English Language Past Questions and Answers

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
We wanted to arrive early so we decided to leave at 10 0'clock at the latest. This means that we

A Must leave at 10 0'clock exactly
B Should not leave later than 10 0'clock
C Should not leave before 10 0'clock
D Must leave about 10 0'clock

Question 1957:

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
My brother's drunkenness often got on my nerves. This means that my brother's drunkenness

A Disgraced him
B Made him ill
C Made me angry
D Offended me

Question 1958:

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The first time Paul met Ngozi, her beauty caught his eye. This means that

A Ngozi admired Paul
B Paul recognized Ngozi
C Ngozi attracted Paul
D Paul surprised Ngozi

Question 1959:

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Mr. Juma kept his class on their toes so that they might not fail the examination. This means that Mr. Juma made his pupils

A Work very hard to pass
B Keep standing in class
C Prepare for the examination
D Eager to make examinations

Question 1960:

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The President did everything he could not to lose face with Parliament. This means that President tried to

A Retain his government's popularity
B Continue looking very attractive
C Win the respect of the people
D Gain more seats in the next elections