Obafemi Awolowo University English Language Post Utme Past Questions and Answers

Question 1 :

From the alternatives suggested, select the answer that best expresses the same meaning as the expression italicized in each exercise.

I wonder if you would allow me to put out the fire.

A. I might
B. I can
C. I should
D. I have to
E. All of them

Question 2 :

From the alternatives suggested, select the answer that best expresses the same meaning as the expression italicized in each exercise.

Don't take the plate away; it is possible for the owner to ask for it.

A. The owner might
B. The owner can
C. The owner is going to
D. The owner will come to
E. None of them

Question 3 :

From the alternatives suggested, select the answer that best expresses the same meaning as the expression italicized in each exercise.

I know a carpenter that knows how to make that kind of wardrobe

A. Could
B. His the-know-how
C. Can
D. Canbe able
E. May be able to

Question 4 :

From the alternatives suggested, select the answer that best expresses the same meaning as the expression italicized in each exercise.

Frances, where is your male visitor? Don't lie to me, it is not possible that he has gone through the high window.

A. He couldn't have
B. He can't have
C. He shouldn't
D. He mustn't have
E. None of them

Question 5 :

From the alternatives suggested, select the answer that best expresses the same meaning as the expression italicized in each exercise.

When your great-grandmother was in Vietnam, did she have the ability to speak Chinese?

A. Had she been able
B. Was she enabled
C. Could she
D. How possible was it for her
E. None of them