Post Utme English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 281:

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.

It appears Sade's success at the last examination has gone to her head. This means that Sade is

A. Conceited
B. Too happy
C. Crazy
D. Impudent

Question 282:

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.

Little Sheila is always as lively as a kitten. This means that Sheila is always

A. Wearing bright dresses
B. Very realistic in what she does
C. Moving quickly like a kitten
D. Gay and cheerful

Question 283:

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.

This masquerade appears once in a blue moon. This means that the masquera appears

A. On very rare occasions
B. When the moon is blue
C. Whenever a special request is made
D. Once a month

Question 284:

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

Okon is quite hardworking but his problem is that he has too many irons in the fire. This means that Okon.

A. Is a blacksmith
B. Takes on more problems that he can cope with
C. Is very good at solving problem
D. Is a very successful businessman

Question 285:

From the words or group of words below the following sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined group of words as used in the sentence.

It takes a great deal of STAMINA to run the marathon race

A. Courage
B. Determination
C. Energy
D. Intelligence
E. Cleverness