English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

[i]For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.[/i] Olu and Ado are about to come to blows.

A They are about to agree with each other
B They are about to accept other people's opinion
C They are about to hit each other
D They are about to disagree with other people's

Question 22:

[i]For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.[/i] By refusing the offer, he has just cut down his own throat

A He has made a big mistake
B He has made the right decision
C He has given up on his idea
D He has used the Knife on his throat

Question 23:

[i]For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.[/i] These job cuts are just the thin end of the wedge

A Job cuts are very rampant
B Job cuts are the inconclusive
C Job cuts are the beginning of unpleasant situations
D Job cuts are the beginning of healthy rivalries

Question 24:

[i]For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.[/i] Jumai will do well if she was given a fair crack of the whip.

A She would do well if she was given a fair whip
B She would excel if she used the whip well
C She would do well if she was given equal opportunity
D She would do well if she was made to cry

Question 25:

[i]For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.[/i] Her death was a bolt from the blue to us

A Her death bolted us together
B Her death caused confusion
C Her death sealed our hopes
D Her death was unexpected