2017 JAMB English Language Past Questions & Answers

Question 1

In the book "Independence" Tayo's uncle, Kayode, wanted to study Engineering in _______?

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B. U.S.A

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A. Britain

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C. France

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D. Germany

Question 2

When you ____ an opponent's point in a debate, you must do so politely

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A. refute

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B. rebuke

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C. reject

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D. refuse

Question 3

Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in the meaning to the underlined word or group of words that will fill in the sentence. At first, we found life in the town very exciting but soon it became rather _______

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D. boring

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A. tiring

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B. disturbing

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C. burdensome

Question 4

Suleiman's reason for becoming a Muslim in the novel is because Islam brings sense of ______?

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D. purpose and discipline

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A. radicalism and aggression

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B. boldness and awareness

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C. kindness and truthfulness

Question 5

Choose the word that best completes the following sentence. I really like working in that office: I find the — very friendly

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B. atmosphere

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A. condition

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C. air

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D. situation

Question 6

Fill in the Gap The press will no longer be free when the new government starts to ------— newspapers

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D. censor

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A. censure

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B. edit

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C. publish

Question 7

Choose the option to which the given sentence relates My Boss has an amiable DISPOSITION

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D. Does my boss have an amiable complexion?

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A. Does your boss have an amiable disposition

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B. Does my boss have an unfriendly disposition

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C. Does my colleague have an amiable disposition?

Question 8

From the options, choose the word nearest in meaning to the underline word By working hard, Benjamin outshone his elder brother instead of being ________

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A. overshadowed

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B. defeated

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C. demoted

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D. submerged

Question 9

In the novel "Independence" Tayo lied to Vanassa that Christine was his ______?

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D. cousin

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A. sister

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B. niece

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C. aunt

Question 10

Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s) Garba acquiesced______their decision

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C. in

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A. for

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B. on

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D. by

Question 11

Choose the option that has the same consonant as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined clash

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B. cheap

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A. sharp

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C. leisure

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D. school

Question 12

The first time Paul met Ngozi, her beauty caught his eye. This means that _________

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C. Ngozi attracted Paul.

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A. Ngozi admired Paul

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B. Paul recognized Ngozi.

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D. Paul surprised Ngozi

Question 13

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics The students received a mild reproof from the teacher

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C. commendation

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A. exhortation

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B. opposition

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D. appropriation

Question 14

Tayo opted to remain in Nigeria because he had a duty to serve his

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A. students

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B. wife

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C. friends

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D. brothers

Question 15

Choose the options that have the same consonant as the ones represented by the letter(s) underlined leisure

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C. treasure

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A. sure

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B. ledger

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D. judge

Question 16

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics The children received gifts from doting parents

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B. loving

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A. nagging

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C. humble

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D. Docile

Question 17

Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence The painting was beautifully faked

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A. The painting was a good deceptive replica

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B. The painting was well-framed and displayed

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C. The painting was deceptively decorated

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D. The painting was carefully designed

Question 18

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics This event was a watershed in the company

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A. landmark

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B. blot

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C. publicity

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D. stain

Question 19

From the options, choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word He is quite an outspoken young man but his father is_____?

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C. taciturn

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A. humorous

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B. sober

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D. silent

Question 20

Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s) _____a good boy, he was given a prize

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C. Being

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A. To being

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B. Been

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D. To been

Question 21

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

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B. timid

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A. morose

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C. secretive

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D. rational

Question 22

Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s) The delegates were given_____

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B. a two-hour break

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A. a two hour break

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C. a two-hours break

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D. a two hours break

Question 23

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) Strange

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C. logic

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A. vague

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B. mirage

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D. legume

Question 24

From the options given, Choose the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. This house which was sealed off years ago has now been —

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A. re-opened

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B. rebuilt

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C. re-roofed

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D. restored

Question 25

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

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C. authority

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A. record

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B. prohibition

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D. finance

Question 26

Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options below Constitution

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C. con—sti—TU—tion

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A. CON—sti—tu—tion

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B. con—STI—tu—tion

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D. con—sti—tu—TION

Question 27

Choose the option to which the given sentence relates Aderonke STATED she had a right to her privacy

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B. Did Aderonke lament she had a right to her privacy?

