English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

In the question below choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence:
Little children are usually afraid .... thunder,

A About
B For
C Of
D With
E At

Question 102:

In the question below choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence:
On the orders of the steward, the cook rushed .... the market

A To
B At
C For
D In
E Against

Question 103:

In the question below choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence:
The principal advised that we pursue this case cautiously, otherwise we are bound to be taken .... by Ada's lies

A Away
B Out
C In
D Off
E On

Question 104:

In the question below choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence:
I am very sorry .... to attend the meeting yesterday

A For failure
B In failing
C To have failed
D To fail
E For failing

Question 105:

In the question below choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence:
When you are faced with an examination of this nature, endeavour to keep your mind .... the job and not be distracted for one moment

A At
B In
C For
D On
E To