Post Utme English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 566:

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the italicized word/phrase.

He is a prolific writer as well as a human rights activist.

A. Well-known
B. Productive
C. Promising
D. Promiscuous

Question 567:

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the italicized word/phrase.

Her meddlesome husband ruined her business relationships.

A. Uncaring
B. Detached
C. Prying
D. Intimidating

Question 568:

Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the italicized or bold word/phrase.

The government is making concerted efforts at improving the standard of living in the rural areas.

A. Dissipated,
B. Unconcerned
C. Uncontrolled
D. Unsuccessful

Question 569:

Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the italicized or bold word/phrase.

The politician's passionate appeal doused the tension

A. Heightened
B. Smothered
C. Lifted
D. Drowned

Question 570:

Which of the following highlighted consonants is pronounced differently from the others?

A. Dodge
B. Doge
C. Dogged
D. Drudge