English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

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In may 1978 the rain fell incessantly and made life drab

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Little Ugochi has a bicycle which is in marvellous condition

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The lecturer maintained his usual good humour in spite of the cat-calls and rude behaviour of his students

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The class as a whole will have a lecture on scarce commodities tomorrow.

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Many states practise the ideals of democracy