Post Utme English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 176:

From the words letter A to D, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence:

The police announced that they were yet to APPREHEND the criminals

A. Interrogated
B. Charge
C. Prosecute
D. Arrest

Question 177:

From the words letter A to D, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence:

He is easily recognizable because of a CONSPICUOUS birthmark on his face

A. Dark
B. Beautiful
C. Prominent
D. Natural

Question 178:

From the words letter A to D, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence:

The fishing boat was IMPERILED by high winds, but it management to reach port safely

A. Pushed
B. Endangered
C. Disturbed
D. Blown

Question 179:

From options A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the following sentence:

Surprisingly, Musa turned. The job offer

A. Away
B. In
C. Out
D. Down

Question 180:

From the words letter A to D, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence:

She was REPRIMANDED by her boss for negligence

A. Sacked
B. Punished
C. Rebuked
D. Surcharged