English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:For all he cared, the game was a good as lost.

A He did not care if the game was lost
B He could not care less if the game was lost
C He was almost certain that the game would be lost
D He was afraid the game would be lost
E Thegame was very good, and he cared very much about losing

Question 832:

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:A basic objective in this respect is the attainment of self sufficiency in food in about a decade.

A Food will soon be sufficient for everybody
B Mass production of food
C We should aim at producing food for sale and consumption in ten years
D We should be able to feed ourselves in five years
E Our aims is to provide enough food for our needs in ten years

Question 833:

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:<br/>In their desire to impress their friends and relatives, many young workers bite off more than they can chew in terms of financial obligations.

A Have more money than sense
B Eat more than they can digest properly
C Spend too much money on food
D Care too much for their relatives
E Take on more responsibility than they can afford

Question 834:

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:<br/>All the efforts made to settle the quarrel were futile

A Successful
B Wicked
C Reasonable
D Remarkable
E Fruitless

Question 835:

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:<br/>The new Inspector decide that the culprits should be brought to book

A Should have their names recorded in a book
B Should be brought before hin to show whether they could read or not
C Should be booked
D Should be jailed
E Should be made to answer for their conduct