(Use of English 20232 Structured) past questions and answers
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Table of Contents
- Comprehension passage 1 - 5 Past Questions and Answers Jamb/UTME Use of English (2022)
- The Life Changer 6 - 15 Past Questions and Answers Jamb/UTME Use of English (2022)
- Best explain 16 - 20 Past Questions and Answers Jamb/UTME Use of English (2022)
- Best complete 21 - 36 Past Questions and Answers Jamb/UTME Use of English (2022)
- Synonyms 37 - 41 Past Questions and Answers Jamb/UTME Use of English (2022)
- Appropriate option 42 - 46 Past Questions and Answers Jamb/UTME Use of English (2022)
- Antonyms 47 - 51 Past Questions and Answers Jamb/UTME Use of English (2022)
- Emphatic stress 52 - 55 Past Questions and Answers Jamb/UTME Use of English (2022)
- Rhymes 56 - 60 Past Questions and Answers Jamb/UTME Use of English (2022)
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Comprehension passage 1 - 5 Past Questions and Answers Jamb/UTME Use of English (2022)
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Comprehension
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one day, Nandu rode his horse to the village fair. On his way back, he met Somendra, the merchant. The merchant
was a crafty man ready do anything to earn some money. The villages knew this. In fact, no one knew what trick
he would be up to next. Now, Nandu was poor and had no one in the world to call his own except a beautiful, white
horse.
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He loved it more than anything else in the world. The merchnt had his eyes on the horse for a long time and tried to think of a way
to get it for himself. Seeing Nandu, you live all alone. How do you manage? what does a young byo like you need
with a horse? sell it to me and I shall make you rich in return. Nandu replied, 'No, I don't want to sell
my horse'.
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But the merchant refused to give up so easily. He offered Nandu more money. Finally, when the offer reached
five hundred gold coins, Nandu paused and said 'five hundred gold coins seems like a good price'. But I have
a condition. if you agree to it, I shall give you my horse. 'What is it?', the merchant asked impatiently.
'Give me the money right now and I shall give you my horse when I have given you ten lashes.'
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After all he would resell the horse for over a thousand gold coins in the market. He would take twenty
lashes for such a gain. He agreed instantly. He ran home and got the money for Nandu and brought along whip as well.
Nandu counted the money carefully. He then took the whip and the lashes fell on the merchant's back in quick
succession. By the eighth lash the merchant was almost in tears but he told himself that there were only two
lashes to go and the horse would be his.
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The merchant held his breath waiting for the final lashes. But Nandu had mounted his horse and was riding
off. 'Wait!', shouted the merchant in anger. 'What about the last lashes?' where are you going with the horse?
we had a deal.
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Nandu stopped and said, 'I agree to give you the horse only after I had given you ten lashes. But it upsetting
my horse. I'll give you the last lashes later. Till then goodbye!' 'come back you cheat!', the merchant shouted.
But the crowd that had gathered around agreed with Nandu.
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A deal was a deal. Till then goodbye!' 'Come back you cheat!', the merchant shouted. But the crowd that had
gathered around agreed with Nandu. A deal was a deal. Till the last lash was given, the horse could not belong
to the merchnt. Nandu rode away richer by five hundred gold coins and Somendra waited in vain for several
days for the final lash which never came.
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1. From the passage, why did the merchant offer to buy Nandu's horse?
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(a) He was very fond of the horse and wanted it for himself
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(b) It was his way of helping Nandu who was poor
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(c) The horse would be useful for carrying goods to the market
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(d) He hated Nandu and wanted to deprive him of something he loved
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The correct answer is: (a) He was very fond of the horse and wanted it for himself
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Comprehension
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one day, Nandu rode his horse to the village fair. On his way back, he met Somendra, the merchant. The merchant
was a crafty man ready do anything to earn some money. The villages knew this. In fact, no one knew what trick
he would be up to next. Now, Nandu was poor and had no one in the world to call his own except a beautiful, white
horse.
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He loved it more than anything else in the world. The merchnt had his eyes on the horse for a long time and tried to think of a way
to get it for himself. Seeing Nandu, you live all alone. How do you manage? what does a young byo like you need
with a horse? sell it to me and I shall make you rich in return. Nandu replied, 'No, I don't want to sell
my horse'.
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But the merchant refused to give up so easily. He offered Nandu more money. Finally, when the offer reached
five hundred gold coins, Nandu paused and said 'five hundred gold coins seems like a good price'. But I have
a condition. if you agree to it, I shall give you my horse. 'What is it?', the merchant asked impatiently.
