Post Utme Abia State University English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

If Garba has listened to advice, he would not have had to be rushed to the hospital.

A. Deliberately desired to be rushed
B. Was in position to have prevented the need to be rushed
C. Was rushed against his wish
D. Was given a cheque, but preferred to go

Question 2:

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

Aduke: Ngozi, let's visit the market Ngozi; if you insist, Ngozi

A. Is very willing to accompany Aduke
B. Must accompany Aduke
C. Is not taken on going with Aduke
D. Is pretending not be interested indulging with Aduke

Question 3:

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

The new leader hands out an olive branch

A. Sues for peace
B. Gives out branches of the ollve tree
C. Challenges his opponents to a light
D. Blesses his supporters

Question 4:

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

When you go to a foreign country to study, you will discover that life there is not a bed of notes

A. As pleasant as one thought
B. A bed with roses
C. An unmitigated disappointment
D. As expected

Question 5:

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

Because our representative is immature and biased, he takes jaundiced view of our problems

A. Hazy
B. Unclear
C. Prejudiced
D. Bleak