English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
After addressing the court for two hours, the defence counsel rested her case?

A The defence counsel's was tried after speaking for two hours, so she took a break
B The judge adjourned the defence counsel's case after listening for two hours
C The defence counsel concluded her defence after speaking for two hours
D The judge advised the defence counsel to rest after two hours of address

Question 2062:

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Benjamin exclaimed, 'If it is Napoleon who said it, it must be right'?

A Benjamin never believes what Napoleon says
B Benjamin does not know what is right unless Napoleon says it
C Napoleon always says what Benjamin believes to be right
D Benjamin thinks that Napoleon always says the right thing

Question 2063:

Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The chairman's verdict redressed the injustice mete out by the secretary?

A Corrected
B Restored
C Aggravated
D Addressed

Question 2064:

Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Uche could not travel last December because of the severity of the harmattan?

A Cold
B Mildness
C Warmth
D Moderation

Question 2065:

Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word underlined word(s).
Mrs. Kofi is very provocative in her style of dressing?

A Modest
B Happy
C Angry
D Beautiful