English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined? The astute businessman neatly [u]fended off[/u] questions about his private life?

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined? We were warned not to indulge in [u]recriminations[/u]?

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined? The shortage of petrol was a [u]perennial[/u] problem?

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined? The best of the boys admire Olu's [u]verve[/u]

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined? The best of the boys admire Olu's [u]verve[/u]