'Give me the money right now and I shall give you my horse when I have given you ten lashes.'
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After all he would resell the horse for over a thousand gold coins in the market. He would take twenty
lashes for such a gain. He agreed instantly. He ran home and got the money for Nandu and brought along whip as well.
Nandu counted the money carefully. He then took the whip and the lashes fell on the merchant's back in quick
succession. By the eighth lash the merchant was almost in tears but he told himself that there were only two
lashes to go and the horse would be his.
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The merchant held his breath waiting for the final lashes. But Nandu had mounted his horse and was riding
off. 'Wait!', shouted the merchant in anger. 'What about the last lashes?' where are you going with the horse?
we had a deal.
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Nandu stopped and said, 'I agree to give you the horse only after I had given you ten lashes. But it upsetting
my horse. I'll give you the last lashes later. Till then goodbye!' 'come back you cheat!', the merchant shouted.
But the crowd that had gathered around agreed with Nandu.
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A deal was a deal. Till then goodbye!' 'Come back you cheat!', the merchant shouted. But the crowd that had
gathered around agreed with Nandu. A deal was a deal. Till the last lash was given, the horse could not belong
to the merchnt. Nandu rode away richer by five hundred gold coins and Somendra waited in vain for several
days for the final lash which never came.
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2. Which of the following is TRUE in the context of the passage? 1. Nandu was an orphan 2. The merchant was very persevering 3. The merchant was fond of Nandu's horse
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(a) None
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(b) Only 1
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(c) Both 1 and 2
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(d) All 1, 2 and 3
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The correct answer is: (d) All 1, 2 and 3**
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Comprehension
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one day, Nandu rode his horse to the village fair. On his way back, he met Somendra, the merchant. The merchant
was a crafty man ready do anything to earn some money. The villages knew this. In fact, no one knew what trick
he would be up to next. Now, Nandu was poor and had no one in the world to call his own except a beautiful, white
horse.
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He loved it more than anything else in the world. The merchnt had his eyes on the horse for a long time and tried to think of a way
to get it for himself. Seeing Nandu, you live all alone. How do you manage? what does a young byo like you need
with a horse? sell it to me and I shall make you rich in return. Nandu replied, 'No, I don't want to sell
my horse'.
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But the merchant refused to give up so easily. He offered Nandu more money. Finally, when the offer reached
five hundred gold coins, Nandu paused and said 'five hundred gold coins seems like a good price'. But I have
a condition. if you agree to it, I shall give you my horse. 'What is it?', the merchant asked impatiently.
'Give me the money right now and I shall give you my horse when I have given you ten lashes.'
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After all he would resell the horse for over a thousand gold coins in the market. He would take twenty
lashes for such a gain. He agreed instantly. He ran home and got the money for Nandu and brought along whip as well.
Nandu counted the money carefully. He then took the whip and the lashes fell on the merchant's back in quick
succession. By the eighth lash the merchant was almost in tears but he told himself that there were only two
lashes to go and the horse would be his.
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The merchant held his breath waiting for the final lashes. But Nandu had mounted his horse and was riding
off. 'Wait!', shouted the merchant in anger. 'What about the last lashes?' where are you going with the horse?
we had a deal.
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Nandu stopped and said, 'I agree to give you the horse only after I had given you ten lashes. But it upsetting
my horse. I'll give you the last lashes later. Till then goodbye!' 'come back you cheat!', the merchant shouted.
But the crowd that had gathered around agreed with Nandu.
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A deal was a deal. Till then goodbye!' 'Come back you cheat!', the merchant shouted. But the crowd that had
gathered around agreed with Nandu. A deal was a deal. Till the last lash was given, the horse could not belong
to the merchnt. Nandu rode away richer by five hundred gold coins and Somendra waited in vain for several
days for the final lash which never came.
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3. Based on the passage, Why did Nandu set the condition of giving the merchant ten lashes?
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(a) To discourage the merchant from buying the horse
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(b) To demonstrate how painful a whipping was so that the merchant would never hit the horse
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(c) To bargain with the merchant to offer more money
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(d) To outwit the merchant who was trying to cheat him
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The correct answer is: (d) To outwit the merchant who was trying to cheat him
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Comprehension
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one day, Nandu rode his horse to the village fair. On his way back, he met Somendra, the merchant. The merchant
was a crafty man ready do anything to earn some money. The villages knew this. In fact, no one knew what trick
he would be up to next. Now, Nandu was poor and had no one in the world to call his own except a beautiful, white
horse.
