English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

From the alternative provided in the question below select the one which is most appropriately completes the sentence:
Someone .... the radio cassette since 6 p.m. I wish he .... turn it off

A Has been playing/ would
B Is playing/ would
C Played/ will
D Has played/ should
E Plays/ will

Question 892:

From the alternative provided in the question below select the one which is most appropriately completes the sentence:
If the armed robbers ... caught, they would have been lynched.

A Would be
B Have been
C Are
D Were
E Had been

Question 893:

From the alternative provided in the question below select the one which is most appropriately completes the sentence:
Had he known that it would rain, he .... his umbrella with him.

A Would have taking
B Was going to take
C Would be taking
D Would have taken
E Would take

Question 894:

From the alternative provided in the question below select the one which is most appropriately completes the sentence:
Omeime was taking his dog for a walk when the dog suddenly .... from its chain and escaped

A Broke through
B Broke lose
C Broke even
D Broke loose
E Broke away

Question 895:

From the alternative provided in the question below select the one which is most appropriately completes the sentence:
I was still sleeping when the national news ... this morning

A Were broadcast
B Were broadcasted
C Was broadcast
D Was broadcasted
E Were being broadcasted