English Language Past Questions

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

The seminar was held under the...........of the Government

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
His appointment was................because of irregularities in his credentials.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
When the solicitor told Awa to wait outside, she considered it ............to her dignity

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
In spite of the vicissitudes of life, she never........... from her plan

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

The corpse has been taken to the ...................

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The government has imposed an..................on the importation of used vehicles.

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

Alfred is afraid of his wife who has a very................size

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

While we expected it to be gradual, the process of transition to civilian rule came to an ........end.

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

The prosecutor argued his case vehemently but the defence lawyer responded................

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

The official who disclosed the information he was supposed to ..............was sacked

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

The principal of that school was demoted for his incompetence while several others were commended for their .............

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

It took me the whole day to summarize the lecturer's copious notes having been used to ............ones

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

The clever lawyer exposed the facts that were obscure in the case, making the judge see beyond the.............

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

Both sides are very hopeful about the outcome of the peace talks, but observers are still very..........

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

My grandfather, rather than being..........was often quite prejudiced in his opinions.

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

The cast consisted of many famous actors and few.............ones.

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

There isn't enough rice, so its importation is permitted whereas the importation of cement is.............