JAMB - English Language (2024)
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The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer.
From Ummi's narration, what exactly is the "Note of Salvation"?
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The cheat notes that Kolawole Abdul passed to Salma
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archbishop
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permit
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boys
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productivity
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busy
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The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer.
The narrator and her children sat _______ because the room was stuffy.
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clothe
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The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer.
The quiet one in the text is
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urn
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The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer.
The character referred to as the quiet one in the novel was named Talle because
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his mother died shortly after he was born
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The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer.
What is the status of Habib Lawal in the House of Assembly
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The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer.
At first, Salma did not like the
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composition of her roommates in the hostel
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The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer.
The use of the expression Notes of Salvation is
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The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer.
The acronym "EMEC" as used in the novel means
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Examination Malpractice and Ethics Committee
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The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer.
How much did Dr Kabir Mohammed collect from Salma in order to cover up her EMAL offence?
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one hundred thousand naira
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The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer.
According to the novel, Bint's Social Studies teacher is
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From the passage, it can be inferred that
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Climate determines the type of weathering
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A suitable title for the passage above is
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The writer was puzzled because
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he saw big trees growing from the rocks
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Learning in the four walls of a classroom implies
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One can conclude from the passage that
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rock particles can be found in any soil
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In the following question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
He was building a castle in the air.
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He was imagining a wonderful and rather impossible future
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Jude appears to sometimes enjoy playing the devil's advocate.
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Jude seems to enjoy advancing the unpopular side of an argument
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Yerima always holds his own in any situation he finds himself.
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Titi was the cynosure of all eyes at the party.
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She was the centre of attraction
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Let this case stand over for the present, the lawyer pleaded.
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The case should be postponed
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The judge declared the two accused guilty.
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A prosperous lawyer is definitely hardworking.
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Fake news is rife on social media platforms.
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The children's room was messy when we entered.
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The judge pronounced the suspect guilty.
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The lecturer's wife has become quite unconscionable.
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He bequeathed his company to his last daughter.
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She went to the court to seek redress for the wrong done to her.
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The attempt by the robbers to break into the bank was futile.
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The newly employed teachers gave their work rapt attention.
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Sally assisted me in buying my _____ yesterday.
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You know that you ____ it before tomorrow.
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Maryam, the girl in my neighbourhood, treats people as if she _____ better than they are.
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But for the timely intervention of the police, the thief ______ by the angry mob.
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My father loves bringing ___ old memories.
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Women always ______ themselves in beautiful apparel.
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The movie wasn't fantastic, was it? _____
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My uncle is not sure ____ the strange guests were.
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Everyone in class wanted the Literature teacher to ______ the point of view of the _______.
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____ of his lateness, Okupe gained from the coaching.
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The man is not as powerful as he once was, his influence has considerably _______
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I can't lend him my books. I ______ know him.
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Honeybees have two characteristics similar to humans.
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they are social and communicate with one another
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According to the passage, it is not all honeybees that produce
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Another word for the word destined according to the passage would be
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Apart from being born royal, a queen can lose its royalty by becoming a worker through
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Which of the honeybees does not live long?
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In each of the following questions, choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
Gap
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Public
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The paper stated that the driver of the lorry was helping the police in their investigation.
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being questioned at the police station
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It is not in my place to keep late, no matter what happens.
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I am not used to keeping late
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Tayo had to separate himself neck and crop from his old friend.
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He completely severed from his old friend
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One of the prerequisites for success in examination is burning the midnight oil.
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needs to study late into the night
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The instructions given to him are vague.
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Due to old age, mother has become taciturn.
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She remembered how reticent her father had been about his past.
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The trial of the former governor was stopped and the earlier judgement was declared null and void.
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Unemployment among school leavers has reached epidemic proportions.
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At a crucial time, one should be cautious in taking decisive action.
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The assistant class teacher was told to stand in for Mrs Chukwudi.
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The board Chairman cherishes punctuality at the meeting.
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The touts ____ arrested during the riot.
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The ripe orange was beyond his ______.
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The students _____ the planned meeting with the new principal.
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Take your share and give them _____
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The children chased all the _______ away.
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He went ____ the corridor, looking for the principal's office.
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To be alive after such a serious accident _____ a celebration.
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Light
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draughts
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In each of the following questions, choose the option that has the same vowel sounds as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
Market
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In the following question, choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
bathe
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In each of the following questions, choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed syllable is written in capital letters.
immunity
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In each of the following questions, choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed syllable is written in capital letters.
radioactive
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In each of the following questions, the word in capital letter has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given words relate.
His reign was noted for PEACE.
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Was his reign noted for wealth?
