English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

In the question below select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: Had Aminu been a dull student, his failure wouldn't have surprised anybody

A Aminu failed and it surprised everybody since he was dull
B Aminu was not a dull student and so everybody was surprised that he failed
C Because Aminu was a dull, student, everybody was surprised that he failed
D Aminu had been a dull student, and so nobody was surprised that he failed

Question 1722:

In the question below select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: The president of club said that he would cross the bridge on getting there

A He was waiting for an opportunity to take a decision
B When he got to the river he would build a bridge across it
C He would take a decision at the appropriate time
D When he got to the river he would cross at the bridge

Question 1723:

In the question below select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: His refusal to help us, dealt a death-blow to our plans

A Because he did not help, our plans did not materialize
B He helped and our plans materialized
C He blew our plans to pieces
D He supported our plans so it worked

Question 1724:

In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined: It is entirely up to you to make a profession of your faith

A Confess your belief
B Turn your faith into a business
C Deny your faith
D Loudly proclaim your religion

Question 1725:

In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined: He won the election because he was able to carry his people along with him

A Alienate his people
B Go out with the people
C Have the support of the people
D Fail to provide the people with transport