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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 11:
Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion in the following sentence;

He was appointed specifically to put the recruits through
  • A Assign them to work
  • B Train them
  • C Discipline them
  • D Assist them at work
  • E Supervise them at work
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Question 12:
Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion in the following sentence;

The result of his experiment represents a break through in medical science
  • A An outstanding success
  • B Catastrophe
  • C An end to such experiments
  • D Breaking point
  • E A colossal failure
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Question 13:
Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion in the following sentence;

Being an optimist, our professor always sees the bright side of most things
  • A Charming
  • B Illumined
  • C Brilliant
  • D Pleasing
  • E Cheerful
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Question 14:
Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion in the following sentence;

The state government appointed a commission of inquiry to go into the community's complaints carefully and without prejudice
  • A Investigate
  • B Search
  • C Look for
  • D Account for
  • E Ascertain
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Question 15:
Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion in the following sentence;

The traffic situation in Lagos can lead to disastrous consequences; a man lost a very lucrative job because he was held up by it
  • A Confused
  • B Delayed
  • C Annoyed
  • D Intrigued
  • E Obstructed
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