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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.

1. Question 1
   1. Option 1
   2. Option 2
   3. Option 3
   4. Option 4
2. Question 2
   1. Option 1
   2. Option 2
   3. Option 3
   4. Option 4
3. Question 3
   1. Option 1
   2. Option 2
   3. Option 3
   4. Option 4
4. Question 4
   1. Option 1
   2. Option 2
   3. Option 3
   4. Option 4
5. Question 5
   1. Option 1
   2. Option 2
   3. Option 3
   4. Option 4
6. Question 6
   1. Option 1
   2. Option 2
   3. Option 3
   4. Option 4
7. Question 7
   1. Option 1
   2. Option 2
   3. Option 3
   4. Option 4
8. Question 8
   1. Option 1
   2. Option 2
   3. Option 3
   4. Option 4
9. Question 9
   1. Option 1
   2. Option 2
   3. Option 3
   4. Option 4
10. Question 10
    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 best completes each of the following sentences.

11. Question 11
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
12. Question 12
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
13. Question 13
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
14. Question 14
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
15. Question 15
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
16. Question 16
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    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
17. Question 17
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    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
18. Question 18
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
19. Question 19
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
20. 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.

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

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

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

1. Question 1
2. Question 2
3. Question 3
4. Question 4
5. Question 5

Section B - Comprehension

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

[Comprehension passage]

6. 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]

7. 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.

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

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

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

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

41. 1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
42. 1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
43. 1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
44. 1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
45. 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.

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

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

Answers Section

The following are suggested answers with explanations to the questions above, freely contributed by volunteers.

English Language 1 - Objective Questions Answers

1. Question 1 Answer & Explanation
2. Question 2 Answer & Explanation
3. Question 3 Answer & Explanation
4. Question 4 Answer & Explanation
5. Question 5 Answer & Explanation
6. Question 6 Answer & Explanation
7. Question 7 Answer & Explanation
8. Question 8 Answer & Explanation
9. Question 9 Answer & Explanation
10. Question 10 Answer & Explanation
11. Question 11 Answer & Explanation
12. Question 12 Answer & Explanation
13. Question 13 Answer & Explanation
14. Question 14 Answer & Explanation
15. Question 15 Answer & Explanation
16. Question 16 Answer & Explanation
17. Question 17 Answer & Explanation
18. Question 18 Answer & Explanation
19. Question 19 Answer & Explanation
20. Question 20 Answer & Explanation
21. Question 21 Answer & Explanation
22. Question 22 Answer & Explanation
23. Question 23 Answer & Explanation
24. Question 24 Answer & Explanation
25. Question 25 Answer & Explanation
26. Question 26 Answer & Explanation
27. Question 27 Answer & Explanation
28. Question 28 Answer & Explanation
29. Question 29 Answer & Explanation
30. Question 30 Answer & Explanation
31. Question 31 Answer & Explanation
32. Question 32 Answer & Explanation
33. Question 33 Answer & Explanation
34. Question 34 Answer & Explanation
35. Question 35 Answer & Explanation
36. Question 36 Answer & Explanation
37. Question 37 Answer & Explanation
38. Question 38 Answer & Explanation
39. Question 39 Answer & Explanation
40. Question 40 Answer & Explanation
41. Question 41 Answer & Explanation
42. Question 42 Answer & Explanation
43. Question 43 Answer & Explanation
44. Question 44 Answer & Explanation
45. Question 45 Answer & Explanation
46. Question 46 Answer & Explanation
47. Question 47 Answer & Explanation
48. Question 48 Answer & Explanation
49. Question 49 Answer & Explanation
50. Question 50 Answer & Explanation
51. Question 51 Answer & Explanation
52. Question 52 Answer & Explanation
53. Question 53 Answer & Explanation
54. Question 54 Answer & Explanation
55. Question 55 Answer & Explanation
56. Question 56 Answer & Explanation
57. Question 57 Answer & Explanation
58. Question 58 Answer & Explanation
59. Question 59 Answer & Explanation
60. Question 60 Answer & Explanation
61. Question 61 Answer & Explanation
62. Question 62 Answer & Explanation
63. Question 63 Answer & Explanation
64. Question 64 Answer & Explanation
65. Question 65 Answer & Explanation
66. Question 66 Answer & Explanation
67. Question 67 Answer & Explanation
68. Question 68 Answer & Explanation
69. Question 69 Answer & Explanation
70. Question 70 Answer & Explanation

English Language 3 - Test of Orals Answers

1. Question 1 Answer & Explanation
2. Question 2 Answer & Explanation
3. Question 3 Answer & Explanation
4. Question 4 Answer & Explanation
5. Question 5 Answer & Explanation
6. Question 6 Answer & Explanation
7. Question 7 Answer & Explanation
8. Question 8 Answer & Explanation
9. Question 9 Answer & Explanation
10. Question 10 Answer & Explanation
11. Question 11 Answer & Explanation
12. Question 12 Answer & Explanation
13. Question 13 Answer & Explanation
14. Question 14 Answer & Explanation
15. Question 15 Answer & Explanation
16. Question 16 Answer & Explanation
17. Question 17 Answer & Explanation
18. Question 18 Answer & Explanation
19. Question 19 Answer & Explanation
20. Question 20 Answer & Explanation
21. Question 21 Answer & Explanation
22. Question 22 Answer & Explanation
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24. Question 24 Answer & Explanation
25. Question 25 Answer & Explanation
26. Question 26 Answer & Explanation
27. Question 27 Answer & Explanation
28. Question 28 Answer & Explanation
29. Question 29 Answer & Explanation
30. Question 30 Answer & Explanation
31. Question 31 Answer & Explanation
32. Question 32 Answer & Explanation
33. Question 33 Answer & Explanation
34. Question 34 Answer & Explanation
35. Question 35 Answer & Explanation
36. Question 36 Answer & Explanation
37. Question 37 Answer & Explanation
38. Question 38 Answer & Explanation
39. Question 39 Answer & Explanation
40. Question 40 Answer & Explanation
41. Question 41 Answer & Explanation
42. Question 42 Answer & Explanation
43. Question 43 Answer & Explanation
44. Question 44 Answer & Explanation
45. Question 45 Answer & Explanation
46. Question 46 Answer & Explanation
47. Question 47 Answer & Explanation
48. Question 48 Answer & Explanation
49. Question 49 Answer & Explanation
50. Question 50 Answer & Explanation
51. Question 51 Answer & Explanation
52. Question 52 Answer & Explanation
53. Question 53 Answer & Explanation
54. Question 54 Answer & Explanation
55. Question 55 Answer & Explanation
56. Question 56 Answer & Explanation
57. Question 57 Answer & Explanation
58. Question 58 Answer & Explanation
59. Question 59 Answer & Explanation
60. Question 60 Answer & Explanation