English Language Past Questions

In each of the following questions, choose the option that has the same vowel sounds as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

Market

In the following questions, choose the option that rhymes with the given word:

draughts

In each of the following questions, choose the option that rhymes with the given word. 

Light

In each of the following questions, select the option that best completes the gap. 

To be alive after such a serious accident _____ a celebration. 

In each of the following questions, select the option that best completes the gap. 

He went ____ the corridor, looking for the principal's office. 

In each of the following questions, select the option that best completes the gap. 

The children chased all the _______ away. 

In each of the following questions, select the option that best completes the gap. 

Take your share and give them _____

In each of the following questions, select the option that best completes the gap. 

The students _____ the planned meeting with the new principal. 

In each of the following questions, select the option that best completes the gap. 

The ripe orange was beyond his ______.

In each of the following questions, select the option that best completes the gap. 

The touts ____ arrested during the riot. 

In each of the following questions, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

The board Chairman cherishes punctuality at the meeting.

In each of the following questions, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

The assistant class teacher was told to stand in for Mrs Chukwudi.

In each of the following questions, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

At a crucial time, one should be cautious in taking decisive action. 

In each of the following questions, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

Unemployment among school leavers has reached epidemic proportions. 

In each of the following questions, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. 

The trial of the former governor was stopped and the earlier judgement was declared null and void. 

In each of the following questions, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. 

She remembered how reticent her father had been about his past.

In each of the following questions, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. 

Due to old age, mother has become taciturn.

In each of the following questions, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. 

The instructions given to him are vague.

Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. 

One of the prerequisites for success in examination is burning the midnight oil.