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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 431:
<i>Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics. </i><br/><br/> The Flying Eagles put up a plucky defence against their opponents
  • A Strong
  • B Weak
  • C Careless
  • D Tactful
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Question 432:
<b>Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.</b><br/><br/> We found a shady place for the display
  • A An open
  • B An unsafe
  • C A stuffy
  • D An enclosure
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Question 433:
<b>Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap. </b><br/><br/>The sea wave continue to ____________ the cliff on the west coast constantly
  • A Impair
  • B Rub
  • C Knock
  • D Erode
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Question 434:
<b>Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap.</b><br/><br/> I would have been surprised if you ____________ the orange
  • A Plucked
  • B Did pluck
  • C Have plucked
  • D Had plucked
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Question 435:
<b>Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.</b><br/><br/> Our principal took exception to the ignoble role the teacher played in the matter
  • A Embarrassing
  • B Honourable
  • C Extraordinary
  • D Dishonourable
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