IMSU English Language 2013/2014 Past Questions

Question 1

The messenger _____ home until his boss leaves

A.dare not went
B.dare not go
C.dare not to go
D.dare not going

Objective

Question 2

Sherifat did not behave _____ her parent’s wishes

A.with accordance to
B.in accordance about
C.with accordance
D.in accordance with

Objective

Question 3

Are you keen ______ joining me in this venture?

A.at
B.in
C.on
D.about

Objective

Question 4

Did you notice John and Comfort glancing at ______

A.themselves
B.the other
C.each other
D.their selves

Objective

Question 5

The corrupt bank manager was arrested and convicted

A.on the long run
B.at the long run
C.in the long run
D.after the long run

Objective

Question 6

I cannot travel in an open car because I am allergic ______ dust

A.with
B.to
C.with
D.by

Objective

Question 7

When the solicitor told Awa to wait outside, she considered it ______ to her dignity

A.a drawback
B.an affront
C.a strain
D.a withdrawal

Objective

Question 8

The meeting cannot start because we have not formed a ______

A.quota
B.crowd
C.quorum
D.chorus

Objective

Question 9

The ______ of the asylum sang a song for the president

A.inmates
B.occupants
C.residents
D.tenants

Objective

Question 10

His appointment was _____ because of irregularities in his credentials

A.annulled
B.terminated
C.suspended
D.dismissed

Objective

Question 11

The seminar was held under the ______ of the government

A.jurisdiction
B.arbitration
C.agreement
D.auspices

Objective

Question 12

The new car is very attractive but I doubt its ______

A.style
B.will last
C.durability
D.longevity

Objective

Question 13

All the children were inocculated _____ polio

A.from
B.by
C.against
D.for

Objective

Question 14

This plan is an alternative _____ the last one

A.from
B.to
C.on
D.against

Objective

Question 15

Ali did not win the elections, _______ he has continued to award scholarships to the less privileged

A.Nevertheless
B.However
C.Although
D.Despite

Objective

Question 16

His chances of passing are very slim. This means that he

A.will pass
B.will not pass
C.may not pass
D.ought to pass

Objective

Question 17

We would never have followed his advice, if we had known his reputation. This means that we

A.knew what people said about him so see refused to obey him
B.trusted him but did not need any advice
C.followed his advice because we didn't know him
D.trusted him but did not take his advice

Objective

Question 18

All the handsome men left her cold. This means that:

A.she needed to wear warm clothes
B.the men took no notice of her
C.she was not impressed by them
D.she felt sad and lonely

Objective

Question 19

Suleiman can't help shouting at the members of his team. This means that he:

A.cannot help them without shouting at them
B.can't help them and can't stop shouting
C.can't control his emotion and keeps shouting
D.helps them by cheering them.

Objective

Question 20

Out of the blue came his letter inviting me to stay with him. This means that the letter came

A.by air
B.in a blue envelope
C.came unexpectedly
D.by sea

Objective