Post Utme University Of Lagos English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 236:

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretation of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate foreach sentence.

Mrs. Alabi was not around when her case was called and none of her colleagues was willing to hold brief for her. This means that:

A. Her colleagues were afraid licine
B. She was not trusted
C. Her colleagues do not want to represent her
D. She had quarreled with her colleagues.

Question 237:

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretation of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation thatyou consider most appropriate for each sentence.

Telling lies has become second nature to Kunle. This means that Kunle

A. Rarely tells lies
B. Always tells lies
C. Tells lies only on second thoughts
D. Learnt to tell lies from childhood

Question 238:

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretation of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation thatyou consider most appropriate for each sentence.

For us to accomplish the task successfully, all hands must be on check. This means that everybody ________

A. Should push with his hands
B. Will have travel by sea
C. Must cooperate
D. Should take a rest before continuing the task

Question 239:

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretation of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

The wedding was attended by the cream of the society. This means that the wedding was attended by

A. Everybody in the society
B. Only those who were invited
C. Very important people
D. Only the educated people

Question 240:

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretation of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the Interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

l want you to keep an eye on that child, This means that I want you to

A. Discipline the child
B. Keep the child busy all the time
C. Punish the child if he misbehave
D. Watch the child all the time