English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. The conference is biennial.

A The conference lasts for two years
B The conference is held once every other year
C The conference is held twice every year
D The conference is held twice in two years

Question 27:

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. Only two ministers survived the recent cabinet reshuffle.

A In recent changes in government, all but two ministers retained their posts
B In the recent changes in government, all but two ministers remained alive
C In recent changes in government, all but two ministers were sacked
D In the recent changes in government, only two ministers were sacked

Question 28:

In this question, choose the option that best completes the gap(s). The proprietor of our school with his administrator ------------ expected yesterday.

A Are
B Is
C Was
D Were

Question 29:

Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s) In Nigeria, it is a crime to [u]plagiarize[/u] someone else's work.

A Initiate
B Pirate
C Compose
D Desecrate

Question 30:

He started his career as an ........ teacher

A Auxillary
B Auxilliary
C Auxilary
D Auxiliary