English (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Choose from the options A to E the one that is the MOST APPROPRIATE INTERPRETATION for each of the following statements.

Introduction of religious fanaticism in state affairs is an ill wind that blows no one any good. This means that if is a ____________ development.

A Dangerous
B Global
C Recent
D Strange
E Tempestuous

Question 12:

Choose from the options A to E the one that MOST APPROPRIATELY COMPLETES THE SENTENCE.

If I ____________ you, l would forgive the boy

A Am
B Am being
C Have been
D Was
E Were

Question 13:

Choose from the options A to E the one that MOST APPROPRIATELY COMPLETES THE SENTENCE.

Sola ran ____________

A Round the town twice before supper
B Round the town before supper twice
C Round twice the town before supper
D The town found before supper twice
E Twice round town before the supper

Question 14:

Choose from the options A to E the one that MOST APPROPRIATELY COMPLETES THE SENTENCE.

The Lagos Trade Fair ____________ annually.

A Are held
B Is held
C Is holding
D May be holding
E Was held

Question 15:

Choose from the options A to E the one that is the MOST APPROPRIATE INTERPRETATION for each of the following statements.

He promised to do the work in no time. This means he would do the work ____________

A Anytime
B Later
C Now
D Sometime
E Very quickly