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JAMB 2022

2022 JAMB English Language Past Questions and Answers

The 2022 JAMB English Language past questions with answers: 58 objective questions from the 2022 paper in the DeeepSolve question bank, each with its answer behind "Show answer". Try each question before you check, then practise the paper as a timed JAMB-style CBT.

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Questions

  1. 1.

    Fill in the gap with the option that best completes the sentence. Between you and _____, he is a liar.

    1. A.all of the above
    2. B.me
    3. C.i
    4. D.none of the above
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    Answer: B. me

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  2. 2.

    From the options lettered A-D, choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word. Bankole is upset as his wife does not understand his predicament .

    This question refers to an extract from the original paper, which isn't shown here.

    1. A.sadness
    2. B.dilemma
    3. C.deadlock
    4. D.happiness
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    Answer: B. dilemma

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  3. 3.

    Fill in the gap with the option that best completes the sentence. It was _____ who killed the goat.

    1. A.his
    2. B.him
    3. C.he
    4. D.us
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    Answer: C. he

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  4. 4.

    The book described Talle as a?

    1. A.The precious child
    2. B.The quiet one
    3. C.The friendly child
    4. D.the holy child
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    Answer: B. The quiet one

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  5. 5.

    Fill in the gap with the option that best completes the sentence. I have always found that it is helpful to have a few wise and trusted people to ________ you can turn for information and advice.

    1. A.whom
    2. B.who
    3. C.whose
    4. D.that
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    Answer: A. whom

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  6. 6.

    What did the author of the book study?

    1. A.B.Sc (Ed) Mathematics
    2. B.B.A English Language
    3. C.B.A Literary Studies
    4. D.BSc Political Science
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    Answer: A. B.Sc (Ed) Mathematics

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  7. 7.

    Choose the option that has a different vowel sound from the others

    1. A.here
    2. B.beer
    3. C.idea
    4. D.head
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    Answer: D. head

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  8. 8.

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

    1. A.think
    2. B.teacher
    3. C.breathe
    4. D.watched
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    Answer: C. breathe

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  9. 9.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word. Crate

    1. A.Great
    2. B.Mint
    3. C.Creek
    4. D.Treat
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    Answer: A. Great

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  10. 10.

    What is Ummi Matric Number?

    1. A.UG0001
    2. B.UG00001
    3. C.UG001
    4. D.UG0011
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    Answer: A. UG0001

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  11. 11.

    Who were the people in the car?

    1. A.Lawal and Labaran
    2. B.Habib and Labaran
    3. C.Lawal and Kabir
    4. D.Labara and Zarki
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    Answer: B. Habib and Labaran

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  12. 12.

    What is Ummi's Occupation?

    1. A.Trader
    2. B.Teacher
    3. C.Business woman
    4. D.Nurse
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    Answer: B. Teacher

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  13. 13.

    Fill in the gap with the option that best completes the sentence. We ought to stay away ______ the robbers come back

    1. A.provided
    2. B.should in case
    3. C.although
    4. D.in case
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    Answer: D. in case

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  14. 14.

    Ummi's husband wanted to study law but the providence chose that he study _____

    1. A.commerce
    2. B.accounting
    3. C.law
    4. D.history
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    Answer: B. accounting

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  15. 15.

    In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the options lettered A to D, choose the appropriate answer. John's watch is made of GOLD.

    1. A.Whose watch is made of gold?
    2. B.What is made of gold?
    3. C.Is John's watch made of silver?
    4. D.Is John's necklace made of gold?
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    Answer: C. Is John's watch made of silver?

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  16. 16.

    How much did Habib give Tomiwa personally?

    1. A.Ten thousand naira
    2. B.Five Thousand Naira
    3. C.Thirty thousand naira
    4. D.Twenty Thousand naira
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    Answer: D. Twenty Thousand naira

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  17. 17.

    How much did Tomiwa give her roommates?

    1. A.Five thousand naira
    2. B.Ten thousand Naira
    3. C.Fifteen thousand Naira
    4. D.Twenty thousand naira
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    Answer: B. Ten thousand Naira

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  18. 18.

    What was Omar's JAMB exam?

    1. A.230
    2. B.250
    3. C.220
    4. D.260
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    Answer: A. 230

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  19. 19.

    What rubbed itself against a glistening stone?

    1. A.plymouth
    2. B.wild creepers
    3. C.bull frogs
    4. D.rat snakes
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    Answer: A. plymouth

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  20. 20.

