English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap:
One can no longer take for granted today what .... enjoyed in the university some years ago, can ....?

A You/you
B One/one
C He/he
D One/you

Question 1492:

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap:
Attention has shifted to the teaching of science nowadays .... the usefulness of the Arts

A In spite of
B Not minding
C Oblivious to
D Forgetting

Question 1493:

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap:
.... to help him, being the only person in the vicinity.

A It was not possible
B There was no one
C He had no nobody
D No person was around

Question 1494:

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap:
I heard that Kayode's car was stolen last night. It .... be true because i saw him .... it, this morning.

A Should not/driving
B Should not/drive
C Cannot/drive
D Cannot/driving

Question 1495:

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap:
The competitor who .... earlier on has started .... again

A Fainted/to run
B Had fainted/to run
C Fainted/running
D Fainted/on running