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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 1971:
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words. <br/>His intention was not actually to punish the villagers, and in any case he is now making moves to pacify them?
  • A Placate
  • B Ridicule
  • C Appease
  • D Annoy
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Question 1972:
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words. <br/>If you are really keen on immediate results, you just have to adopt his pragmatic approach?
  • A Practical
  • B Unrealistic
  • C Opportunistic
  • D Sensible
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Question 1973:
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words. <br/>My friend was reduced to beggary by various ill-advised business deals?
  • A Affluence
  • B Penury
  • C Infleuence
  • D Poverty
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Question 1974:
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words. <br/>Measures were taken to authenticate the number of the booklets received?
  • A Reaffirm
  • B Discredit
  • C Discountenance
  • D Count
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Question 1975:
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words. <br/>He urged other progressives in the country to join forces with his association?
  • A Radicals
  • B Conservatives
  • C Pessimists
  • D Activists
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