Post Utme Obafemi Awolowo University English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

Choose among the options A-E the word that is nearest in meaning to the italicized words in each of the sentences

As he watched the winning film, his face remained inscrutable.

A. Unreadable
B. Pale
C. Unfriendly
D. Impossible to please
E. Bright

Question 12:

Choose among the options A-E the word that is nearest in meaning to the italicized words in each of the sentences

He resented being criticized every time by his boss.

A. Preferred
B. Abhorred
C. Ignored
D. Carefully considered
E. Enjoyed

Question 13:

Choose among the options A-E the word that is nearest in meaning to the italicized words in each of the sentences

The president announced that all political prisoners have been pardoned.

A. Condemned
B. Severely rebuked
C. Banished
D. Reprieved
E. Released

Question 14:

Choose among the options A-E the word that is nearest in meaning to the italicized words in each of the sentences

The most striking thing about the just-concluded WorldCup Finals in Germany was the complete eclipse of the defending champion - Brazil.

A. Sudden disappearance
B. Defeat
C. Failure
D. Brilliant performance
E. Arrogance

Question 15:

Choose among the options A-E the word that is nearest in meaning to the italicized words in each of the sentences

His latest album has done much to boost his reputation as a writer.

A. Increase
B. Establish
C. Nourish
D. Destroy
E. Decrease