English Language Past Questions and Answers

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
The secretary was............from her job for absenteeism.

A Evicted
B Dismissed
C Rejected
D Eliminated

Question 1407:

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Peter was on tenterhooks until the examination results were announced. This means that Peter was

A Unhappy about the examination
B Suspended from school
C Anxiously waiting for the results
D Detained by the police

Question 1408:

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The military leader blazed the trail by handing over power to civilians. This means that the leader

A Resigned from the army
B Supported civilian ideals
C Was against the army
D Set an example

Question 1409:

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Life is all about ''give and take''. This means that

A People should be willing to compromise
B Life gives and takes
C Life is about gifts
D Any gift should be accepted

Question 1410:

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Jumal's life was in danger but now she has turned the corner. This means that Jumai

A Has given up hope of recovery
B Has worsened her situation
C Is recovering
D Has died