English Language Past Questions

From the words lettered A-D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences. 

It is good for a child to be unduly inquisitive.

From the words lettered A-D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences. 

I have eventually found the book. 

From the words lettered A-D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences. 

The supervisor spurned the offer of help from the cleaner. 

From the words lettered A-D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences. 

The new shopping mall is on the fringe of the town. 

From the words lettered A-D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences. 

Some believe it is ominous for the owl to perch on the roof of a house. 

From the words lettered A-D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences. 

My trust in Abah suddenly began to wane. 

From the words lettered A-D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences. 

Some of the merchant's goods were impounded by the customs officers

From the words lettered A-D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences. 

It is apparent that John damaged the desk. 

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. 

We never believed that Father would pull through that fever. This means that we did not believe that he would 

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. 

Taya was beaten at his own game. This means that

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. 

Willy has been under the weather for some days. This means that Willy has been

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. 

A good friend is supposed to be with you through thick and thin. This means that a good friend should 

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. 

That nonchalant attitude of Jonah irks me. This means that Jonah's attitude

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. 

The new shopping plaza is easy on the eye. This means that the shopping plaza is

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. 

Our school is the last but one on that road. This means that the school is

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. 

His response showed that he kept abreast of events in the country. This means that he was 

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. 

Amina was completely swept off her feet the first time she met Gabriel. This means that she

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. 

Ojo was cautioned not to jangle the old man's nerve. This means that Ojo was cautioned not to

From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

We have no yet heard the weather _______.