English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Her problem was exacerbated by the loss of her father?

A Exaggerated
B Solved
C Aggravated
D Infuriated

Question 17:

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
If he were here, could be more fun?

A He was expected but did not show up to make the occasion lively
B There was no fun because he was not present
C He did not show up so the occasion lacked much fun
D He was being expected to supply more fun

Question 18:

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The secretary said that the postponement of the meeting was due to unforeseen circumstances?

A The date of the meeting was shifted as a result of unexpected reasons
B The meeting's date was off for strange reasons
C The meeting was called as a result of obstacles hitherto unknown
D The meeting broke off as a bird's eye closely

Question 19:

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The hunter has a bird's eye view of the animals.

A He views animals from a high position
B He views the bird's eye
C He views the bird on the tree with one eye
D He watches animals and bird's closely

Question 20:

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Even though Susan was the last in the examination, her result wasn't too different from what had been expected.

A Her result was poor
B Her result was a dissapointment
C Her result was as expected
D She had not been serious with her studies