English Past Questions And Answers
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase whichbest fills the gap(s): The ceremony was rounded .... very late.
- A. up
- B. off
- C. of
- D. out
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence. When Nosa applied for a loan, the bank manager requested him to put his cards on the table. This means that
- A. the bank manager requested for a bribe
- B. Nosa should show that he has ability to repay the money
- C. Nosa should state openly and honestly what he needed the loan for
- D. the bank manager is unwilling to grant Nosa any loan
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. The secretary said that the postponement of the meeting was due to unforeseen circumstances?
- A. The date of the meeting was shifted as a result of unexpected reasons
- B. The meeting's date was off for strange reasons D. The meeting broke off as a bird's eye closely
- C. The meeting was called as a result of obstacles hitherto unknown
- D. The meeting broke off as a bird's eye closely
From the word lettered A to D , choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
The fishermen threw a stone into the river and this caused a ....
- A. sprinke
- B. sparkle
- C. splash
- D. spring
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word? The noise across the roaddowned the sound of the keyboard in my room?
- A. neutralized
- B. overshadowed
- C. balanced
- D. equalized
interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
People who tells lies makes me see red. This means that such people make me
- A. dizzy
- B. angry
- C. sad
- D. anxious
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The boy went scot-free even though he insulted his teacher. This means that the boy was
- A. not punished
- B. free to move about
- C. expelled from school
- D. cautioned seriously
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The cashier wanted to pull the wool over my eyes by making me sign for the money I didn't receive. This means that the cashier wanted to
- A. deceive me
- B. blindfold me
- C. rub my eyes with cotton wool
- D. have my support
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence
My friend is as dull as ditchwater. This means that my friend is
- A. dark in complexion
- B. extremely boring
- C. not intelligent
- D. not a troublemaker
Can you quote the formulae_______?
- (A) off head
- (B) by heart
- (C) off by heart
- (D) off hand

