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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 3086:
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.<u>Curiously</u>, he escape unhurt?
  • A Interestingly
  • B Unsurprisingly
  • C Annoyingly
  • D Unusually
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Question 3087:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).<br/>Agwube's explanation of her poor performance at the examination only <u>begged the question</u>?
  • A Delayed her punishment
  • B Sounded quite convincing
  • C Did not address the issue
  • D Overflogged the matter
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Question 3088:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.<br/>We have every need to preserve some of our national monuments for <u>posterity</u>?
  • A Prosperity
  • B Future
  • C National pride
  • D Collective gain
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Question 3089:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).<br/>He <u>commands</u> the confidence and respect of all his subordinates?
  • A Request
  • B Enjoins
  • C Enforces
  • D Conjures
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Question 3090:
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).<br/>The president has mapped out some many <u>laudable</u> projects to embark upon?
  • A Laughable
  • B Good
  • C Praise worthy
  • D Valuable
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