English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
After my husband's popular election, we had to keep open house throughout the weekend?

A Entertain every caller
B Keep all doors open
C Relax security
D Give a party

Question 27:

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Our new Vice-Chancellor has stepped off the wrong foot?

A Injured his foot while entering his office
B Started off badly
C Made a costly mistake
D Stepped on the wrong toes

Question 28:

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The corporate existence of any nation is in jeopardy if her leaders pay lip service to her unity?

A Do not promtly pay their taxes
B Want to break up the country
C Do not dialogue - regularly over her unity
D Are insincere about the problems of her unity

Question 29:

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Much to her chagrin, the bridegroom did not turn up for the wedding?

A Wonder
B Surprise
C Disappointment
D Depression

Question 30:

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Ngozi's countenance is less gloomy; it would appear as if she is relatively out of the woods?

A Free from difficulties
B Just from the forest
C In good condition of health
D Out of wants