Post Utme English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 726:

Chidi is naturally taciturn

A. Friendly
B. Cheerful
C. Dumb
D. Lively
E. Garrulous

Question 727:

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined

The salesman tried to pull the wool over my

A. Force me to buy his goods
B. Offer me cotton wool
C. Make me buy his wool
D. Dupe me
E. Cover my eyes with wool

Question 728:

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined

The legislator has decided to play second fiddle after he had been walked out of the Assembly for violating basic procedures of the House. This means that the Legislator has decided to

A. Oppose every motion in the House
B. Support every motion in the House
C. Condemn every motion
D. Support the lead given by others
E. Become active in the House

Question 729:

Select the wrongly spelt word

A. Disappointed
B. Embarassed
C. Equipped
D. Rhythm
E. Restaurant

Question 730:

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows
Epilepsy is a condition in which the patient is subject to recurrent attacks of loss of consciousness. Known as 'fits' on-losing consciousness, the patient falls and may hurt himself, and though in some cases the fit may end at this point, mest attack go on to a stage in which the muscle on the body became rigid and the breathing is interrupted. This in turn is usually followed by the convulsive stage, in which there are jerking movements of the head, limbs and hanD. The tongue may be bitten and he patient's writhing, irregular breathing, starring eyes and blue lips may be very alarming to the spectator. Then the patient slowly recovers, though when consciousness is fully restored the patient is still in a weakened condition and suffers unpleasant after-effects. Onlookers often insist on calling an ambulance but this is unnecessary. The patient should be made as comfortable as possible and allowed to rest.

As used in the passage, the word convulsive' is alan

A. Nominal phrase
B. Adjective
C. Gerund
D. Preposition