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English (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Neco English (Use of English) Questions

Question 26:
Choose from the options A to E the one that MOST APPROPRIATELY COMPLETES THE SENTENCE.

Despite the Herculean task before the President, he still takes time off ____________ to the Press.
  • A For talking
  • B Talking
  • C To be talking
  • D To have talked
  • E To talk
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Question 27:
Choose from the options A to E one that complete this statement..

The ____________ whale suddenly attacked the vessel on the Atlantic Ocean.
  • A Gigantic
  • B Meek
  • C Omnivorous
  • D Pathetic
  • E Tremendous
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Question 28:
Choose from the options A to E the one that is the MOST APPROPRIATE INTERPRETATION for each of the following statements.

This means she tried to ____________
  • A Attract the attention of everybody
  • B Copy other people’s ship
  • C Prevent others from enjoying the show
  • D Prevent others from running the show
  • E Run the show in secret
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Question 29:
Choose from the options A to E the one that is MOST NEARLY OPPOSITE IN MEANING to the underlined word.

He was instructed to catch the thief dead or
  • A Alive
  • B Deceased
  • C Killed
  • D Living
  • E Unconscious
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Question 30:
Choose from the options A to E the one that is NEAREST IN MEANING TO THE UNDERLINED WORD.

The tax rebate was a concession given to the civil servants.
  • A Discount
  • B Pension
  • C Prize
  • D Relief
  • E Reward
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