English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

In the question below choose the phrase or word which best completes the meaning of each sentence:
There was a fire in the market last week which resulted ..... a terrible destruction of property

A In
B To
C From
D Into
E With

Question 67:

In the question below choose the phrase or word which best completes the meaning of each sentence:
At the end of the month we .... each other for five years

A Would know
B Should have known
C Should be knowing
D Would have been
E Used to know

Question 68:

In the question below choose the phrase or word which best completes the meaning of each sentence:
The body is sensitive to changes in velocity which, if too sudden ....

A Consciousness may be lost
B It may lose consciousnesss
C One may become unconscious
D May cause loss of consciousness
E May lose consciousness

Question 69:

In the question below select the option which best express the meaning of the phrase or word underlined:
The thought of his admission to the university keyed Olu up to state of great excitement

A Stimulated Olu
B Ushered Olu
C Opened Olu
D Frightened Olu
E Allowed Olu

Question 70:

In the question below select the option which best express the meaning of the phrase or word underlined:
After a careful review of Adamu's last examination result, the principal concluded that his performance left much to be desired

A Was very unsatisfactory
B Was very satisfactory
C Was extremely desirable
D Was very brilliant
E Was extremely commendable