Past year paper qns

Question 1

Jill’s interest in painting was _____ after she saw the famous paintings.

1. revoked
2. reverted
3. recoupled
4. rekindled

Answer 1

4

1. officially cancel (a decree, decision, or promise).
2. return to (a previous state, practice, topic, etc.)
3. to join or connect things that have become separated
4. revive (something lost or lapsed)

Question 2

The volcano spewed smoke and toxic gas into the air.

1. threw
2. gushed
3. vomited
4. discharged

Answer 2

4

2. (of a liquid) flow out of something in a rapid and plentiful stream
   4.allow (a liquid, gas, or other substance) to flow out from where it has been confined.

Question 3

Pompeii vanished under a blanket of ash and rock

1. faded
2. perished
3. dissolved
4. disappeared

Answer 3

4

Question 4

harnasing solar power using space-intensive solar panels is a challenge

Editing

Answer 4

harnessing

Question 5

Phrasal verb- preposition

This dish is believed to have originated ____ the Mongolians

Answer 5

from

Question 6

There are many flavours that you can choose from to be in the same pot. This ___ to the preferences of different diners

Answer 6

caters

Question 7

Having hot pot is ___ as a social event because…

Answer 7

seen

Question 8

Moving all the children out safely will be of ____ concern in an emergency.

1. petty
2. paramount
3. prominent
4. paramount

Answer 8

2