English Language Past Questions and Answers

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.
It is unwise for politicians to make off-hand statements to journalists. This means that politicians

A Should insist on their interviews being recorded
B Would be wise not to speak to journalists
C Should not make any statement to journalists
D Should be sure of whatever they say

Question 1412:

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 dentist told his patient that the toothache would pass off when he took some aspirins. This means that

A The tooth would automatically drop off
B The pains would subside
C The pains woukd spread to other teeth
D The pains would worsen

Question 1413:

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 students made such a noise in the class that the teacher read them the Riot Act. This means that the teacher

A Punished all the students
B Instigated the students to riot
C Warned the students to stop the noise or get punished
D Read the school's rules and regulation to the students

Question 1414:

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.
When I went on leave I asked Mr. Bamson to hold the forte. This means that I asked him to

A Defend me
B Act in my absence
C Protect my position
D Be strong in my absence

Question 1415:

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.
When I went on leave I asked Mr. Bamson to hold the forte. This means that I asked him to

A Defend me
B Act in my absence
C Protect my position
D Be strong in my absence