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He loved it more than anything else in the world. The merchnt had his eyes on the horse for a long time and tried to think of a way
to get it for himself. Seeing Nandu, you live all alone. How do you manage? what does a young byo like you need
with a horse? sell it to me and I shall make you rich in return. Nandu replied, 'No, I don't want to sell
my horse'.
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But the merchant refused to give up so easily. He offered Nandu more money. Finally, when the offer reached
five hundred gold coins, Nandu paused and said 'five hundred gold coins seems like a good price'. But I have
a condition. if you agree to it, I shall give you my horse. 'What is it?', the merchant asked impatiently.
'Give me the money right now and I shall give you my horse when I have given you ten lashes.'
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After all he would resell the horse for over a thousand gold coins in the market. He would take twenty
lashes for such a gain. He agreed instantly. He ran home and got the money for Nandu and brought along whip as well.
Nandu counted the money carefully. He then took the whip and the lashes fell on the merchant's back in quick
succession. By the eighth lash the merchant was almost in tears but he told himself that there were only two
lashes to go and the horse would be his.
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The merchant held his breath waiting for the final lashes. But Nandu had mounted his horse and was riding
off. 'Wait!', shouted the merchant in anger. 'What about the last lashes?' where are you going with the horse?
we had a deal.
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Nandu stopped and said, 'I agree to give you the horse only after I had given you ten lashes. But it upsetting
my horse. I'll give you the last lashes later. Till then goodbye!' 'come back you cheat!', the merchant shouted.
But the crowd that had gathered around agreed with Nandu.
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A deal was a deal. Till then goodbye!' 'Come back you cheat!', the merchant shouted. But the crowd that had
gathered around agreed with Nandu. A deal was a deal. Till the last lash was given, the horse could not belong
to the merchnt. Nandu rode away richer by five hundred gold coins and Somendra waited in vain for several
days for the final lash which never came.
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4. Why did the bystander take Nandu's side in the argument, according to the passage? 1. They hoped that Nandu would give them a reward from the five hundred gold coins he had earned 2. They were sure that the merchant would ill treat the horse and wanted to prevent that from happening 3. They knew that the merchant was a cheat and Nandu would be a miserable without his horse of whom he was very fond
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(a) None
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(b) Only 1
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(c) Both 1 and 3
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(d) Only 3
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The correct answer is: (d) Only 3
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Comprehension
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one day, Nandu rode his horse to the village fair. On his way back, he met Somendra, the merchant. The merchant
was a crafty man ready do anything to earn some money. The villages knew this. In fact, no one knew what trick
he would be up to next. Now, Nandu was poor and had no one in the world to call his own except a beautiful, white
horse.
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He loved it more than anything else in the world. The merchnt had his eyes on the horse for a long time and tried to think of a way
to get it for himself. Seeing Nandu, you live all alone. How do you manage? what does a young byo like you need
with a horse? sell it to me and I shall make you rich in return. Nandu replied, 'No, I don't want to sell
my horse'.
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But the merchant refused to give up so easily. He offered Nandu more money. Finally, when the offer reached
five hundred gold coins, Nandu paused and said 'five hundred gold coins seems like a good price'. But I have
a condition. if you agree to it, I shall give you my horse. 'What is it?', the merchant asked impatiently.
'Give me the money right now and I shall give you my horse when I have given you ten lashes.'
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After all he would resell the horse for over a thousand gold coins in the market. He would take twenty
lashes for such a gain. He agreed instantly. He ran home and got the money for Nandu and brought along whip as well.
Nandu counted the money carefully. He then took the whip and the lashes fell on the merchant's back in quick
succession. By the eighth lash the merchant was almost in tears but he told himself that there were only two
lashes to go and the horse would be his.
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The merchant held his breath waiting for the final lashes. But Nandu had mounted his horse and was riding
off. 'Wait!', shouted the merchant in anger. 'What about the last lashes?' where are you going with the horse?
we had a deal.
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Nandu stopped and said, 'I agree to give you the horse only after I had given you ten lashes. But it upsetting
my horse. I'll give you the last lashes later. Till then goodbye!' 'come back you cheat!', the merchant shouted.
But the crowd that had gathered around agreed with Nandu.
