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:
He has been advised to keep his head,the confusion not withstanding

A Avoid been beaten or insulted
B Keep calm
C Save his head
D Prevent himself

Question 22:

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:The police ran the criminal to earth

A Jailed him
B Knocked him down
C Discovered him
D Buried him

Question 23:

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:Garba always puts his shoulder to the wheel

A Sits with his shoulder straight when driving
B Works energetically at the task in hand
C Performs tasks assigned him grudgingly
D Holds the steering wheel firmly when he is driving

Question 24:

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:He reneged on the agreement between him and his employees

A Kept
B Failed to keep
C Failed to approve
D Failed to sign

Question 25:

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:He is credulous

A Credible
B Creditable
C Gullible
D Fallible