English Language Past Questions and Answers

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
Street traders often try to palm their customers off with faulty goods. This means that street traders

A Trick customers into
buying faulty goods
B Assist customers in choosing perfect items
C Ask for a lot of money for faulty goods
D Are ready to swap faulty items for good ones

Question 3377:

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
He has broken new ground in cancer treatment with his drug, This means that he has

A Been highly acclaimed
B Introduced a new method in cancer treatment
C Solved all cancer problems
D Thought of a new drug, for cancer treatment

Question 3378:

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The Principal stood her ground even when the students revolted. This means that the Principal

A Maintained her position
B Remained standing
C Refused to listen
D Condemned the protest

Question 3379:

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
Looking after young children can tax ones patience. This means that looking after children

A Is pleasant
B Requires endurance
C Is a lot of fun
D Takes time

Question 3380:

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
When the show was about to begin, we were still at sixes and sevens. This means that we were

A Confused
B In groups
C Excited
D Faraway