Post Utme English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 416:

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

The manager described Mfon as a man of VEHEMENT character

A. Weak and Uninterested
B. Strong and insistent
C. Troublesome and noisy
D. Clever and helpful

Question 417:

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

Obi's dog is old but still LIVELY

A. Attractive
B. Howling
C. Barking
D. Frisky

Question 418:

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

His TACITURNITY amazed everyone in the court during the legal tussle

A. Obliviousness
B. Reticence
C. Sensibility
D. Pervasiveness

Question 419:

From options A to D choose the nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underline in the sentence:
The greatness of the creator of the universe is always INEXPRESSIBLE to many adherents of certain faiths.

A. Inevitable
B. Wonderful
C. Ineffable
D. Unbearable

Question 420:

From options A to D choose the nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underline in the sentence:
We made a PILE in the business deal.

A. Lost a lot of money
B. Earned a lot of money
C. Broke even
D. Cut corners