Post Utme English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 766:

Choose from the option A-E the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the underlined word

The man holds parochial views on almost every issue.

A. Rational
B. Realistic
C. Popular
D. Broad-minded
E. Sensible

Question 767:

Choose from the option A-E the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the underlined word

The doctor certified the tumour malignant.

A. Benign
B. Ripe
C. Painless
D. Dangerous
E. Slow

Question 768:

Choose from the option A-E the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the underlined word

The people appreciated the chairman for his invaluable contributions to the community's development.

A. Worthless
B. Costly
C. Unrecognized
D. Incalculable
E. Meaningless

Question 769:

Choose from the option A-E the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the underlined word

Your idea on this issue seems to me quite novel.

A. Bookish
B. Dangerous
C. Archaic
D. Genuine
E. Good

Question 770:

Choose from the option A-E the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the underlined word

Which of the following statements is true with regard to summary writing?

A. Details are more important than main ideas
B. Main ideas are more important than examples
C. Illustrations are more important than main ideas
D. Elaborations, exemplifications and details are more important than main ideas
E. None of the above