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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 2986:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.<br/>The speaker was rather <u>bold</u> in his presentation of the case?
  • A Unfair
  • B Reserved
  • C Ashamed
  • D Formal
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Question 2987:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.<br/>The doctor tried to <u>soothe</u> the patient before the operation?
  • A Examine
  • B Treat
  • C Calm
  • D Induce
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Question 2988:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.<br/>The charge brought against my brother was hardly <u>tenable</u>?
  • A Sensible
  • B Defensible
  • C Meaningful
  • D Flimsy
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Question 2989:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.<br/>The man described his son a a <u>wilful</u> character?
  • A Wicked
  • B Obstinate
  • C Wild
  • D Tricky
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Question 2990:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.<br/>Our teacher described Agbo's story as a <u>phantom</u>?
  • A Scary
  • B Realistic
  • C Fanciful
  • D Interesting
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