English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

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Though a brilliant student, Binta lost her tongue when she was asked to give the vote of thanks at the end of the Governor's visit to her school.

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The accounts clerk was jailed because he cooked the books

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The task was herculean

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The story is rather hard to believe

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It is advisable to administer the test in the morning when students are fresh