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.
On a crucial issue like this, I am sure that Peter, as usual, will sit on the fence. This means that Peter will

A Speak out his true feelings
B Not commit himself to any side
C Be relaxing in his house instead of speaking out
D Sit on the wall between the two parties

Question 3277:

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 Nosa applied for a loan, the bank manager requested him to put his cards on the table. This means that

A The bank manager requested for a bribe
B Nosa should show that he has ability to repay the money
C Nosa should state openly and honestly what he needed the loan for
D The bank manager is unwilling to grant Nosa any loan

Question 3278:

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.
Considering that he earns a very fat salary, the engineer ought to have built a house by now. This means that the engineer

A Has not built a house because he is still considering his salary
B Has not built a house though he earns a handsome salary
C Will spend all the money he earns if he wants to build a house
D Wants to buld a house but he has not earned sufficient money

Question 3279:

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 is too courageous a man to be dispirited by that setback. This means that John.

A Experienced some difficulties but is still determined to succeed
B Gave up after the setback
C Lost the will to continue after the difficulties he encountered
D Gave up the struggle because he did not have enough courage

Question 3280:

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.
Hassan should have had that promotion. This means that Hassan

A Has had the promotion
B Will not have had the promotion
C Will have the promotion
D Did not have the promotion