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English (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Neco English (Use of English) Questions

Question 16:
Choose from the options A to E the one that is the MOST APPROPRIATE INTERPRETATION for each of the following statements.

The house is going under the hammer. This means the house is being ____________
  • A Constructed
  • B Demolished
  • C Renovated
  • D Repaired
  • E Sold She tries in vain to steal the show
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Question 17:
Choose from the options A to E the one that is MOST NEARLY OPPOSITE IN MEANING to the underlined word.

The Senate President was impeached for being too compromising with the executive and will replace him with a more official.
  • A Intransigent
  • B Knowledgeable
  • C Popular
  • D Resourceful
  • E Rigid
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Question 18:
Choose from the options A to E the one that is MOST NEARLY OPPOSITE IN MEANING to the underlined word.

Evelyn believed in a pragmatic approach, whereas Tina’s approach is ____________
  • A Methodical
  • B Original
  • C Philosophical
  • D Theoretical
  • E Unorthodox
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Question 19:
Choose from the options A to E the one that MOST APPROPRIATELY COMPLETES THE SENTENCE.

John’s father has just bought a ____________ car.
  • A Brand new blue Japanese sports
  • B Brand new Japanese blue sea
  • C Brand new sports Japanese blue
  • D New brand blue sports Japanese
  • E New brand Japanese blue sports
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Question 20:
Choose from the options A to E the one that MOST APPROPRIATELY COMPLETES THE SENTENCE.

Faruk down while running the marathon
  • A Pushed
  • B Was pushed
  • C Was pushing
  • D Was to be pushed
  • E Will have been pushed
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