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English Language UTME / JAMB 2017 English Grammar

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics This case is within the jurisdiction of the council

A

record

B

prohibition

C

authority

D

finance

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English Language UTME / JAMB 2017 English Grammar

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined One of the twins was as daring as the other was ______

A

morose

B

timid

C

secretive

D

rational

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 2017 English Grammar

In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence. Michael is stingy but his brother is _______

A

generous

B

kind

C

humane

D

hospitable

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 2017 English Grammar

In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence. Success is the reward of _________, not indolence.

A

prudence

B

attentiveness

C

diligence

D

sharpness

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 2017 English Grammar

In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence. I don't know how Yusuf became so proud; his parents have always been ______

A

gentle

B

noble

C

humble

D

simple

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 2017 English Grammar

In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence. The once unknown musician became _____ in a very short time.

A

popular

B

accepted

C

respected

D

admirable

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 2017 English Grammar

In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence. Issa is very much interested in education while his sister in ________

A

dull

B

indifferent

C

uncertain

D

serious

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 2017 English Grammar

In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence. The comment I made at the conference was general; being ______ would have hurt some people.

A

ordinary

B

specific

C

tactful

D

candid

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 2017 English Grammar

In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence. Buba was purposeful in his serch for a job but Bala was rather _____ about his.

A

patient

B

slow

C

lazy

D

casual

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 2017 English Grammar

In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence. In recent tournaments i have seen amateurs play better than so-called _____

A

experts

B

veterans

C

specialists

D

professionals

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 2017 English Grammar

In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence. Giraffes are attractive animals but snakes are _____

A

repulsive

B

ugly

C

poisonous

D

offensive

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 2017 English Grammar

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. Mr Uche was trying to _____ a list of his debtors

A

compare

B

compose

C

compound

D

compile

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 2017 English Grammar

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. He tried to ______ the housemistress by entering the hostel through the back door.

A

reject

B

repel

C

evade

D

deflect

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 2017 English Grammar

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. He gives the____ that he is wealthy but he really isn't.

A

impression

B

opinion

C

attribute

D

indication

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 2017 English Grammar

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. Frank was _____ in the riot because his books were found at the scene.

A

balmed

B

caught

C

implicated

D

grafted

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