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English Language 1 - Objective Questions

Section 1

In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

Though my mother was convinced about the success of the business, her manager remained __________
1. skeptical
2. serious
3. confused
4. concerned
Judgement should always be in favour of the innocent and not the _________
1. guilty
2. accused
3. weak
4. elderly
Layi is quite reliable but his sister is _______
1. unsweving
2. untrustworthy
3. deceptive
4. pretentious
The gullible and not the _______ usually fall prey to tricksters.
1. unfriendly
2. carefree
3. brave
4. discerning
Tom's humility contrats with his brother's ________
1. haughtiness
2. stubborness
3. gentleness
4. quiteness
The lifespan of man appears long but, in reality, it is _________
1. brief
2. quick
3. shortened
4. stunted
in the interest of peace, it is better to dialogue than to be ________
1. controversial
2. rational
3. confrontational
4. forceful
All the wealth amassed by a greedy father is often ______ by undisciplined children
1. destroyed
2. scattered
3. squandered
4. ruined
Many people find cod liver oil disgusting but soldiers find it ________
1. refreshing
2. medicinal
3. pleasant
4. bitter
The arrival of the riot police at our campus _________ the tesion rather than mitigate it.
1. lengthened
2. heightened
3. prolonged
4. created

Section 2

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

Investigations revealed that the senior students _______ the juniors to throw stones at the Principal’s car.
1. infuriated
2. integrated
3. instigated
4. instituted
The Supreme Court _______ the ruling of the lower court
1. nullified
2. abused
3. proclaimed
4. cancelled
The board has________ the film because it contains some nude scenes.
1. edited
2. censored
3. examined
4. isolated
Question 14
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 15
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 16
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 17
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 18
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 19
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 20
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4

Section 3

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

Question 21
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 22
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 23
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 24
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 25
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 26
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 27
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 28
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 29
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 30
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4

Section 4

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.

Question 31
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 32
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 33
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 34
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 35
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 36
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 37
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 38
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 39
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 40
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4

Section 5

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

Question 41
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 42
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 43
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 44
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 45
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 46
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 47
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 48
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 49
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 50
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 51
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 52
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 53
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 54
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 55
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 56
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 57
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 58
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 59
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 60
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 61
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 62
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 63
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 64
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 65
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 66
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 67
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 68
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 69
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 70
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4

Section 6

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage.

*question text

	A	B	C	D
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80

English Language 2 - Theory

Section A - Essay Writing

All questions carry equal marks. Your answer should not be less than 450 words. You are advised to spend about 50 minutes on this section.

Question 1
Question 2
Question 3
Question 4
Question 5

Section B - Comprehension

You are advised to spend about 30 minutes on this section.

[Comprehension passage]

Question 6
1. Sub-question 1
2. Sub-question 1
3. Sub-question 1
4. Sub-question 1
5. Sub-question 1
6. Sub-question 1
7. Sub-question 1
8. Sub-question 1

Section C - Summary

You are advised to spend about 40 minutes on this section.

[Summary passage]

Question 7
1. Sub-question 1
2. Sub-question 1

English Language 3 - Test of Orals

Section 1

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

Question 1
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 2
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 3
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 4
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 5
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 6
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 7
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 8
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 9
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 10
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 11
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 12
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 13
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 14
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 15
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4

Section 2

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

Question 16
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 17
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 18
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 19
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 20
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 21
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 22
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 23
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 24
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 25
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 26
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 27
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 28
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 29
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 30
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4

Section 3

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.

Question 31
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 32
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 33
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 34
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 35
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4

Section 4

From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.

Question 36
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 37
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 38
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 39
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 40
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4

Section 5

In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern and shade your answer in the usual way.

1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4

Section 6

In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.

Question 46
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 47
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 48
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 49
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 50
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4

Section 7

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

Question 51
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 52
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 53
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 54
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 55
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 56
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 57
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 58
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 59
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 60
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4

@@ Line 5: / Line 5: @@
 ''In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is '''most nearly opposite''' in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.''
 <ol start="1">
-   <li>Question 1
+   <li>Though  my  mother  was  '''<u>convinced</u>''' about  the  success  of  the  business,  her manager  remained  __________
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>skeptical</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>serious</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>confused</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>concerned</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 2
+   <li>Judgement  should  always  be  in  favour of  the  '''<u>innocent</u>'''  and  not  the _________
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>guilty</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>accused</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>weak</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>elderly</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 3
+   <li>Layi  is  quite  '''<u>reliable</u>'''  but  his  sister  is  _______
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>unsweving</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>untrustworthy</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>deceptive</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>pretentious</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 4
+   <li>The  '''<u>gullible</u>'''  and  not  the _______ usually  fall  prey  to  tricksters.
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>unfriendly</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>carefree</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>brave</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>discerning</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 5
+   <li>Tom's '''<u>humility</u>''' contrats with his brother's ________
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>haughtiness</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>stubborness</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>gentleness</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>quiteness</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 6
+   <li>The lifespan of man appears '''<u>long</u>''' but, in reality,  it is _________
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>brief</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>quick</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>shortened</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>stunted</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 7
+   <li>in  the  interest  of  peace,  it  is  better  to '''<u>dialogue</u>'''  than  to  be ________
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>controversial</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>rational</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>confrontational</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>forceful</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 8
+   <li>All  the  wealth  '''<u>amassed</u>'''  by  a  greedy  father  is  often ______ by  undisciplined children
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>destroyed</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>scattered</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>squandered</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>ruined</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 9
+   <li>Many  people  find  cod  liver  oil  '''<u>disgusting</u>'''  but  soldiers  find  it  ________
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>refreshing</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>medicinal</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>pleasant</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>bitter</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 10
+   <li>The  arrival  of  the  riot  police at  our campus _________ the tesion rather than  '''<u>mitigate</u>'''  it.
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>lengthened</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>heightened</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>prolonged</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>created</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
@@ Line 89: / Line 89: @@
 ''From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that '''best completes''' each of the following sentences.''
 <ol start="11">
-   <li>Question 11
+   <li>Investigations  revealed  that  the  senior  students _______  the  juniors  to throw  stones  at  the  Principal’s car.
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>infuriated</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>integrated</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>instigated</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>instituted</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 12
+   <li>The  Supreme  Court _______ the  ruling  of the  lower  court
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>nullified</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>abused</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>proclaimed</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>cancelled</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 13
+   <li>The  board  has________  the  film  because  it  contains  some  nude  scenes.
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>edited</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>censored</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>examined</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>isolated</li>
      </ol>
    </li>