English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
It is usually hard to change the course of action when one crosses the rubicon. The underlined expression, as used in this sentence means to

A Pass through a place called rubicon
B Cross a river called rubicon
C Cross a bridge called rubicon
D Pass a special test
E Be irrevocably commited

Question 732:

In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
The salesman tried to pull the wool over by the eye. This implies that the salesman tried to

A Force me to buy his goods
B Offer me cotton wool
C Make me by his wool
D Dupe me
E Cover my eyes with wool

Question 733:

In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
Ijeoma counted her chickens before they were hatched. This means that Ijeoma

A Regarded each egg as a chicken
B Hatched the egg prematurely
C Assumed that her expectation had already been realized
D Protected her eggs from breaking
E Insured the eggs

Question 734:

In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
Solo has resigned his job with the textile mills. He doesn't seem to worry about getting another job. His plans are still quite in the air. This means that his plans are

A Airmailed
B Airtight
C Uncertain
D Certain
E Airborne

Question 735:

In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
Ike is head over heels in love with Ngozi. This means that

A Ike is friendly with Ngozi
B Ike is trying to fall in love with Ngozi
C Ngozi fell on Ike's heel and both of them fell in love
D Ike is madly in love with Ngozi
E None of the above