English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The governor's wife, in characteristically simple attire, walked into the hall unnoticed?

A Eccentrically
B Typically
C Conssistently
D Intrinsically

Question 1837:

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
After my husband's popular election, we had to keep open house throughout the weekend?

A Entertain every caller
B Keep all doors open
C Relax security
D Give a party

Question 1838:

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Our new Vice-Chancellor has stepped off the wrong foot?

A Injured his foot while entering his office
B Started off badly
C Made a costly mistake
D Stepped on the wrong toes

Question 1839:

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The corporate existence of any nation is in jeopardy if her leaders pay lip service to her unity?

A Do not promtly pay their taxes
B Want to break up the country
C Do not dialogue - regularly over her unity
D Are insincere about the problems of her unity

Question 1840:

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Much to her chagrin, the bridegroom did not turn up for the wedding?

A Wonder
B Surprise
C Disappointment
D Depression