English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: Whether the villages head should identify himself with the activities of religious demonstrations has remained a burning question

A A subject of discord
B A perennial issue
C A matter of serious controversy
D A sensitive matter

Question 1537:

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: I would rather not attend the party

A Detest attending
B Do not have the enthusiasm to attend
C Must not attend
D Have a choice to attend or not to

Question 1538:

In the question below choose the option nearest meaning to the word or phrase underlined: If Garba had listen to advice, he would not have had to be rushed to the hospital

A Deliberately desired to be rushed
B Was in a position to have prevented the need to be rushed
C Was rushed against his wish
D Was given a cheque, but preferred to go

Question 1539:

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: Aduke: Ngozi, let's visit the market. Ngozi: if you insist, Ngozi

A Is very willing to accompany Aduke
B Must accompany Aduke
C Is not keen on going with Aduke
D Is pretending not to be interested in going with Aduke

Question 1540:

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in underlined: The new leader hands out an olive branch

A Sues for peace
B Gives out branches of the olive tree
C Challenges his opponents to a fight
D Blesses his congregation