Post Utme University of llorin English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

From the interpretations given below, choose the one you consider most appropriate for each of the sentences given below.

I am not going to allow anyone to lead me by the nose. This means that I won't permit anyone to

A. Pull my nose
B. Push me by the nose
C. Fool me
D. Persuade me to do anything one wishes.

Question 22:

From the interpretations given below, choose the one you consider most appropriate for each of the sentences given below.

Considering its lack of training, our team has acquitted itself well. This means that our team

A. Is well equipped
B. Has made many acquaintance
C. Has performed excellently well
D. Has performed very poorly

Question 23:

Choose the one that is opposite or closest opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

Uncontrolled access to the Internet is more of a curse rather than a to our youth.

A. Benefit
B. Profit
C. Blessing
D. Punishment

Question 24:

Choose the one that is opposite or closest opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

Rigid application of rules is sometimes better than the ____________ application of side rules.

A. Firm
B. Flexible
C. Harsh
D. Generous

Question 25:

Choose the one that is opposite or closest opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

He was initially indifferent to their plans, but with the passage of time, he showed signs of ____________

A. Difference
B. Obligation
C. Concern
D. Kindness