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A deal was a deal. Till then goodbye!' 'Come back you cheat!', the merchant shouted. But the crowd that had
gathered around agreed with Nandu. A deal was a deal. Till the last lash was given, the horse could not belong
to the merchnt. Nandu rode away richer by five hundred gold coins and Somendra waited in vain for several
days for the final lash which never came.
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5. In the context of the passage, What reason did Nandu cite for not giving the merchant the final lashes?
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(a) He was tired and not in the mood
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(b) He realised that the merchant was in great pain and took pity on him
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(c) He was following the advice of the people around
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(d) His horse was distressed by the whipping
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The correct answer is: (d) His horse was distressed by the whipping
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The Life Changer 6 - 15 Past Questions and Answers Jamb/UTME Use of English (2022)
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This question is based on the life changer by Khadija Abubakar Jalli
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6. _____ is described as meddlesome in the story?
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(a) Salma
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(b) Ummi
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(c) Malam Salihu
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(d) Bint
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The correct answer is: (c) Malam Salihu
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This question is based on the life changer by Khadija Abubakar Jalli
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7. What position is Bint in the family?
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(a) First born
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(b) Last born
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(c) Second child
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(d) Third child
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The correct answer is: (b) Last born
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This question is based on the life changer by Khadija Abubakar Jalli
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8. Which of the following best describes the story?
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(a) Political
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(b) Apolitical
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(c) Amoral
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(d) Didactic
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The correct answer is: (d) Didactic
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This question is based on the life changer by Khadija Abubakar Jalli
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9. The significance of Omar's admission is that it _____
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(a) Begins the storytelling
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(b) Is a life-changing experience
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(c) Is a mark of being a learned person
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(d) Is an insignia of community's appraisal
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The correct answer is: (b) Is a life-changing experience
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This question is based on the life changer by Khadija Abubakar Jalli
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10. Tale was charged with?
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(a) Murder
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(b) Kidnapping and robbery
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(c) Smuggling
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(d) Kidnapping and extortion
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The correct answer is: (d) Kidnapping and extortion
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This question is based on the life changer by Khadija Abubakar Jalli
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11. The title of the head of the village of Lafayette is _____
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(a) Madaki
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(b) Maji
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(c) Mai Gari
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(d) Hakimi
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The correct answer is: (d) Hakimi
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This question is based on the life changer by Khadija Abubakar Jalli
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12. Who has flair for music?
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(a) Tomiwa
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(b) Salma
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(c) Ada
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(d) Ngozi
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The correct answer is: (a) Tomiwa
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This question is based on the life changer by Khadija Abubakar Jalli
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13. Ummi is translated in Arabic as _____
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(a) My mentor
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(b) My mother
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(c) My morning star
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(d) My muse
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The correct answer is: (b) My mother
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This question is based on the life changer by Khadija Abubakar Jalli
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14. In which examination was Salma caught cheating?
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(a) Philosophy of religion
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(b) Moral ethics
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(c) Moral philosophy
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(d) Sociology of Education
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The correct answer is: (c) Moral philosophy
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This question is based on the life changer by Khadija Abubakar Jalli
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15. The full meaning of 'EMAL' is
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(a) Exam hall
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(b) Email
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(c) Electronic Malfunction
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(d) Examination Malpractice
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The correct answer is: (d) Examination Malpractice
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Best explain 16 - 20 Past Questions and Answers Jamb/UTME Use of English (2022)
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Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence
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16. The principal bent over backwards to admit the student into school. This means the principal
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(a) Tried very hard to admit the student
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(b) Allowed some concession in admitting the students
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(c) Broke the school rules to admit the student into school
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*(d) Admitted the student through the backdoor
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The correct answer is: (a) Tried very hard to admit the student
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Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence
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17. The students had hardly come in when the bell rang. this means that
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(a) Just after the students came in, the bell rang
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(b) The student found it difficult to come in, and then the bell rang
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(c) The bell rang, the students were still coming in
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(d) NOne of the options
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The correct answer is: (a) Just after the students came in, the bell rang
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Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence
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18. All our plans fell through at the the last moment. This means that we
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(a) Were successful
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(b) Were abandoned
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(c) Failed
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(d) Were exposed
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The correct answer is: (c) Failed
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Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence
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19. After this prison experience, Etim decided to go straight. This means he decided to
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(a) Hold his head up and walk with defiance
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(b) Change his religion
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(c) Live an honest life
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(d) Stop using drugs
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The correct answer is: (c) Live an honest life
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Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence
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20. They did not know what to expect and so decided to play it ear by ear. This means
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(a) Listen attentively to everyone
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(b) Act according to circumstances
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(c) Pretend to be deaf
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(d) Be played with them
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The correct answer is: (b) Act according to circumstances
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Best complete 21 - 36 Past Questions and Answers Jamb/UTME Use of English (2022)
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21. Don't believe all _____ he has told you
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(a) What
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(b) Which
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(c) That
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(d) There
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The correct answer is: (c) That
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22. He succeeded _____ the odds he faced
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(a) After
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(b) Despite
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(c) Even on
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(d) In addition to
