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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 1266:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The man rebuked his son severely, but his words seem to have cut on ice
  • A Been unconvincing
  • B Had no effect
  • C Not cooled the boy's teemper
  • D Added insult to injury
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Question 1267:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The urban environment tends to form the nucleus of a common dialect.
  • A Setting
  • B Respository
  • C Cell
  • D Core
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Question 1268:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:I shall be with you presently
  • A Now
  • B In a moment
  • C At present
  • D For the time being
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Question 1269:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The builder's taste reflected superfluous grandeur
  • A Excellent
  • B Superlative
  • C Expensive
  • D Too much
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Question 1270:
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:<br/>The child's recent training has not been very effective, he is likely to .... to his old habits
  • A Revert
  • B Convert
  • C Reverse
  • D Revise
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