English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Her was a chequered career?

A An interesting and successful career
B A career full of sorrow and tears
C A bright and memorable career
D A career full of ups and down

Question 2092:

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
In my view, the play didn't come off?

A Succeed
B Fail
C Attract applause
D Take place

Question 2093:

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).When the chips are down, we will know those who have the courage to stand?

A When we get to a crisis point
B In the final analysis
C When the blocks are lowered
D When we get to end of the road

Question 2094:

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
She said boxing is in fact her pet aversion?

A Something she likes very much
B Something she dislikes very much
C A hobby she loves to pursue
D One thing she can't miss

Question 2095:

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The gateman does his work perfunctorily?

A Without commitment
B With speed
C Grudgingly
D Enthusiastically