English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

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This year's harvest is surplus

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Many candidates now apply to read Law because it is a lucrative profession.

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The pressman said that his interview with the Presidents was off the record.

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She realized that she was up against stiff competition when a new large department store was opened next to her small provision store

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Finally, I assured him that i would not go back on my word.