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<p>Hi, welcome to this comprehensive tutorial!<br>In this session, we’ll explore the <strong>top 60 Use of English past questions</strong> drawn from multiple examinations, including <strong> WAEC, NECO, and </strong> <strong>GCE</strong>. These questions represent recurring patterns tested over several decades and are crucial for any student aiming to pass English with high marks in one sitting.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-question-1-1978">Question 1 (1978)</h2>
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<p><strong>Instruction:</strong><br>Impute the most appropriate word for this sentence:</p>
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<p><em>Despite the heavy rain, the match ____ on as scheduled.</em></p>
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<p><strong>Options:</strong></p>
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<li>A) went</li>
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<li>B) goes</li>
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<li>C) gone</li>
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<li>D) going</li>
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<p>The sentence is in <strong>past tense</strong> because of the time reference implied by “as scheduled.” Therefore, the correct past tense form of “go” is <strong>went</strong>.</p>
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<p><strong>Correct Answer: A) went</strong></p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-question-2-1979">Question 2 (1979)</h2>
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<p><strong>Instruction:</strong><br>Choose the opposite (antonym) of the underlined word:</p>
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<p><em>His actions were <strong>commendable</strong></em>.</p>
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<p><strong>Options:</strong></p>
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<li>A) admirable</li>
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<li>B) reprehensible</li>
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<li>C) praiseworthy</li>
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<li>D) laudable</li>
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<p>“Commendable” means something worthy of praise or admiration. The opposite (antonym) would be <strong>reprehensible</strong>, meaning deserving condemnation or criticism.</p>
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<p><strong>Correct Answer: B) reprehensible</strong></p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why-these-questions-matter-0">Why These Questions Matter</h2>
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<p>Mastering these questions will help you:</p>
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<li>Understand exam trends for <strong>JAMB and WAEC Use of English</strong></li>
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<li>Improve vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension skills</li>
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<li>Boost confidence for <strong>one-sitting success</strong> in English-related subjects</li>
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<p>By practicing these, scoring <strong>55 out of 60 or more</strong> becomes achiev</p>
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