English Past Questions And Answers

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2391

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

He was dismissed because he ............. the cheque.

  • A. must not issue
  • B. ought not to issue
  • C. should not have issued
  • D. will have issued
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2011 OBJ
2392
This question is based on The Life Changer novel.

In Lafayette, before a stranger is hosted or accommodated, permission must be requested and granted by ______

  • A. the Hakimi
  • B. the high priest
  • C. the governor
  • D. community oracle
View Discussion (0)JAMB 2023
2393

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

The fishing boat wasimperilled by high winds, but it managed to reach port safely

  • A. pushed
  • B. endangered
  • C. disturbed
  • D. blown
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2005 OBJ
2394

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

My father wanted to buy a car but the prices of those available were not within his...........

  • A. limit
  • B. target
  • C. scope
  • D. reach
View Discussion (0)WAEC 1997 OBJ
2395

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

Onome's father blew his top at the news of his performance in the examination. This means that he

  • A. was overjoyed
  • B. whistled loudly
  • C. was very angry
  • D. was impressed
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2004 OBJ
2396

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

It is really a ......the more you look, the less you see.

  • A. metaphor
  • B. miracle
  • C. hyperbole
  • D. paradox
View Discussion (0)WAEC 1995 OBJ
2397

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

laboratory

  • A. debtor
  • B. thumb
  • C. dabble
  • D. subtle
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2023 OBJ
2398

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

The principal told the teacher to stopbrowbeating the children?

  • A. pampering
  • B. bullying
  • C. deceiving
  • D. caning
View Discussion (0)JAMB 2000
2399

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence. The clerk was dismissed fordereliction of duty

  • A. insurbordination
  • B. irresponsibility
  • C. laziness
  • D. negligence
View Discussion (0)WAEC 1996 OBJ
2400

In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined: The legislator has decided to play second fiddle after he had been walked out of the assembly for violating basic procedures of the House. This means that the legislator has decided to

  • A. oppose every motion in the House
  • B. support every motion in the House
  • C. condemn every motion
  • D. support the lead given by the others
View Discussion (0)JAMB 1983