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.
John was not really angry with Janet but she seems to have taken the matter very much to heart. This means that Janet

A Does not like him
B Is very upset about the matter
C Has taken the matter very lightly
D Has had a serious talk with him

Question 2172:

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.
His driving made my hair stand on end. This means that his driving was

A Delightful
B Frightening
C Interesting
D Exciting

Question 2173:

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 the riot broke out in the school, only the Principal kept his head.This means that only the Principal

A Was not injured
B Held his head high
C Remained calm
D Hid himself

Question 2174:

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.
Grace failed Mathematics last year but she has promised to turn over a new leaf this year. This means that this year Grace will

A Be more vigilant
B Work harder
C Cling to her books
D Examine both sides of a leaf

Question 2175:

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 woman supported her husband through thick and thin. This means that she supported her husband

A In both good and bad health
B When he was fat and when he got thin
C Whether he was behaving well or badly
D In both good and bad circumstances