English Language Past Questions

choose the option with the correct spelling from the options lettered A-E

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The incumbent president conceded defeat before the final result was announced.

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Mr. Akin's health has greatly degenerated in the last week.

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James found the photocopied material invaluable while preparing for the examination

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The lawmakers are perceived to be the greediest set of politicians.

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It is embarrassing to accept our mistakes and tender an apology.

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Insecurity has escalated since the present government came into power.

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The soldiers were remorseful for their inhuman treatment of the civilians.

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The annual festival attracts dignitaries from both home and abroad.

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One hundred and forty kilometres per hour is a reasonable speed limit. 

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The lady has devised a means of tackling her current challenges.

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The governor was incoherent in his speech

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Many people believed that such an action is unbecoming of a leader

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His grandfather was one of the few patriotic Nigerians who ever lived.

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Barely six months after his father's demise, he has nothing left again of his patrimony

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Almost everyone she had worked with took advantage of her meekness

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The office assistant was dismissed for pilfering

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He was underrated at the preliminary stage of the competition

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The matter was considered a private concern of the chairman to handle