriate solutions.

Your sister has helped you to secure a good job in another city. Write a letter to her explaining why it will be impossible to take up the job offer.

Write a story ending with the expression: ”Then, I realized that everyone is important in his or her own way.”

You are the main speaker in a debate on the topic: Learning about the past has no value to those of us living today. Write your speech for or against the motion.

Write a letter to the Chairman of your Local Government Area discussing at least, three ways in which food production can be improved in the community.

Tourism is an area which has not been fully explored by the government to boost the economy of your country. Write an article suitable for publication in a national newspaper on the need to develop the tourism industry

Your parents want you to study a particular course but you know you do not have a flair for it. Write a letter to them, giving at least three reasons why a course of your course will suit you better. 
 

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A[n]kle

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Ad[j]ust

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H[ei]r

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Neighb[our]

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B[oo]k

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G[ua]rantee

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We must not [foreclose] reconciliation as the purpose of his trip

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Her findings [exploded] widely held beliefs about learning

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These policies have been [espoused] by the ruling party

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The student’s union leader delivered his speech [extempore]

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Every human being is [vulnerable] to communicable disease

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The sick man is now [ambulatory]

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The [prodigious] building was razed to the carpet level yesterday

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When it comes to playing the piano, I am a complete [ignoramus]