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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 2551:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).<br/>Before announcing his retirement, Ochima resolved to <u>settle an account with</u> the bank?
  • A Get back at
  • B Pay back all he owes
  • C Close his account with
  • D Retire his loans from
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Question 2552:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).<br/>He shared his room with a person whose behaviour was quite <u>nauseating</u>?
  • A Disgusting
  • B Disrespectful
  • C Disgraceful
  • D Discouraging
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Question 2553:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).<br/>From what she said, one may <u>infer</u> that she does not like the course?
  • A Agree
  • B Deduce
  • C Suppose
  • D Realize
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Question 2554:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).<br/>They party supporters <u>vilified</u> the Chairman for the role he played in the crises that rocked the party?
  • A Impeached
  • B Condemned
  • C Challenged
  • D Elected
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Question 2555:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. Publishing as a business venture has become a <u>hot potato</u> in Nigeria?
  • A Unacceptable
  • B Unpleasant
  • C Expensive
  • D Profitable
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