Post Utme English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 921:

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

We have to identify the protagonists of the new movement

A. Enemies
B. Leading figure
C. Opponents
D. Believers

Question 922:

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

My nephew came in stealthily through the back gate

A. Briskly
B. Boldly
C. Wearily
D. Quietly

Question 923:

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

The distance is not more than twenty kilometres as the crow lies

A. By the longest route
B. By the shortest route
C. By air
D. By the fastest means

Question 924:

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

Your extreme patience sometimes infuriates me

A. Impresses
B. Annoys
C. Frustrates
D. Amuses

Question 925:

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

I cannot understand how he suddenly became andacious contrary to his nature

A. Proud
B. Bold
C. Rude
D. Hostile