English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The headmaster managed to take his way out of having to give a speech?

A He delieverd a speech despite the difficult
B He managed to give a speech out of a difficult situation
C He managed to get himself out of a difficult situation
D He managed to talk on his way

Question 7:

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
As regards the matter, we have crossed the rubicon?

A We are completely at loss
B We are irrevocably committed
C We are already qualified
D We are perfectly committed

Question 8:

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Uche is full of himself?

A He is conceited
B He is complete
C He is a rich man
D He is careful

Question 9:

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
As debutantes in that tournament, the super eagles were up against their first opponents by three goals to nil?

A The Super Eagles were playing in the tournament for the first time, but they won their match by three goals to nothing
B Though the Super Eagles were rated as the weakest side in the tournament, they won their first match by three goals to nil
C Even though the Super Eagles were playing without some of their stars, they won their match by three goals to nil
D As the best trackers inthe match, the Super Eagles easily defeated their opponents by three goals to nothing

Question 10:

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The woman was mournful as her husband was found dead drunk?

A She was sad because her husband was absolutely drunk
B She was apprehensive that her husband would drink as soon as he recovered fromdrunken stupor
C She was sad because her husband was drunk and always as helpless as a dead man
D She was mourning because her husband drank and died