English Language Past Questions

4481

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.
I was given a standing ovation for my outstanding performance. This means that

A. everyone stood up to clap for me
B. everyone stood to catch a glimpse of me
C. everyone congratulated me
D. I was asked to stand up

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4482

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.
I was given a standing ovation for my outstanding performance. This means that

A. everyone stood up to clap for me
B. everyone stood to catch a glimpse of me
C. everyone congratulated me
D. I was asked to stand up

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4483

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 or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
His father's death derailed his plans to enter the university

A. discouraged
B. failed
C. moved
D. ruined

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4484

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 or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Adamu inadvertently shot his friend dead.

A. deliberately
B. spontaneously
C. accidentally
D. inappropriately

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4485

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 or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The students made scathing remarks about the vice-chancellor.

A. critical
B. positive
C. mild
D. damaging

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