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In each of the following questions, the word in capital letter has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given words relate.
Bala ate a slice of BREAD.
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Did Bala eat a slice of cake?
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The word anguish as used in the passage means
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The phrase on that fateful day is
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From the passage, it is clear that
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some children were not able to make it to Cameroon
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What does the writer mean by we knew what we were up against?
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the ferociousness of the insurgents
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According to the writer, travelling across several labyrinths suggests
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they had a complicated and tortuous journey through the bush
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It is highly improbable that it will snow in June.
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It is highly unlikely that it will snow in June
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He played his wife false by inviting his mistress to the house as his cousin.
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He cheated on his wife with his mistress
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Driving in Lagos is a difficult task.
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It is a herculean task driving in Lagos
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I am given a free hand to run this business.
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I am allowed to do my own business
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The government has promised to pay our gratuity, we need to have our fingers crossed.
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She looks very pale.
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Before going to bed, make sure you extinguish all the lights.
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Ebere's indolence contrasts with her sister's.
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The roads in major cities are broad.
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He gave an indifferent look at his dismissal.
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The official has declared the election inconclusive.
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His reckless remark did not go unnoticed.
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The old fire station has obviously become derelict.
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Death is inevitable.
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I had to put up my house as _____ for the bank loan.
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The beggar would be grateful for even a _____ of bread.
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These properties were ____ sale before the fire gutted them.
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The ______ of armed robbery has been on the increase.
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She hurried off ______ and came back.
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Justina used to be the best-behaved girl, ____?
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It was the _______ of brakes that drew our attention.
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Everyone knew the woman's _______ before his phone went off.
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Put Chioma's meal in the _______ pack.
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I was glad he called my attention ____ the matter.
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youth
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uncle
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hurt
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taciturn
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embodiment
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declamation
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The architect did the DESIGN.
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Did the architect do the draft?
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My only SON speaks like an orator.
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Does my only daughter speak like an orator?
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According to the passage, students perform poorly in examinations because
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of their inability to imbibe good reading culture
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It is implied in the passage that
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students who cultivate reading habit easily comprehend the intention of the writer
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From the passage, it is implied that
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most students see reading as a difficult task
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Adeola lives a stone's throw away from the church.
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He lives very close to the church
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Here he comes, speak of the devil.
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He appears as he is being discussed
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Moses won the contest hands down.
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I decided to back up my friend's argument at the meeting.
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All men in public life should be altruistic.
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Everyone thought the politician was invincible.
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Jemila's austere reaction kept everyone on their toes.
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My grandpa's stories are usually phony in nature.
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Ayo does regular exercise to stretch his mind.
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She is anxious about her son who has been ill.
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Everyone thinks Ojo's decision to be a demagogue is ill-advised.
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Most celebrities usually have a tinge of dishonour in their life.
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What a grotesque attire.
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A vulture was hovering over the dead goat.
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My uncle is not sure ____ the strange guests were.
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If her brother ____ here, he would call the police.
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When they started the fighting, the man who tried to ____ was knocked down.
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Why do children _____ adults' conversations?
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Mr Ezeh _______ with some solutions to the issue.
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Tests reveal that the winning athlete had taken some performance-enhancing ______.
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How many eggs were _____ by the hen?
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Are those girls friends of _____?
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The jury gave ____ verdict.
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Mother
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Yesterday
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King
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moth
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dedication
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We WALKED to the school.
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Did we run to the school?
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My mother is expected to be back by this time TOMORROW.
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Is my mother expected back by this time next month?
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She is travelling to Abuja. She'll return next week.
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She is travelling to Abuja and returning next week
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Our school field is bigger than yours.
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Your school field is not as big as ours
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The manager told his workers to call it a day.
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They were told to stop working
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The teacher believed her students were equal to the task.
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The students were hardworking and dedicated
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There is no likeness between him and his brother.
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Where is the wealth the rich man accumulated in his lifetime?
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The cleaner admires the girls for their neatness.
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The commissioner thought that the proposal would fall through.
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His persistently poor performance is already driving his parents round the bend.
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causing his parents some problems
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We had to prevail upon him to accept that offer.
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Mr Jebu displayed a high sense of conviviality during the Gala.
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Despite the cancellation of the excursion, the students still waited at the school gate.
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Accountants are discreet with their records.
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Fierce dogs should be kept in the _______ during the day.
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We have known Rose for some years now, she is a friend of ____
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The new national security committee ____ retired military personnel.
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His car ____ of fuel so he arrived late for the meeting.
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________ the word in the Thesaurus!
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Ade was told to finish the assignment ____ time.
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_________ is expanding rapidly.
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buoy
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money
