English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion in the following sentence;

When the man was caught by police he presented a bold front

A He attacked the policemen boldly
B He walked up to the policemen
C He faced the situation with apparent boldness
D He bravely attempted to give them a present
E He frowned at them in a defiant manner

Question 22:

Choose the option that best convey the meaning of the underlined portion in each of the following sentence;

I have been able to observe him at close quarters

A In government house nearby
B Within a short space of time
C In a small family house
D At close range
E At regular intervals

Question 23:

Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion in each of the following sentence;

At the site of the ghastly accident the poor woman's hair stood on end

A The woman's hair became straight
B The wind blew her hair upwards
C The woman was unmoved
D The woman disarranged her hair
E The woman was frightened

Question 24:

Complete each of the following sentences by choosing the option that most suitably fills the space;

When the beggar was tired he ..... down by the roadside

A Lied
B Laid
C Layed
D Lay
E Lain

Question 25:

Complete each of the following sentences by choosing the option that most suitably fills the space;

He did not like .... leaving the class early

A We
B Us
C Our
D Ourselves
E Our selves