English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:As the wedding day approached, the bride began to develop cold feet

A Fall sick
B Feel cold
C Be reluctant
D Become aggressive

Question 32:

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:I told my brother to get the matter off his chest as soon as possible

A Give serious thought to the matter
B Say what he has been anxious to say
C Make a brief comment
D State his point clearly

Question 33:

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:He has a big heart, but he is inept at following a witty conversation

A Large
B Huge
C Warm
D Fragile

Question 34:

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The clerk refused to answer for the mistake made by the manager and his assistants

A Reply to
B Give an answer
C Accept responsibility
D Account for

Question 35:

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:Most of his observations were wide of the mark

A Comprehensible
B Irrelevant
C Pertinent
D Unacceptable