Post Utme English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 111:

From options A to D choose the opposite in meaning to the word underline in the sentence:
The demonstrators have refused to call off their action

A. Consolidate
B. Start
C. Resume
D. End

Question 112:

From options A to D choose the opposite in meaning to the word underline in the sentence:
The angry waves swallowed the boat

A. Gentle
B. Unruffled
C. Cool
D. Serene

Question 113:

Read the passage carefully and answer the
questions that follow.

Like immigration or globalization, debating how Africa is reported is often a vexatious subject; it provides many people a good chance to enjoy an argument with a closed mind. It's either you come to the debate feeling that in spite of Sean MacBride's commission over two decades ago, all reports about Africa in the wester media will continue to be about death, disease, despair and destruction; or you are asking whether this whole business is about Africans wanting a separate code of journalism that denies its own realities. Its black or white, and no room in between for any shades of grey.
Lack of context in reporting, which is perhaps the greatest culprit at the moment, is just as much a problem among African journalists covering Africa as it is among European journalists - or journalists anywhere for that matter - trying to understand why Josef Fritzl would lock up his daughter in a cellar for 24 years and father seven children by her without anyone finding out.
(Taken from Azubuikelshiekwe, Viewpoint - Again the trouble with Africa)

1. According to the passage, a common problem for all journalist is

A. Globalization
B. Immigration
C. Lack of context in reporting
D. Despair and destruction

Question 114:

Read the passage carefully and answer the
questions that follow.

Like immigration or globalization, debating how Africa is reported is often a vexatious subject; it provides many people a good chance to enjoy an argument with a closed mind. It's either you come to the debate feeling that in spite of Sean MacBride's commission over two decades ago, all reports about Africa in the wester media will continue to be about death, disease, despair and destruction; or you are asking whether this whole business is about Africans wanting a separate code of journalism that denies its own realities. Its black or white, and no room in between for any shades of grey.
Lack of context in reporting, which is perhaps the greatest culprit at the moment, is just as much a problem among African journalists covering Africa as it is among European journalists - or journalists anywhere for that matter - trying to understand why Josef Fritzl would lock up his daughter in a cellar for 24 years and father seven children by her without anyone finding out.
(Taken from Azubuikelshiekwe, Viewpoint - Again the trouble with Africa)

2. The passage gives the impression that the MacBride's commission presented Africa in _______ way.

A. An unfavourable
B. A favourable
C. A non-committal
D. Confusing

Question 115:

Read the passage carefully and answer the
questions that follow.

Like immigration or globalization, debating how Africa is reported is often a vexatious subject; it provides many people a good chance to enjoy an argument with a closed mind. It's either you come to the debate feeling that in spite of Sean MacBride's commission over two decades ago, all reports about Africa in the wester media will continue to be about death, disease, despair and destruction; or you are asking whether this whole business is about Africans wanting a separate code of journalism that denies its own realities. Its black or white, and no room in between for any shades of grey.
Lack of context in reporting, which is perhaps the greatest culprit at the moment, is just as much a problem among African journalists covering Africa as it is among European journalists - or journalists anywhere for that matter - trying to understand why Josef Fritzl would lock up his daughter in a cellar for 24 years and father seven children by her without anyone finding out.
(Taken from Azubuikelshiekwe, Viewpoint - Again the trouble with Africa)

3. This passage is about

A. African Journalism
B. Josef Fritzl and his daughter
C. Immigration and globalization
D. Realities of reports about Africa