Post Utme English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 601:

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.

Our teacher seldom comes late to school

A. Very often
B. Always
C. Frequently
D. Very hardly

Question 602:

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.

At the age of 80, Muse wished he could put the clock back.

A. Stop the clock
B. Put down the clock
C. Go back in time
D. Have more time

Question 603:

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.

The Director left his secret file to the secretary in good faith.

A. With proof
B. In anxiety
C. In anticipation
D. In trust

Question 604:

Select the word that best CAPTURES THE MEANING of the italicized part of the sentences.

Mother always pays attention to details

A. Frivolous
B. Interesting
C. Rigid
D. Meticulous

Question 605:

Choose the option that BEST EXPLAINS the information conveyed in the sentences below

The rampage in England shows that youths react the same way under provocation

A. Youths in England are very good
B. Youths in England are miscreants
C. Youths act the same way when provoked
D. Youths provoke people in England