Post Utme English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 681:

Identify the word that has the stress on the first syllable

A. Resist
B. Salon
C. Confirm
D. Intact

Question 682:

Choose the word opposite in meaning tothe word in italics

What a harmless thought he has.

A. Pernicious
B. Pleasant
C. Pertinent
D. Perfect

Question 683:

Choose the word that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined

Sure

A. Cheer
B. Cheap
C. Charlatan
D. Church

Question 684:

Choose the option that best fits the expression in the sentence.

My neighbour BRUISED his thigh while playing football

A. Did your neighbour break his leg while playing tennis?
B. Did your neighbour fracture his thigh while playing football?
C. Was your neighbour involved in an accident?
D. Did your neighbour play football yesterday

Question 685:

Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.

I do not think any sane person would have acted in such a ____________ manner

A. Rational
B. Composed
C. Secret
D. Cruel