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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 1506:
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
'Be that as .... we are determined to get to the root of the matter!' shouted the officer
  • A You like
  • B It may
  • C It would
  • D It might
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Question 1507:
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
When the farmers were found guilty of unlawful assembly and procession, their lawyer .... before the sentence was passed
  • A Begged for mercy
  • B Made a plea for mitigation
  • C Made an overture
  • D Made a plea for litigation
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Question 1508:
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
My price for the pair of shoes is fifty naira. I cannot .... anything less than that
  • A Bear with
  • B Settle for
  • C Agree with
  • D Tolerate
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Question 1509:
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
Aishatu: Could you please give this book to Aminu? Chidi: Certainly, I .... him on something, so it won't be ....
  • A I'll be seeing/anything
  • B I'll be seeing/ any worry
  • C I'll be seeing/any bother
  • D I can see /any serious
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Question 1510:
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
The company representative in Nigeria is a ....
  • A Smart little Japanese
  • B Little smart Japanese
  • C Smart Japanese little
  • D Little Japanese smart
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