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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 221:
<b>Choosing the word or phrase from A to E which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words in each sentence:</b><br/><br/>For a priest to be successful, he should, from time to time <u>review</u> his actions
  • A Inspect
  • B Examine
  • C Stare at
  • D Visualize
  • E Conceptualized
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Question 222:
<b>Choosing the word or phrase from A to E which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words in each sentence:</b><br/><br/>In some parts of our society, people are <u>ostracized</u> purely on the basis of their parentage
  • A Hated
  • B Disrespected
  • C Shut off form others
  • D Locked up
  • E Abandoned
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Question 223:
<b>Choosing the word or phrase from A to E which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words in each sentence:</b><br/><br/>Sitting majestically on his throne is the Oba of Benin <u>flanked</u> by some of his wives
  • A Surrounded
  • B Supported
  • C Guarded
  • D Protected
  • E Neglected
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Question 224:
<b>Choosing the word or phrase from A to E which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words in each sentence:</b><br/><br/>In civilized society, it is <u>unseemly</u> to emit a loud belch at the end of a meal
  • A Noisy
  • B Annoying
  • C Stupid
  • D Outrageous
  • E Impolite
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Question 225:
<b>Choosing the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:</b><br/><br/>As a result of the injury sustained on the football field, Segun was .... with a broken leg for months
  • A Laid down
  • B Laid out
  • C Laid on
  • D Laid up
  • E Laid off
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