English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). This time, she will be competing with a dark horse?

A A weak and low-spirited person
B A person about whom little is known
C An unpopular candidate
D A person as strong as a horse

Question 32:

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). In answer to the question as to how life is treating him, the stranger said 'it never rains but it pours?

A The blessings of life shower on him like heavy rain
B He is contented with his improved fortunes
C Things are getting decidedly worse
D His financial status is deteriorating

Question 33:

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). One significant characteristic of the jet is that it encourages people to [u]cut corners[/u]?

A Not to face all problems
B To want to become rich quickly
C To want to avoid necessary hardships
D Not to do the proper thing at the right time

Question 34:

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). The lady who won the beauty contest had a good gait?

A Stature
B Figure
C Elegance
D Carriage

Question 35:

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). It would need a high flyer to make a first class degree in the university?

A A smart performer
B An outright genius
C An outstanding scholar
D An unmitigated swot