English Past Questions v23 (JAMB/ WAEC/ NECO).

#1. Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence. The manager said that the new loaf was the last word in bakery?

A) The loaf was the best ever baked

B) The loaf was the last to be baked

C) The loaf was the worst to have been baked

D) The loaf was the last in the baker's directory

#2. Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence. The reformists say elections cannot be free and fair unless a number of constitutional changes are effected?

A) Reformation depends on constitutional changes

B) Free and fair elections deend on law reforms

C) free and fair and elections are the primary concerne of the reformists

D) Effecting consitutional changes is dependent on electoral reforms

#3. Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence. Hundreds of used items will go under the hammer during the weekend?

A) Unserviceable goods will be publicly destroyed at the weekend

B) Impounded household items will be sold to the public before the weekend

C) Damage items will be sold next weekend

D) Many old items will be auctioned this weekend

#4. Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence. The horizon may not be clear now, but the troubled spots have certainly been noted?

A) The horizon is dependent on the troubled spots

B) Clarity of the horizon is dependent on the perception of the troubled spots

C) The troubled spots are more perceptible than the horizon

D) Horizon, clarity of the troubled spots and clarity are remarkably noted

#5. Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence. The crowd in the hall is intimidating?

A) The crowd is frightening

B) The crowd is angry

C) The crowd is overwhelming

D) The crowd is riotous

#6. Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.I'm not interested in buying that shirt. I think it is overpriced?

A) too expensive

B) overrated

C) priceless

D) cheap

#7. Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.Despite his laxity in other matters, Ojo's father drew the line at truancy?

A) favoured

B) rejected

C) emphasized

D) ignored

#8. Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.The string was taut?

A) loose

B) firm

C) stretched

D) tight

#9. Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.Hypertension is a debilitating disease that everyone should prevent?

A) a mortal

B) an enervating

C) an energizing

D) a horrible

#10. Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.When the driver applied the brakes, they acted up?

A) failed

B) responded well

C) were sluggish

D) jammed

#11. Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.It is rare for a leader and his deputy to see eye to eye?

A) disagree

B) respect each other

C) be of one mind

D) reproach each other

#12. Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.Common sense requires that one should be decorous at formal gatherings?

A) courteous

B) impolite

C) incurious

D) careful

#13. Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.The new ruler is big-hearted in his dealing with people?

A) generous

B) cruel

C) soft

D) proud

#14. Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.The teacher announced that the class would be making a fleeting visit to the zoo?

A) routine

B) brief

C) long

D) guided

#15. Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.The project is designed to alleviate poverty in the country?

A) tackle

B) exacerbate

C) eradicate

D) assuage

#16. Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.Civil engineering is predominantly a male profession?

A) absolutely

B) essentially

C) generally

D) seldom

#17. Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.The officer said that he knew nothing to the detriment of the applicant?

A) damage

B) disfavour

C) advantage

D) background

#18. Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.My father was at the apogee of his career when he was retired?

A) terminal point

B) highest point

C) least productive stage

D) redundant stage

#19. Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.Though David's condition is serious, his life is not in immediate danger?

A) nastly

B) hypertensive

C) dangerous

D) grave

#20. Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.That punch by the young boxer prove to be fatal?

A) effective

B) hard

C) deadly

D) belated

#21. Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.The presence of the security men in the area will provide a moment of respite for the residents?

A) soothing relaxtion

B) enduring reprieve

C) lasting security

D) tempoary relief

#22. Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.It is time for all concerned to first pick to pieces the strike action before proffering solutions?

A) embrace joyfully

B) critically analyse

C) stop abruptly

D) commend highly

#23. Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.Mr. Okon has been described as an eagle-eyed editor?

A) a short-sighted

B) a clear-sighted

C) a long-sighted

D) a quick-sighted

#24. Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.Inspite of her grim situation, the young widow smiled dutifully at the visitor's pleasantries?

A) unkind comments

B) sad stories

C) condolence messages

D) jocular remarks

#25. Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.I have always believed that my mother is a very impassioned woman?

A) emotion

B) impartial

C) impassive

D) emotional

#26. Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.The party gathering was thrown into a state of euphoria after the election result was announced?

A) pleasure

B) sadness

C) excitement

D) confusion

#27. Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.The family discussed the crime committed and resolved to nail the lie to the counter?

A) expose it publicly

B) bury it in a coffin

C) defer action on it

D) seek more advice

#28. Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.The boy was told that he would need several more pints of blood if he was to survive.

A) many

B) much

C) some

D) plenty

#29. Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.The principal told the teacher to stop browbeating the children?

A) pampering

B) bullying

C) deceiving

D) caning

#30. Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.Some actions of the Nigerian youth have alienated them from those who were sympathetic to their cause?

A) endeared / kindly

B) confronted / ill disposed

C) separated / opposed

D) estranged / well disposed

#31. Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined. The essay topic is nebulous?

A) vague

B) incorrect

C) distinct

A) vague B) incorrect C) distinct

#32. Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.The man was able to persuade his willful and obstinate daughter to follow the career he chose for her?

A) intelligent but arrogant

B) unyielding and obdurate

C) secure and odious

D) hardworking and intelligent

#33. Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence?Though he is our elected representative he often takes a rather jaundiced view of our problems?

A) He takes a rather hazy view of our problems

B) He takes an unfavourable position concerning our problems

C) He takes a rather forceful view of our problems

D) He takes a sickly view of our problems

#34. Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence?When I visited James I only gave him a congratulatory card on account of his promotion?

A) The only person I visited was James and nobody else

B) It was only James that I gave a congratulatory card to

C) All I gave James when I visited him was a congratulatory card

D) All I did when I visited James was given him a congratulatory card

#35. Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence?The events of last Friday show that there is no love lost between the principal and the Vic-Principal?

A) They like each other

B) They work independently

C) They cannot part company

D) They dislike each other

#36. Choose from the options the word that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined? Thought?

A) theatre

B) taught

C) weather

D) fate

#37. Choose from the options the word that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined?Caliph?

A) presently

B) perhaps

C) poewerful

D) opponent

#38. Select the word that has the same pattern of stress as given word.ENORMOUS?

A) interest

B) solution

C) stupidly

D) character

#39. Select the word that has the same pattern of stress as given word.HONOUR?

A) hotel

B) hyena

C) human

D) humane

#40. Select the word that has the same pattern of stress as given word.QUALITY?

A) guarantee

B) accepted

C) bachelor

D) related

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