UNN 2014 POST UTME QUESTIONS ENGLISH LANGUAGE

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

QUESTION 1

In the sentence, choose the word that is SIMILAR IN MEANING to the word
italicized / underline in the sentence.
We consider the recent silver jubilee celebration in the state a very historic event.
A. important
B. memorable
C. ancient
D. critical

Correct Answer: A

QUESTION 2

In the sentence, choose the word that is SIMILAR IN MEANING to the word
italicized / underline in the sentence.

The governor's address during his recent visit to our mown was delivered extempore.
A. out-of-hand
B. timely
C. off-hand
D. expertly

Correct Answer: C

QUESTION 3

In the sentence, choose the word that is SIMILAR IN MEANING to the word
italicized / underline in the sentence.

One of the candidates was handed over to due police for attending the interview with
spurious credentials.
A. false
B. incomplete
C. unsigned
D. altered

Correct Answer: A

QUESTION 4

In the sentence, choose the word that is SIMILAR IN MEANING to the word
italicized / underline in the sentence.

There is a theory that postulates that all Nigerian languages derive from one source.
A. confirms
B. affirms
C. suggests
D. emphasizes

Correct Answer: C


QUESTION 5

In the sentence, choose the word that is SIMILAR IN MEANING to the word
italicized / underline in the sentence.

The candidate was disqualified as a result of his irreverent behaviour
A. shameful
B. disrespectful
C. careless
D. abnormal

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION 6

In the question, choose the option that best completes the gap.

The rain ______ when the accident took place
A. has stoped
B. stopped
C. was stopped
D. had stoped

Correct Answer: D

QUESTION 7

In the question, choose the option that best completes the gap.

Players for the next FIFA world competition have been ______
A. chosen
B. chosed
C. choosen
D. choosed

Correct Answer: A

QUESTION 8

In the question, choose the option that best completes the gap.

The boy was _______ by snake early this morning
A. beaten
B. bitten
C. bit
D. bite

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION 9

In the question, choose the option that best completes the gap.

It is desirable that you ______ there when he arrives.
A. be
B. are
C. will be
D. should be

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION 10

In the question, choose the option that best completes the gap.

If I ________ in Udenta's position, I would go into politics.
A. am
B. was
C. were
D. be

Correct Answer: C

QUESTION 11

In the sentence, choose the word that best completes the meaning of the
sentence

The manager failed to control his staff because he was very ________
A. rash
B. indiscreet
C. reckless
D. tactless

Correct Answer: D

QUESTION 12

In the sentence, choose the word that best completes the meaning of the
sentence

The usefulness of the fertilizer in modern farming should be widely _________
A. diffused
B. disseminated
C. spread
D. scattered

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION 13

In the sentence, choose the word that best completes the meaning of the
sentence

He was the only candidate' who failed the interview. So he had to bear his _______
A. disaster
B. misfortune
C. catastrophe
D. calamity

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION 14

In the sentence, choose the word that best completes the meaning of the
sentence

The death of the night-guard continues to be a ________ to the police.
A. confusion
B. puzzle
C. quagmire
D. problem

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION 15

In the sentence, choose the word that best completes the meaning of the
sentence

A few politicians were _______ from the accusation of wrong doing.
A. restrained
B. rescued
C. absolved
D. precluded

Correct Answer: C

QUESTION 16

In the sentence, choose the word that is OPPOSITE IN MEANING to the word in
italic/underlined in the sentence.

The officer has commended the cordial relationship existing between the soldiers and the
civilians.

A. disordered
B. confused
C. strained
D. unfortunate

Correct Answer: C


QUESTION 17

In the sentence, choose the word that is OPPOSITE IN MEANING to the word in
italic/underlined in the sentence.

Many foreign experts would like to establish in this country because the environment is
congenial.

A. hostile
B. in hospitable
C. aggressive
D. offensive

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION 18

In the sentence, choose the word that is OPPOSITE IN MEANING to the word in
italic/underlined in the sentence.

The new chairman has exhibited prudence in his handling of the revenue.

A. impudence
B. shabbiness
C. dishonesty
D. recklessness

Correct Answer: D

QUESTION 19

In the sentence, choose the word that is OPPOSITE IN MEANING to the word in
italic/underlined in the sentence.

There is no point dissipating energy on a useless argument
A. destroying
B. marshalling
C. storing
D. conserving

Correct Answer: D

QUESTION 20

In the sentence, choose the word that is OPPOSITE IN MEANING to the word in
italic/underlined in the sentence

There is much apathy among youths nowadays towards reading novels.
A. indecision
B. enthusiasm
C. indifference
D. inclination

Correct Answer: C