English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Choose the word or phrase from the option A-E which has the nearest in meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentence: The minister hit on a plan to retain his post after many months of lobbying

A Beat a plan
B Drew up a plan
C Discovered a plan
D Selected a plan
E Designed a plan

Question 687:

Choose the word or phrase from the options A - E which has the nearest in meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentence: The students decided to go without breakfast in order to save money for the needy. They decided to

A Travel and leave their breakfast at home
B Go outside for breakfast
C Go for launch rather than breakfast
D Forgo breakfast
E Reject breakfast

Question 688:

Choose the word or phrase from the options A - E which has the nearest in meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentence:Ekwensi's account with the Naira bank is in the red. His account

A Was written in red ink
B Is overdrawn
C Is in danger
D Is special
E Is heavy

Question 689:

Choose the word or phrase from options A-E which has nearest in meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentence:He is traveling tomorrow.

A He may travel tomorrow
B He will travel tomorrow
C He has to travel tomorrow
D He should travel tomorrow
E He can travel tomorrow

Question 690:

Choose the word or phrase from options A-E which has nearest in meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentence:He should be able to do it alone.

A He would be able to do it alone
B He ought to be able to do it alone
C He may be able to do it alone
D He has to be able to do it alone
E He will do it alone