English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

In the question bellow choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:
The most stupid boy in the class passed the examination contrary .... the expectation of others

In the question bellow choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:
The principal remarked that it was the high standard of discipline that was instrumental .... the high percentage of passes in the school

In the question bellow choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:
She wounded the man ... the back with her knitting needle

In the question bellow choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:
It took the father many days to get .... the untimely death if his son

In the question bellow choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:
While the worshippers closed their eyes in prayer, a thief made .... the collection