Post Utme English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 706:

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.

The party supporters vilified the chairman for the role he played in the crises that rocked the party.

A. Impeached
B. Condemned
C. Challenged
D. Elect

Question 707:

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.

Publishing as a business venture has become a hot potato in Nigeria

A. Unacceptable
B. Unpleasant
C. Expensive
D. Profitable

Question 708:

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.

The cynics feared that the nation’s nascent democracy will fail.

A. Illusionist
B. Pessimists
C. Delinquents
D. Critics

Question 709:

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.

The nurse was in favour of voluntary euthanasia

A. Asleeping pill
B. A major operation
C. Apainless death
D. A simple operation

Question 710:

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.

There was a glut of oil on the market

A. An abundance of
B. An increase in
C. A variety of
D. An accumulation of