English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Choosing the word or phrase from A to E which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words in each sentence:

After the wife had covered her misdeeds by prevaricating on several occasions, the poor husband accused her point blank of adultery

A Bluntly
B Pointedly
C Emphatically
D Unreservedly
E Unmistakingly

Question 42:

Choosing the word or phrase from A to E which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words in each sentence:

The vote of thanks which was elaborately moved by the social secretary did not ring true particularly as the fund raising had been a big failure

A Was all lies
B Was not honest
C Was inaudible
D Was not genuine
E Was distorted

Question 43:

Choosing the word or phrase from A to E which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words in each sentence:

I listened with rapt attention as he never suspected that i knew he was telling me a cock and bull story

A A story about a cock
B A story about bull
C An incredible story
D An interesting
E An eye witness story

Question 44:

Choosing the word or phrase from A to E which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words in each sentence:

When a man is immune to an illness, he is

A Opposed to it
B Attached to it
C Hated by it
D Protected against it
E Addicted to it

Question 45:

Choosing the word or phrase from A to E which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words in each sentence:

The two boxers were neck and neck up till the sixth round but in the seventh and final round, the bigger one lost ground

A Could no longer stand on his feet
B Failed to maintain his position
C Was beaten
D Became dizzy
E Became a punching bag