English Language Past Questions

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

I could not distinguish the original ......... the fake.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

No sooner had the judge read the verdict ......... pandemonium broke out.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

Adamu studied very hard ........ passing the examination.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

The man tried to cash in ........ the boy's ignorance.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

In the olden days, people gave cowries ........... food.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

Good citizens are expected to abide........ the stipulated laws.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

The test seemed .......... simple that we thought we would all pass.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

It's been smooth so far .............?

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

Bola vehemently denied stealing the money.

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

It is not safe to engage in clandestine deals.

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

The new bank is thriving.

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

Corporal punishment is meant to be a deterrent to indiscipline.

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

This morning, Audu arrived at the school looking dishevelled

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

The printer took a cursory look at the document.

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

Whatever my boss decides is irrevocable.

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

The judge is incorruptible.

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

The new law was meant to mitigate the people's suffering.

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

I think children are more robust than adults.

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

Mathematics is a closed book to me. This means that I