Post Utme University Of Lagos English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 151:

From the list of word A to D choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill gap In the sentence:

His father is an ____ driver but he is only a NOVICE

A. Enlightened
B. Excellent
C. Poor
D. Experienced

Question 152:

From the list of words letter A to D choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined Word and that will the same time correctly fill gap in the sentence:

The arrival of the police at the scene _____ rather than MITIGATED tension

A. Provoked
B. Heightened
C. Created
D. Prolonged

Question 153:

From the list of words lettered A to D choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill gap in the sentence:

Roses are common in May but _____ in November

A. Dead
B. Strange
C. Rare
D. Extinct

Question 154:

From the list of words letter A to D choose the one that most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill gap in the sentence:

A bank clerk should be able to tell easily the difference between _____ notes and counterfeit ones.

A. Crisp
B. Good
C. Correct
D. Genuine

Question 155:

From the list of words lettered A to D choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill gap in the sentence:

Last night, Uncle Joe was blind DRUNK but this morning he is as ____ as a judge

A. Alert
B. Saintly
C. Strong
D. Sober