Post Utme English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 116:

In each of questions choose the appropriate option nearest in meaning to the bold and underlined
word(s) or phrase.

Our new Vice-Chancellor has stepped off on the wrong foot.

A. Injured his foot
B. Stepped on the wrong toes
C. Made a costly mistake
D. Started off badly

Question 117:

Choose the appropriate option nearest in meaning to the bold and underlined word(s) or phrase.

Much to her chagrin, the bridegroom did not turn up for the wedding.

A. Wonder
B. Surprise
C. Disappointment
D. Depression

Question 118:

Choose the appropriate option nearest in meaning to the bold and underlined word(s) or phrase.

The chairman's reaction was a storm in tea cup

A. Suitable for the occasion
B. Less serious than it appeared to be
C. More serious than necessary
D. Greatly diminished in scope

Question 119:

From options A to D choose the nearest in meaning to the word underline in the sentence:
Do this job while I am away, but take your time.

A. Be careful
B. Be thorough
C. Be fast
D. Don't be in scope

Question 120:

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.

Good students can easily identify spurious arguments.

A. Genuine
B. Interesting
C. False
D. Illogical