English Language Past Questions

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Corporal punishment is meant to be a deterrent to indiscipline.

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Charles' concern for Anna is affected.

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The whole place was in turmoil when we got there. 

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She has always been grateful that you saved her from kidnappers.

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Here's a man who comes from a background of entertainment,

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His jail terms are to run concurrently.

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Amina is fond of making derogatory remarks about her brother.

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He is at the crossroads of his life. This means that it is time for him to

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You will certainly break his heart if you tell him that. This means that telling him that would

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We never expected that Father would read us the riot act. This means that our father

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My aunt's rough driving could make one tear one's hair out. This means that her driving could make one

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When the show was about to begin, we were still at sixes and sevens. This means that we were

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Looking after young children can tax ones patience. This means that looking after children

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The Principal stood her ground even when the students revolted. This means that the Principal

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He has broken new ground in cancer treatment with his drug, This means that he has

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Street traders often try to palm their customers off with faulty goods. This means that street traders

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The Class captain got cold feet when he was asked to lead the protest. This means that the class captain became

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

The boy must have _________the disease from the school.

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

Many members of political parties__________ to opposing parties just before elections.