English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
This card entitles you to attend the film show

A Disqualifies
B Discourages
C Disenchants
D Proclaims
E Satisfies

Question 937:

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
Victor will not attend the dinner party tonight; he is afraid of his own shadow

A Not in the mood
B Attending another party
C Scared of imaginary things
D Unhappy with is assigned role
E Unable to forget his fears

Question 938:

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
Telling Ali to break his habit of coming to work late is like knocking your head against a brick wall

A Trying the impossible
B Asking him to beat you
C Making a fool of yourself
D Asking him to be your enemy
E Making him break ndown at work

Question 939:

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
The manager often quarrels with his staff because he goes around with a chip on his shoulder

A Deformed shoulder
B Readiness to be angered
C Look of contempt
D An air of superiority
E Search of gossip

Question 940:

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
The new employees is so humble and friendly that he will soon make himself popular

A Welcomed and accepted
B Hated
C Estranged
D Rejected
E A personal friend