English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. The first round of the tournament was a [u]doddle[/u].

A Exasperating.
B Easy.
C Balanced.
D Dodgy.

Question 27:

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. The lazy man cast a [u]lustful[/u] glance at his neighbour's wife.

A Envious.
B Hateful.
C Quick.
D Covetous.

Question 28:

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. They accused him of [u]fomenting [/u]political unrest.

A Guiding.
B Inciting.
C Discouraging.
D Preventing.

Question 29:

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. You can [u]learn [/u]a great deal just from watching other players.

A Discover.
B Invent.
C Accumulate.
D Allow.

Question 30:

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. All the researchers were asked to [u]gather [/u]information on the new viral infection.

A Give.
B Collect.
C Disseminate.
D Distort.