English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

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The new leader hands out an olive branch

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When yo go to foreign country to study, you will discover that life is not a bed of roses

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Because our representative is immature and biased he takes a jaundiced view of our problem

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The president has sent his regrets. He is unable to attend the meeting

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The woman acted courageously when she was attacked by thieves