Post Utme English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 411:

From options A to D choose the nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underline in the sentence:

ACCOUNTABILITY is certainly a desirable quality in a politician

A. Respectability
B. Courage
C. Responsibility
D. Diligence

Question 412:

From options A to D choose the nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underline in the sentence:

The COMMON practice among some media practitioners is to be sensational in their reporting

A. Prevalent
B. Rampant
C. Ordinary
D. Cogent

Question 413:

From options A to D choose the nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underline in the sentence:
That FATEFUL decision changed the company's outlook in many ways.

A. Wonderful
B. Disastrous
C. Uncontrollable
D. Unsuccessful

Question 414:

From options A to D choose the nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underline in the sentence:

The accident victim received a SUPERFICIAL wound from the crash.

A. A serious
B. A painless
C. An internal
D. An external

Question 415:

From options A to D choose the nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underline in the sentence:

The boxer FIZZLED out just in the sixth round

A. Knocked out his opponent
B. Showed off his talents
C. Became tired but fought on spiritedly
D. Surrendered rather disappointingly