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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 1351:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:After careful investigation, the police found no iota of truth in Ibrahim's allegations
  • A Quota
  • B Grain
  • C Evidence
  • D Statement
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Question 1352:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The case was thrown out because the court lacked jurisdiction
  • A Jurors to help the judge
  • B Authority
  • C Prosecutors
  • D Appellate powers
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Question 1353:
<i>In the question below choose the option <b>nearest in meaning</b> to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined</i>:<br/>The chief will <u>launch </u>the fund-raising appeal
  • A Make a speech at
  • B Eat his afternoon meal during
  • C Travel by boat
  • D Start off
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Question 1354:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined: Sade has been employed. But she is unhappy because it is a run off the mill job
  • A A boring
  • B An exciting
  • C A tiring
  • D An ordinary
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Question 1355:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:I would like to like to believe that this brilliant performance of yours is not just a flash in the pan
  • A Repeated occurrence
  • B Normal happening
  • C Flashy happening
  • D Chance occurrence
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