English Language Past Questions

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My father was at the apogee of his career when he was retired.

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The family discussed the crime committed and resolved to nail the lie to the counter.

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The party gathering was thrown into a state of euphoria after the election result was announced.

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I have always believed that my mother is a very impassioned woman.

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In spite of her grim situation, the young widow smiled dutifully at the visitor's pleasantries.

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Mr. Okon has been described as an eagle-eyed editor.

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The man was able to persuade his willful and obstinate daughter to follow the career he chose for her.

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The essay topic is nebulous.

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Some actions of the Nigerian youth have alienated them from those who were sympathetic to their cause.

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The principal told the teacher to stop browbeating the children.

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The boy was told that he would need several more pints of blood if he was to survive.

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The Governor told the chief that he was only on a routine tour.

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The politician's inflammatory remarks were heavily criticised.

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The events of last Friday show that there is no love lost between the principal and the Vice-Principal.

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When I visited James I only gave him a congratulatory card on account of his promotion.

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Though he is our elected representative he often takes a rather jaundiced view of our problems.

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If he were here, it could be more fun.

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Raffle draws, like gambling, often end in a ....... for me.

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Our culture does not allow one to ........ when an elderly person is speaking.