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The correct answer is: (b) Despite
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23. If I had known that he was going _____ him the book
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(a) I should have given
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**(b) I have given **
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(c) I will have given
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(d) I would have given
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The correct answer is: (d) I would have given
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24. During the surgery, the doctor realised that the patient's legs _____
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(a) Had been decayed
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(b) Have long decayed
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(c) Had long decayed
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(d) None of the options
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The correct answer is: (c) Had long decayed
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25. _____ guests enjoyed themselves at Joy's birthday party
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(a) All of the
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(b) All the
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**(c) Every of the **
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(d) The whole
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The correct answer is: (b) All the
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26. For the management, your remarks amount to a slap _____ the face
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(a) On
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(b) Upon
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(c) At
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(d) In
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The correct answer is: (d) In
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27. The chairman told members he was open _____ suggestions
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(a) On
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(b) About
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(c) To
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(d) For
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The correct answer is: (b) About
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28. The portion is to be shared between _____
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(a) Us and them
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(b) We and them
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(c) Us and they
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(d) We and they
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The correct answer is: (a) Us and them
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29. If found guilty he will _____ all the wealth he amassed illegally
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(a) Forgo
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(b) Abandon
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(c) Repay
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(d) Forfeit
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The correct answer is: (d) Forfeit
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30. To _____ Nigerians, corruption in high places is not strange
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(a) We
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(b) Us
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(c) Ours
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(d) Ourselves
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The correct answer is: (b) Us
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31. The man as well as his sons _____ in the band
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(a) Plays
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(b) Play
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(c) Are playing
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(d) Played
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The correct answer is: (a) Plays
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32. _____ escalating food prices, government seems to have no solution
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(a) As regards
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(b) With regards to
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(c) As regards
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(d) The regard to
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The correct answer is: (a) As regards
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33. The poor _____ our attention and kindness
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(a) Deserves
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(b) Does deserve
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(c) Do deserve
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(d) Deserve
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The correct answer is: **(d) Deserve
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34. The conference turned out to be an enlightening _____ experience
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(a) Five-days
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(b) Five-day
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(c) Five-day's
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(d) Five days
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The correct answer is: (b) Five-day
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35. My _____ to you student is to be good
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(a) Advise
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(b) Advice
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(c) Adverse
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(d) Advance
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The correct answer is: (b) Advice
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36. People are afraid of Mr. Niyi becuse he is _____
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(a) An army
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(b) A soldier
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(c) An army man
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(d) Military
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The correct answer is: (b) A soldier
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Synonyms 37 - 41 Past Questions and Answers Jamb/UTME Use of English (2022)
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Choose the word nearest in meaning to the word in capital letter
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37. The doctor diagnosed the tumour as MALIGNANT
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(a) Deadly
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(b) Painful
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(c) Trouble
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(d) Minor
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The correct answer is: (a) Deadly
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Choose the word nearest in meaning to the word in capital letter
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38. It soon became obvious that a confrontation was INEVITABLE
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(a) Disastrous
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(b) Unavoidable
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(c) Desirable
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(d) Imminent
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The correct answer is: (b) Unavoidable
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Choose the word nearest in meaning to the word in capital letter
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39. The police announced that they were yet to APPREHEND the criminals
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(a) Interrogate
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(b) Charge
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(c) Arrest
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(d) Prosecute
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The correct answer is: (c) Arrest
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Choose the word nearest in meaning to the word in capital letter
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40. He is easily recognizable because of a CONSPICUOUS birthmark on his face
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(a) Dark
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(b) Beautiful
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(c) Prominent
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(d) Natural
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The correct answer is: (c) Prominent
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Choose the word nearest in meaning to the word in capital letter
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41. There are some drugs that could EXACERBATE a particular illness
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(a) Heal
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(b) Ameliorate
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(c) Worsen
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(d) Detect
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The correct answer is: (c) Worsen
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Appropriate option 42 - 46 Past Questions and Answers Jamb/UTME Use of English (2022)
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42. I cannot concentrate, here is too much ____
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(a) Detraction
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(b) Distraction
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(c) People
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(d) Sound
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The correct answer is: (b) Distraction
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43. Bus _____ are going to increase. So, comuters are worried
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(a) Fees
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(b) Rates
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(c) Bill
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(d) Fares
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The correct answer is: (d) Fares
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44. Chinese _____ met foreign office officials in London
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(a) Console
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(b) Counsel
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(c) Councel
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(d) Consul
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The correct answer is: (d) Consul
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45. His belief that he could do this, is his _____
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(a) Allusion
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(b) Illusion
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(c) Delusion
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(d) Depict
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The correct answer is: (c) Delusion
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46. Which one of these is a correct spelling?
