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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 781:
In the question below which of the following options express the same idea as the one in quotes?:<br/>'To be in the red', is to be
  • A In debt
  • B Rich
  • C A socialist
  • D Red
  • E Dressed in red
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Question 782:
In the question below which of the following options express the same idea as the one in quotes?:<br/>'To beat down the price' is to
  • A Flog the price
  • B Reduce the price
  • C Beat the salesman
  • D Attack the seller
  • E Control the price
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Question 783:
In the question below which of the following options express the same idea as the one in quotes?:<br/>'To ask after a friend' is to
  • A Ask questions about the friend
  • B Inquire about the friend's welfare
  • C Go after the friend
  • D Like the friend
  • E Tak after the friend
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Question 784:
In the question below which of the following options express the same idea as the one in quotes?:<br/>'An open secret' means
  • A A fact that is very secret
  • B An open matter
  • C A secret known to everybody
  • D A confidential matter
  • E A secret told in the open air
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Question 785:
In the question below which of the following options express the same idea as the one in quotes?:<br/>'To put something aside' is to
  • A Put it by ones side
  • B Put it in a side pocket for future use
  • C Keep something for some special purpose
  • D Keep in safety
  • E Protect it
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