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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 1356:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:It was their custom to keep an open house on Sundays
  • A Welcome all visitors
  • B Keep the shutters open
  • C Leave the house open
  • D Expose the whole house
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Question 1357:
<i>In the question below choose the option <b>nearest in meaning</b> to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined</i>:<br/>The president made a passionate appeal for calm
  • A Inflamed
  • B Disturbing
  • C Intense
  • D Lively
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Question 1358:
<i>In the question below choose the option <b>nearest in meaning</b> to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined</i>:<br/>Mali stole the day's <u>takings </u>from the bakery.
  • A Receipts
  • B Collection
  • C Contributions
  • D Offerings
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Question 1359:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:You do not need to stutter in order to show your excitement
  • A Jump about
  • B Shout
  • C Sob
  • D Stammer
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Question 1360:
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:what embarrasses is the stealthy way in which the new servant goes about his duties in the house
  • A Indolent
  • B Furtive
  • C Boisterous
  • D Agile
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