DELSU English Language 2016/2017 Past Questions

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Question 1
Tony spends most of his spare time at his medium- sized farm. Located on the fringes of the capital city along Okigwe road, the farm is a haven for the lover of retreat. It occupies an undulating land which stretches for a good distance. The farm enjoys a modest canopy formed by palm trees, banana branches and coconut trees. The barbed wire fence blends harmoniously with the surrounding Lush of the green foliage.
There on the heart of the form, Torry raises small animals that include rabbits, goat sand pigs.
He ensures that the animals particularly the pigs that form the main naira earners, are always in peak conditions. This Torry does by seeing it that they receive their regular clinical attention similarly, he always insists that the pens are cleaned and sanitized. Not surprisingly, the droppings from the
animals are constantly carted away by enthusiastic formers. They believe that the application should significantly boost their own harvest. This in part explains why there has always been a good hassle for the droppings from Torry's farm. In some other ways, the patronage is emblematic. Some of the farmers simply yearn through their inner thoughts to make a statement. Whenever Torry is out of his station the farm manager follows religiously the strict regimen already established.
The second sentence suggest that Torry's farm is good
  • A.for religious camping and meditation
  • B.for escaping from the city nose
  • C.as a rendezvous for lovers
  • D.as a location for serious meetings
Objective
Question 2
Tony spends most of his spare time at his medium- sized farm. Located on the fringes of the capital city along Okigwe road, the farm is a haven for the lover of retreat. It occupies an undulating land which stretches for a good distance. The farm enjoys a modest canopy formed by palm trees, banana branches and coconut trees. The barbed wire fence blends harmoniously with the surrounding Lush of the green foliage.
There on the heart of the form, Torry raises small animals that include rabbits, goat sand pigs.
He ensures that the animals particularly the pigs that form the main naira earners, are always in peak conditions. This Torry does by seeing it that they receive their regular clinical attention similarly, he always insists that the pens are cleaned and sanitized. Not surprisingly, the droppings from the
animals are constantly carted away by enthusiastic formers. They believe that the application should significantly boost their own harvest. This in part explains why there has always been a good hassle for the droppings from Torry's farm. In some other ways, the patronage is emblematic. Some of the farmers simply yearn through their inner thoughts to make a statement. Whenever Torry is out of his station the farm manager follows religiously the strict regimen already established.
From the description of the farm and surrounding, we can infer that the barbed wire is ....
  • A.fading because of rain
  • B.an unnecessary addition protection
  • C.colourless in its appearance
  • D.probably green in colour
Objective
Question 3
Tony spends most of his spare time at his medium- sized farm. Located on the fringes of the capital city along Okigwe road, the farm is a haven for the lover of retreat. It occupies an undulating land which stretches for a good distance. The farm enjoys a modest canopy formed by palm trees, banana branches and coconut trees. The barbed wire fence blends harmoniously with the surrounding Lush of the green foliage.
There on the heart of the form, Torry raises small animals that include rabbits, goat sand pigs.
He ensures that the animals particularly the pigs that form the main naira earners, are always in peak conditions. This Torry does by seeing it that they receive their regular clinical attention similarly, he always insists that the pens are cleaned and sanitized. Not surprisingly, the droppings from the
animals are constantly carted away by enthusiastic formers. They believe that the application should significantly boost their own harvest. This in part explains why there has always been a good hassle for the droppings from Torry's farm. In some other ways, the patronage is emblematic. Some of the farmers simply yearn through their inner thoughts to make a statement. Whenever Torry is out of his station the farm manager follows religiously the strict regimen already established.
They receive their regular clinical attention, this means that
  • A.the animals are taken to the clinic regularly
  • B.the animals are under constant observation
  • C.the animals are given regular vaccination.
  • D.the animals have a doctor at the farm.
Objective
Question 4
Tony spends most of his spare time at his medium- sized farm. Located on the fringes of the capital city along Okigwe road, the farm is a haven for the lover of retreat. It occupies an undulating land which stretches for a good distance. The farm enjoys a modest canopy formed by palm trees, banana branches and coconut trees. The barbed wire fence blends harmoniously with the surrounding Lush of the green foliage.
There on the heart of the form, Torry raises small animals that include rabbits, goat sand pigs.
He ensures that the animals particularly the pigs that form the main naira earners, are always in peak conditions. This Torry does by seeing it that they receive their regular clinical attention similarly, he always insists that the pens are cleaned and sanitized. Not surprisingly, the droppings from the
animals are constantly carted away by enthusiastic formers. They believe that the application should significantly boost their own harvest. This in part explains why there has always been a good hassle for the droppings from Torry's farm. In some other ways, the patronage is emblematic. Some of the farmers simply yearn through their inner thoughts to make a statement. Whenever Torry is out of his station the farm manager follows religiously the strict regimen already established.
The farmer who use the animal droppings from Torry's think that; .....
  • A.their harvest will increase
  • B.their crops wil remain healthy
  • C.their farm will inexpensive
  • D.their farm will be a model
Objective
Question 5
Tony spends most of his spare time at his medium- sized farm. Located on the fringes of the capital city along Okigwe road, the farm is a haven for the lover of retreat. It occupies an undulating land which stretches for a good distance. The farm enjoys a modest canopy formed by palm trees, banana branches and coconut trees. The barbed wire fence blends harmoniously with the surrounding Lush of the green foliage.
There on the heart of the form, Torry raises small animals that include rabbits, goat sand pigs.
He ensures that the animals particularly the pigs that form the main naira earners, are always in peak conditions. This Torry does by seeing it that they receive their regular clinical attention similarly, he always insists that the pens are cleaned and sanitized. Not surprisingly, the droppings from the
animals are constantly carted away by enthusiastic formers. They believe that the application should significantly boost their own harvest. This in part explains why there has always been a good hassle for the droppings from Torry's farm. In some other ways, the patronage is emblematic. Some of the farmers simply yearn through their inner thoughts to make a statement. Whenever Torry is out of his station the farm manager follows religiously the strict regimen already established.
Tony's farm manager can be described as
  • A.a religions person
  • B.sympathetic individual
  • C.a good imitator
  • D.a responsible worker.
Objective
Question 14
After each of the sentences in question 14-15, is a list of possible interpretations. Choose the interpretation most appropriate for each sentence.
Had they not spoken to their uncle, they could have stayed in the room. This means
  • A.because they spoke to their uncle, they are now elsewhere
  • B.because they did not speak to their uncle, they are not elsewhere
  • C.even though they spoke to their uncle, they are still in the room
  • D.because they spoke to their uncle, they are still in the room
Objective