    "Nothing happened, My friend didn't feel like giving you her number so she gave you mine instead" Who is the friend?

    1. A.Salma
    2. B.Ada
    3. C.Tomiwa
    4. D.Ngozi
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    Answer: A. Salma

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  21. 21.

    Who was Omar's immediate sister?

    1. A.Ummi
    2. B.Omar
    3. C.Salma
    4. D.Teemah
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    Answer: D. Teemah

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  22. 22.

    Fill in the gap with the option that best completes the sentence. The secretary and treasurer did not do ____ job.

    1. A.their
    2. B.all of the above
    3. C.none of the above
    4. D.his
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    Answer: D. his

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  23. 23.

    How old is Bint ?

    1. A.6 years old
    2. B.4 years old
    3. C.5 years old
    4. D.7 years old
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    Answer: C. 5 years old

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  24. 24.

    Early in which month did the southwest moonsoon break?

    1. A.August
    2. B.May
    3. C.July
    4. D.June
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    Answer: C. July

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  25. 25.

    What is full meaning of EMEC

    1. A.Examination Malpractice and Ethics Committee
    2. B.Examining Malpractice and Ethics Committee
    3. C.Examination Malpractice and Ethics Convention
    4. D.Examination Management and Ethics Committee
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    Answer: A. Examination Malpractice and Ethics Committee

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  26. 26.

    From the options lettered A-D, choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word. My father is parsimonious

    This question refers to an extract from the original paper, which isn't shown here.

    1. A.thrifty
    2. B.ungenerous
    3. C.frugal
    4. D.generous
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    Answer: D. generous

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  27. 27.

    One reason the narrator had the habit of entering her children's room unannounced was because

    1. A.to monitor their hygiene and tidiness
    2. B.to monitor their prayer life
    3. C.to check on their welfare
    4. D.to keep them studying their books
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    Answer: C. to check on their welfare

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  28. 28.

    What is the full name of Salma?

    1. A.Salma Mohammed
    2. B.Salma Johnson
    3. C.Salma Samuel
    4. D.Salma Ahmed
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    Answer: A. Salma Mohammed

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  29. 29.

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

    1. A.live
    2. B.vegetable
    3. C.traffic
    4. D.of
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    Answer: C. traffic

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  30. 30.

    I only visited Chidi. This means that

    1. A.None of the above
    2. B.I didn't do anything asides visiting Chidi
    3. C.I didn't go with anyone to visit Chidi
    4. D.I visited Chidi and his friends
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    Answer: B. I didn't do anything asides visiting Chidi

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  31. 31.

    What question did Bint ask her teacher?

    1. A.How to say good morning
    2. B.How to say what is your name
    3. C.How to say you're welcome
    4. D.How to say that's very good
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    Answer: B. How to say what is your name

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  32. 32.

    Pick out the option with a different rhyme

    1. A.Roar
    2. B.Four
    3. C.Growl
    4. D.Bore
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    Answer: C. Growl

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  33. 33.

    When did Christopher Marlowe get his first degree?

    1. A.1587
    2. B.1583
    3. C.1593
    4. D.1564
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    Answer: C. 1593

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  34. 34.

    It might be said that there is some kind of sibling rivalry between

    1. A.Teemah and Bint
    2. B.Teemah and Omar
    3. C.Jamila and Omar
    4. D.Jamila and Teemah
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    Answer: A. Teemah and Bint

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  35. 35.

    According to the story, one of the following is true

    1. A.Tomiwa and Ngozi are neighbours
    2. B.Ada and Salma are course mates
    3. C.Salma and Tomiwa are rivals
    4. D.Salma and Tomiwa are roommates
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    Answer: C. Salma and Tomiwa are rivals

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  36. 36.

    Choose the option that has the same stress pattern as the given word. Student

    1. A.Refuse(N)
    2. B.Propose
    3. C.Rebel(V)
    4. D.Superb
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    Answer: A. Refuse(N)

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  37. 37.

    What was Baby's real name?

    1. A.Navomi Ipe
    2. B.Estha
    3. C.Rachel
    4. D.Kochamma
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    Answer: A. Navomi Ipe

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  38. 38.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word. Prison

    1. A.rising
    2. B.risen
    3. C.potion
    4. D.motion
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    Answer: B. risen

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  39. 39.

    From the options lettered A-D, choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word. Now that the company is insolvent , it will shut down.

    This question refers to an extract from the original paper, which isn't shown here.

