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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 1976:
Fill in the gap(s) with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap(s).
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 1977:
Fill in the gap(s) with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap(s).
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 1978:
Fill in the gap(s) with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap(s).
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 1979:
Fill in the gap(s) with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap(s).
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 1980:
Fill in the gap(s) with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap(s).
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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