English Past Questions And Answers
Choose the most appropriate optionopposite in meaning to the underlined words.
The pastor decided toexorcize the evil spirit as the afflicted member of his congregation cried for help?
- A. expel
- B. drive
- C. invite
- D. charm
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
One very important aspect of human relationship is.................trust.
- A. communal
- B. individual
- C. mutual
- D. personal
The proprietor of our school with his administrator ____ expected yesterday.
- A. are
- B. is
- C. was
- D. were
The following text is adapted from Oscar Wilde’s 1891 novel The Picture of Dorian Gray. Dorian Gray is taking his first look at a portrait that Hallward has painted of him. Dorian passed listlessly in front of his picture and turned towards it. When he saw it he drew back, and his cheeks flushed for a moment with pleasure. A look of joy came into his eyes, as if he had recognized himself for the first time. He stood there motionless and in wonder, dimly conscious that Hallward was speaking to him, but not catching the meaning of his words. The sense of his own beauty came on him like a revelation. He had never felt it before. According to the text, what is true about Dorian?
- A) He wants to know Hallward
- B) He is delighted by what he sees in the portrait.
- C) He prefers portraits to other types of paintings.
- D) He is uncertain of Hallward
Choose a word which has the same or nearly the same meaning as the first word. Miserable:
- A. Mischief
- B. Wretched
- C. Mistake
- D. Wicked
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
His decision to terminate the agreement was.....as he did not consult the other party
- A. unilateral
- B. unconditional
- C. unquestionable
- D. unanimous
Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s) _____a good boy, he was given a prize
- A. To being
- B. Been
- C. Being
- D. To been
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 the underlined word as it is used in the sentence. The Minister abridged his speech since he had to leave early.
- A. shortened
- B. hurried
- C. abandoned
- D. stopped
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics The children received gifts fromdoting parents
- A. nagging
- B. loving
- C. humble
- D. Docile
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.
....... a motor cycle can be harmful ..... your health.
- A. riding / for
- B. riding / to
- C. to ride / for
- D. to ride / with

