English Language Past Questions

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My boss is such a slave driver, I had to work two weekends in a row.

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The boy accused his friend of putting a spoke in his wheel.

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The students felt the lecture was a load of crap.

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Despite his wealth, Mr Oluboye is known for tightening his belt. 

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The chairman of the association tells his members not to throw in the towel. 

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He got a job by paying hush money.

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Tom's excuses don't hold water.

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The robbers gained access to the bank because of their porous security network.

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Andrew is the protagonist in the play.

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The gear is immanent in a car.

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The manager became flexible on critical matters. 

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He made a facile generalisation.

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Despite their efforts at the last Nations Cup fiesta, the team was chastised by their employers.

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In the past, anyone who angered the gods would be killed.

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The scientist conducted a meticulous experiment.

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The natives were allowed to stay.

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Musa vehemently opposed his son's political ambition.

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When the landlady noticed the silhouette on the wall, she called up her son. 

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Between Achebe and Soyinka, it is debatable who is more enigmatic a writer.