    1. A.overworked
    2. B.unstable
    3. C.bankrupt
    4. D.affluent
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    Answer: C. bankrupt

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  40. 40.

    Who introduced the snail delicacy?

    1. A.Salma
    2. B.Ngozi
    3. C.Ada
    4. D.Tomiwa
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    Answer: D. Tomiwa

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  41. 41.

    Choose the word that has a different stress pattern

    1. A.embrace
    2. B.suspect(V)
    3. C.member
    4. D.project(V)
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    Answer: C. member

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  42. 42.

    From the options lettered A-D, choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word. Twice, he was repulsed with heavy losses

    This question refers to an extract from the original paper, which isn't shown here.

    1. A.repelled
    2. B.gratified
    3. C.irated
    4. D.shocked
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    Answer: B. gratified

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  43. 43.

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

    1. A.sugar
    2. B.raise
    3. C.glass
    4. D.tree
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    Answer: B. raise

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  44. 44.

    From the options lettered A-D, choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word. It is wise not to depend on mundane things.

    This question refers to an extract from the original paper, which isn't shown here.

    1. A.imported
    2. B.material
    3. C.attractive
    4. D.expensive
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    Answer: B. material

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  45. 45.

    My account with the bank is in the red. This means that my account is

    1. A.heavy
    2. B.in danger
    3. C.overdrawn
    4. D.written in red ink
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    Answer: C. overdrawn

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  46. 46.

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

    1. A.lived
    2. B.address
    3. C.letter
    4. D.match
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    Answer: D. match

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  47. 47.

    In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters . From the options lettered A to D, choose the one which the sentence is the appropriate answer. Aderonke STATED she had a right to her privacy.

    1. A.Did Aderonke lament she had a right to her privacy?
    2. B.Did Omowunmi state she had a right to her privacy?
    3. C.Did Aderonke state she had a right to his privacy?
    4. D.Did Aderonke state she had a right to her openness?
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    Answer: A. Did Aderonke lament she had a right to her privacy?

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  48. 48.

    Rachel had come to see_______.

    1. A.Estha
    2. B.Kochamma
    3. C.Navomi Ipe
    4. D.no one
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    Answer: C. Navomi Ipe

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  49. 49.

    The full meaning of IPO is ______

    1. A.Independent Police Officer
    2. B.International Police Officer
    3. C.Investigating Police Officer
    4. D.Investigative Police Officer
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    Answer: C. Investigating Police Officer

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  50. 50.

    Fill in the gap with the option that best completes the sentence. If James fails his examination, his teachers, his parents, his friends, or I ______ to be blame.

    1. A.are
    2. B.is
    3. C.am
    4. D.not
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    Answer: C. am

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  51. 51.

    In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters . From the options lettered A to D, choose the one which the sentence is the appropriate answer. She WORKS at the hospital.

    1. A.Who works at the hospital?
    2. B.Where does she work?
    3. C.Does she work at the hospital?
    4. D.What does she do at the hospital?
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    Answer: D. What does she do at the hospital?

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  52. 52.

    Who was the narrator of the life changer?

    1. A.Salma
    2. B.Ummi
    3. C.Omar
    4. D.Bint
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    Answer: B. Ummi

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  53. 53.

    Choose the word that has the same rhyme Watch

    1. A.none of the above
    2. B.botch
    3. C.catch
    4. D.match
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    Answer: B. botch

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  54. 54.

    Identify the word that has the stress on the first syllable

    1. A.Hotel
    2. B.Esteem
    3. C.Police
    4. D.Table
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    Answer: D. Table

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  55. 55.

    From the options lettered A-D, choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word. Last Easter was an austere period.

    This question refers to an extract from the original paper, which isn't shown here.

    1. A.harsh
    2. B.severe
    3. C.prosperous
    4. D.sour
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    Answer: C. prosperous

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  56. 56.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word. Phone

    1. A.frown
    2. B.grown
    3. C.gown
    4. D.brown
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    Answer: B. grown

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  57. 57.

    How long was Christopher Marlowe's literary life?

    1. A.6 years
    2. B.60 years
    3. C.10 years
    4. D.5 years
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    Answer: C. 10 years

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  58. 58.

    What is the full meaning of the acronym EMAL

    1. A.Examination Malpractice
    2. B.Examination misconduct
    3. C.Examination management
    4. D.Examination Manners
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    Answer: A. Examination Malpractice

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