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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 1426:
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined:Lola was agitated when the sad news of her mother's accidents was broken to her
  • A Excited
  • B Calm
  • C Uncontrollable
  • D Unreasonable
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Question 1427:
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined: Though his parents' poverty placed many obstacle in his path as a young man, Olu succeeded at last.
  • A Hurdles
  • B Advantages
  • C Temptations
  • D Diversions
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Question 1428:
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined:Binta sobbed by the door because she had lost her mother's precious necklace
  • A Cried
  • B Smiled
  • C Wept
  • D Laughed
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Question 1429:
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined:The president took exception to the ignoble role the young man played in the matter
  • A Honourable
  • B Embarrassing
  • C Dishonourable
  • D Extraordinary
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Question 1430:
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined:The man who had been seriously ill was convalescing at a sea-side resort
  • A Regaining health
  • B Deteriorating in health
  • C Recuperating
  • D Relaxing
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