Test Of English For Higher Degree Admissions Sample Questions With Answer Key - University Of Ibadan, Abel Olorunnisola, 2013 Page 16

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SECTION C:
STYLISTIC VARIATION
Instruction 1:
Choose from the options written against letters a-d the items
that could be most appropriately used in a letter to the
Head of your institution or organisation.
39. a. He wasn’t a member of the committee.
b. He was not a member of the committee.
c. He was’nt a member of the committee.
d. He was not member of the committee.
40. a. The Vice-chancellor was not on seat.
b. The Vice Chancellor was not available in the office.
c. The Vice-chancellor was not present in the office.
d. The Vice Chancellor was not in his seat.
41. a. I had a dash for the service.
b. I had a kickback for the service.
c. I had a settlement for the service.
d. I had something for the service.
42. a. It’s such a comfortable place.
b. It is such a comfy place.
c. It’s such a comfy place.
d. It is such a comfortable place.
43. a. It amounts to putting the hand of the clock back.
b. It amounts to putting the clock back.
c. It amounts to putting back the clock.
d. It amounts to putting the clock backward.
44. a. Discourage drinking hot drinks during working hours.
b. Discourage drinking spirits during working hours.
c. Discourage drinking tipsy drinks during working hours.
d. Discourage drinking peppery drinks during working hours.
45. a. I seek for approval for the results presented.
b. I ask for approval for the results presented.
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