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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 1921:
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.<br/>The principal advised the students to bear with him in their present situation since every cloud has a silver lining?
  • A Every school has its problem
  • B Every bad situation has something good
  • C Good things always bring problems
  • D Difficulties often bring good things
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Question 1922:
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.<br/>Oche's mother advised him to talk very little because still waters run deep?
  • A His enemies may be listening
  • B There is no pride in talking too much
  • C There is wisdom in silence
  • D Talking too much could lead him into trouble
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Question 1923:
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.<br/>Akin made such a dog's breakfast of his home work?
  • A An excellent job
  • B A brilliant attempt
  • C A mess
  • D A poor performance
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Question 1924:
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.<br/>The confused student found himself in a spot?
  • A In a particular place
  • B In a normal situation
  • C In a pleasant situation
  • D In a difficult situation
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Question 1925:
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.<br/>The man who gave the closing remarks at the party spoke tongue in cheek?
  • A Ironically
  • B Wisely
  • C Profusely
  • D Eloquently
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