Post Utme University of Uyo English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

Select the best possible interpretation for each sentence from the options given

The manager told Ayo to hold his tongue and get on With his work. This means Ayo was to ____________

A. Hold his tongue while working
B. Remain silent
C. Talk with his hand on his tongue
D. Keep his mouth open

Question 17:

Select the best possible interpretation for each sentence from the options given

It would not have been necessary to adjourn the meeting if the Chairman had been there. This means that

A. The meeting w not held because the chairman did not come.
B. The meeting was not adjourned
C. The chairman did not attend the meeting
D. There was no need to adjourn the meeting

Question 18:

Select the best possible interpretation for each sentence from the options given

In this broadcast, the governor tried to pour out on troubled waters by explaining to the people what led to his being abducted. This means the governor tried to

A. Calm the people
B. Warn the people
C. Spray oil on the lake
D. Cause uproar

Question 19:

Select the best possible interpretation for each sentence from the options given

The two buses had a close shave at the approach to the bridge. This means the two buses

A. Had a bread down
B. Had a head on collision
C. Had a narrow
D. Had a slight collision

Question 20:

Select the best possible interpretation for each sentence from the options given

Small though his contribution was, it did not go unacknowledged. This means that

A. He was not thanked although he gave a lot
B. He was thanked because he gave a little
C. He was thanked since he gave a lot
D. He was thanked although he gave very little