English Language Past Questions and Answers

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

The old woman 's birthday was marked by her children with pomp. This means that the birthday was

A Greatly celebrated
B Remembered fondly
C Widely advertise
D Filmed and played back

Question 3532:

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

When the man was accused of stealing the money, nobody raised an eyebrow. This means that nobody was

A Sad
B Pleased
C Interested
D Surprised

Question 3533:

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

People do not often rely on men who allow their exalted position to go to their head. This means that people shun those who

A Are highly placed
B Are conceited because of their position
C Are rude because of their position
D Do not do their work

Question 3534:

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

The manager hit the roof when he was presented with the estimate for the new project. This means that the manager

A Mobilised the workers
B Became very angry
C Became very suspicious
D Cancelled the project

Question 3535:

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

When he received the news that he had lost the election, he did not bat an eyelid. This means that he

A Expected to lose the election
B Stood perfectly still
C Was shocked to have lost the election
D Showed no feelings