English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase: The new employees is so humble and friendly that he will soon make himself popular

A Welcomed and accepted
B Hated
C Estranged
D Rejected
E A personal friend

Question 17:

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase: he took exception to Ezenwa's remark

A Was delighted at
B Was excited by
C Got demoralized by
D Objected to
E Was perplexed by

Question 18:

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase: Kelechi hardly ever falls sick

A Most often
B Very seldom
C Sometimes
D Frequently
E Occasionally

Question 19:

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase: The gallant soldiers met their Waterloo at Philippi

A Victory
B Trouble
C Defeat
D Happiest period
E Enemy

Question 20:

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase: It is futile trying to make bricks without straw

A Fertile
B Important
C Fragile
D Vain
E Bad