English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Choose the option to which the given sentence relates
My Boss has an amiable DISPOSITION

A Does your boss have an amiable disposition
B Does my boss have an unfriendly disposition
C Does my colleague have an amiable disposition?
D Does my boss have an amiable complexion?

Question 497:

Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options below
palatable

A PAL–a–ta–ble
B Pal–A–ta–ble
C Pal–a–TA–ble
D Pal–a–ta–BLE

Question 498:

Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Despite their newness on the job, the workers were remunerated rather handsomely. This means that _________?

A The salaries were poor
B Those paid were handsome in appearance
C The salaries were attractive
D Workers were paid by handsome accountants

Question 499:

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
The chairman is Parsimonious

A Avaricious
B Thrifty
C Generous
D Accustomed

Question 500:

Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Now that Michael has become rich, Nancy has begun to make much of him. This means __________

A Now values Michael
B Now gets a lot of money from Michael
C Only recently married Michael
D No longer wants to leave Michael