English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

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

Question 1367:

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined: The chief will launch the fund-raising appeal

A Make a speech at
B Eat his afternoon meal during
C Travel by boat
D Start off

Question 1368:

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

Question 1369:

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

Question 1370:

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:As the wedding day approached, the bride began to develop cold feet

A Fall sick
B Feel cold
C Be reluctant
D Become aggressive