English Language Past Questions

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

The Chume's house caught fire because their little girl had turned on the gas inadvertently.

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

On the death of her father, friends went to express their condolences.

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

The accused was asked to retract his statement. 

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

We knew our father was talking tongue in cheek when he spoke of vacation abroad. This means that our father was

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

This film is a cut above the others. This means that it is

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

When Victor's father gave him a new car, he was lost for words. This means that victor

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

Peter and Paul get along like a house on fire. This means that they 

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

Many of us escaped with the skin of our teet during the crisis. This means that we 

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

You must square up to your problems. This means that you have to 

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

Ever since that issue came up. I have been sitting on the fence. This means that I have been

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

Children think their parents are behind the times. This means that they think that their parents are

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

Let us draw a veil over this matter. This means that we should

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

Our mother always warns us against washing our dirty linen in public. This means that she warns us

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

I had to put up my house as _______ for bank loan, 

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

The felling of trees contributes to environmental _______ 

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

When all the members started arguing, the chairman called the meeting to _______ 

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

We wished to win the tournament but we knew our _____ were slim. 

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

Before giving his speech, the chairman ____ copies of it to the members of the council.  

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

The insurance company ____ my uncle for the loss of his car.