Post Utme English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 536:

Choose the word expression which best completes each sentence.

Effiong can't kill a snake, ____________ ?

A. Can't she
B. Could she
C. Isn't it
D. Can she

Question 537:

Choose the word expression which best completes each sentence.

The hunter, with his dog ____________ entering the bush.

A. Are
B. Was
C. Is
D. Were

Question 538:

Which of these definitions best describes a lyric?

A. A short poem
B. A short poem in which the poet himself is speaking
C. A poem expressing a personal idea, feeling or mood
D. A poem divided into stanzas

Question 539:

Among rocks, I am the loose one, among arrows, I am the heart among daughters, I am the recluse, among sons, the one who dies young

What kind of repetition is used in the extract?

A. Anaphora
B. Single word repetition
C. Line repetition
D. Phrase repetition

Question 540:

Among rocks, I am the loose one, among arrows, I am the heart among daughters, I am the recluse, among sons, the one who dies young

Apart from emphasis, what other effect does the repetition have?

A. Makes the poem rhythmical
B. Makes the poem tedious
C. Makes the poem monotonous
D. Makes the poem exhilarating