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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 1956:
Fill in the gap(s) with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap(s).<br/>The fact that Olu able to guess correctly some of the questions that were asked, made him ....... the other candidates?
  • A Have the edge on
  • B Obtain a edge over
  • C Have an edge over
  • D Obtain the edge with
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Question 1957:
Fill in the gap(s) with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap(s).<br/>One of the three candidates contesting the union election was obliged to ...... in favour of his friends?
  • A Step down
  • B Stand down
  • C Step out
  • D Stand out
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Question 1958:
Fill in the gap(s) with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap(s).<br/>This is to congratulate you on your success in the last examination and wish you ...........?
  • A More grease to your elbow
  • B More power to your elbow
  • C Some grease on your elbow
  • D Some power to your elbow
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Question 1959:
Fill in the gap(s) with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap(s).<br/>One of the vice...... in an interim capacity?
  • A President acts
  • B President act
  • C President's acts
  • D Presidents acts
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Question 1960:
Fill in the gap(s) with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap(s).<br/>A very popular ruler is at the ......?
  • A Helms of affair
  • B Helm of affair
  • C Realm of affair
  • D Helm of affairs
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