English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
He lost his voice momentarily

A In moment
B In a split seconds
C For a brief period of time
D Without delay
E Instantly

Question 952:

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
The corrupt official had to leave the public service willy-nilly

A Unprepared
B Reluctantly
C Willingly
D Compulsorily
E By retirement

Question 953:

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
I am yet to write the penultimate paragraph of my essay

A Last but one
B Third to the last
C Second
D Concluding
E Introductory

Question 954:

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
One hindrance to an orderly economic development of the country is large scale fraud and corruption

A Difficult
B Disturbance
C Reason
D Obstacle
E Ritual

Question 955:

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
Stephen was blamed for leaving his door ajar during the heavy rainfall.

A Unlocked
B Unbolted
C Open
D Keyless
E Locked