Post Utme University Of Lagos English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 121:

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

The athlete's skin now looks flabby as a result of his changed circumstances.

A. Oily
B. Neat
C. Firm
D. Weak

Question 122:

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

We watched in wonder as she rattled away in the esoteric language.

A. Inscrutable
B. Familiar
C. Secret
D. Obscure

Question 123:

From options A to D, choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for this sentence:

The teacher spoke with his tongue in his cheek when he said that lazy Ade was the best pupil. This means that the teacher

A. Did not mean what he said
B. Was disappointed
C. Was angry
D. Tried to encourage

Question 124:

From options A to D, choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for this sentence:

They did not know what to expect and so decided to play it by it by ear. This means that they decided to

A. Listen attentively to everyone
B. Act according to circumstances
C. Pretend to be deaf
D. Prepare for the worst

Question 125:

From options A to D, choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for this sentence:

The police knew that the suspect was not being straight with them. This means that the suspect was

A. Not telling the truth
B. Not friendly
C. Afraid
D. Timid