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A. Did Omowunmi state she had a right to her privacy?

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C. Did Aderonke state she had a right to her openness?

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D. did Aderonke state she had a right to his privacy

Question 28

This question is based on S. L. Manyika's INDEPENDENCE According to Tayo the two major problems of Nigeria were

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B. politics and culture

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A. tribalism and religion

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C. bribery and corruption

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D. greed and mismanagement

Question 29

In the Novel "Independence" Tayo wrote a biography of ______?

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B. Lord Lugard

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A. Arthur Richardson

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C. Obafemi Awolowo

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D. Nnamdi Azikiwe

Question 30

Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s) The crops the farmer planted will be ____ in three months time.

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D. harvested

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A. sold

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B. weeded

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C. uprooted

Question 31

Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed are written in capital letters Judiciary

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D. juDIciary

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A. judiCIAry

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B. judiciaRY

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C. JUdiciary

Question 32

Choose the option nearest to the statement My brother's drunkenness often got on my nerves. This means

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C. made me angry

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A. disgraced him

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B. made him ill

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D. offended me

Question 33

choose the best option that best completes the gap(s) Snakes and ladders always______me happy these days

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A. makes

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B. make

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C. made

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D. making

Question 34

Choose the option that has the same consonant as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined who

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D. hammer

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A. vehicle

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B. khaki

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C. rhyme

Question 35

Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence The man's Achilles' heel is women ________

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A. His weakness is women

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B. His strength is women

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C. He fights women

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D. He respects women

Question 36

Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence Advising Olu to break his bad habit is like knocking your head against a brick wall

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B. It is trying the impossible

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A. It is making a fool of you

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C. It is making him your enemy

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D. It is asking him to beat you

Question 37

Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence. Despite their newness on the job, the workers were remunerated rather handsomely. This means that _________?

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C. the salaries were attractive

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A. the salaries were poor

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B. those paid were handsome in appearance

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D. workers were paid by handsome accountants

Question 38

The government has decided to freeze student's grants. This means that government intends to

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D. stop paying grants to students

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A. reduce grants meant for students

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B. resume paying grants to students

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C. make students repay the grants

Question 39

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word The delegates found it better to resort to consultation rather than __________

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B. confrontation

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A. conflict

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C. reconciliation

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D. consent

Question 40

Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed are written in capital letters departmental

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C. departMENtal

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A. DEpartmental

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B. dePARTmental

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D. departmenTAL

Question 41

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics Aisha impelled to the party

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A. compelled

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B. accompained

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C. authority

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D. finance

Question 42

Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence The letter was being written by the principal

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B. The principal was writing the letter

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A. The letter had been written by the principal

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C. The principal wanted to write the letter

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D. The principal wrote the letter

Question 43

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics The chairman is Parsimonious

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C. generous

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A. Avaricious

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B. thrifty

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D. accustomed

Question 44

Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence. Now that Michael has become rich, Nancy has begun to make much of him. This means __________

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A. now values Michael

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B. now gets a lot of money from Michael

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C. only recently married Michael

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D. no longer wants to leave Michael

Question 45

Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options below palatable

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A. PAL—a—ta—ble

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B. pal—A—ta—ble

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C. pal—a—TA—ble

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D. pal—a—ta—BLE

Question 46

Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s) The_____event takes place every two years

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C. biennial

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A. bienial

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B. biannual

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D. biannal

Question 47

choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics They come here on bootless errand

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A. worthwhile

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B. vain

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C. delusive

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D. intended

Question 48

Fill in the Gap Mr Collins does not allow his name to be published in connection with the philanthropy because he _____ publicity

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C. detests

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A. wields

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B. lacks

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D. defines

Question 49

In the book "Independence" Wearing woolens, lamb cardigans, extra socks, gloves and Balliol scarf signified that Tayo was _______?

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A. Cold

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B. Going to a party

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C. sick

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D. walking in the rain

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