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(a) Reconaisssance
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(b) Reconnaissance
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(c) Reconnanissence
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(d) Reconneisance
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The correct answer is: (b) Reconnaissance
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Antonyms 47 - 51 Past Questions and Answers Jamb/UTME Use of English (2022)
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47. Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined
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The minister was accused of making utterances that could increase rather than _____anxiety among the citizenry
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(a) Modify
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(b) Diminish
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(c) Intensify
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(d) Remove
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The correct answer is: (b) Diminish
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48. Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined
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At the end of the crisis, the leader declared that there was no victor and no _____
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(a) Winner
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(b) Rebel
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(c) Patriot
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(d) Vanquished
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The correct answer is: (d) Vanquished
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49. Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined
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I was impressed by the man's eagerness but was rather put off by his wife's _____
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(a) Anxiety
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(b) Impactience
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(c) Indifference
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(d) Negligence
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The correct answer is: (c) Indifference
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50. ###### 50. Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined
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He is a famous artist but has a _____ drinking habit
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(a) Remarkable
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(b) Admirable
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(c) Notorious
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(d) Wicked
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The correct answer is: (c) Notorious
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51. Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined
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The first twin is so vain and the second so _____ that one would think they were not brothers
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(a) Proud
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(b) Complacent
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(c) Selfish
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(d) Humble
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The correct answer is: **(a) Rare
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Emphatic stress 52 - 55 Past Questions and Answers Jamb/UTME Use of English (2022)
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52. Choose the question to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer with the emphatic stressed
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MARY loves brown shoes
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(a) What color of shoes does Mary love?
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(b) Does Mary hate brown shoes
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(c) Who loves brown shoes
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(d) Does Mary love brown gowns?
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The correct answer is: (c) Who loves brown shoes
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53. Choose the question to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer with the emphatic stressed
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It rained ALL day yesterday
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(a) For how long did it rain yesterday?
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(b) When did it rain all day?
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(c) Was it dry all day yesterday
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(d) Did it rain all day last week?
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The correct answer is: (a) For how long did it rain yesterday?
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54. Choose the word that contains the sound represented by this phonetic symbol: /u/
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(a) Pool
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(b) Look
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(c) Flood
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(d) Crude
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The correct answer is: (b) Look
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55. Choose the word that contains the sound represented by this phonetic symbol /j/
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(a) Jam
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(b) George
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(c) Gauge
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(d) Yam
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The correct answer is: (d) Yam
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Rhymes 56 - 60 Past Questions and Answers Jamb/UTME Use of English (2022)
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56. Choose the word that rhymes with the given word
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*Roam
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(a) From
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(b) Come
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(c) Home
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(d) Loan
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The correct answer is: (c) Home
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57. Choose the word that rhymes with the given word
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Bough
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(a) Thought
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(b) Dough
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(c) Low
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(d) How
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The correct answer is: (d) How
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58. Choose the word that rhymes with the given word
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Rain
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(a) Frighten
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(b) Frame
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(c) Feign
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(d) Many
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The correct answer is: (c) Feign
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59. Choose the word that rhymes with the given word
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Knight
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(a) Knife
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(b) Cite
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(c) Knot
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(d) Cent
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The correct answer is: (b) Cite
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60. Choose the word that rhymes with the given word
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Jeer
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(a) Jeep
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(b) Gear
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(c) Gauge
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(d) Bear
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The correct answer is: (b) Gear
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