DELSU English Language 2017/2018 Past Questions

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A.Useless
B.Difficult
C.Interesting
D.Satisfactory
E.Attractive

In questions 2 to 5 choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) in italics

The hefty warder came in and all the prisoners snuffed out their cigarettes.

A.extinguished
B.Put out
C.squeezed
D.Put down

Question 3
In questions 2 to 5 choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) in italics
The senior prefect had to carry the can because he refused to identify the culprit.
A.dispose the can to the refuse
B.accept responsibility
C.be made one of the scape-goats
D.bear the burnt
Objective

Question 4
In questions 2 to 5 choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) in italics
The news of his performance in the sessional examination has made Okechukwu crestfallen
A.highly irritable
B.dejected
C.elated
D.pompous
Objective

Question 5
In questions 2 to 5 choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) in italics
The builders taste reflected superflous grandeur
A.excellent
B.superlative
C.expensive
D.too much
Objective

Question 6
In questions 6 to 9 choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in italics
The President made a passionate appeal for calm
A.Inflamed
B.disturbing
C.intense
D.lively
Objective

Question 7
In questions 6 to 9 choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in italics
The administrator’s apathy was soon noticed by all his subordinate
A.Indifference
B.kindness
C.concern
D.inefficiency
Objective

Question 8
In questions 6 to 9 choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in italics
Mali stole the day’s takings from the bakery
A.receipts collections
B.collections
C.contributions
D.offerings
Objective

Question 9
In questions 6 to 9 choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in italics
The way he handled the whole issue was rather despicable
A.disturbing
B.likeable
C.contemptible
D.frustrating
Objective

Question 10
In each of questions 10 to 13 choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill the gaps
The schools will____ for Easter in another six weeks
A.break all
B.break away
C.break out
D.break
Objective

Question 11
In each of questions 10 to 13 choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill the gaps
The man rose to an important position as a result of ___ hard work
A.sheer
B.cheer
C.share
D.shear
Objective

Question 12
In each of questions 10 to 13 choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill the gaps
The attitude of my students to ___ baffles me
A.pronunciation
B.pronounciation
C.pronounceation
D.pronunceation
Objective

Question 13
In each of questions 10 to 13 choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill the gaps
He ____ by now; I can hear all the people shouting.
A.would have arrived
B.must have arrived
C.had arrived
D.should have arrived
Objective

Question 14
In each of questions 14 to 15, fill each gap with the appropriate option from the list following the gap.
In ____we, as politicians, are identified with the masses.
A.a more deeper sense
B.a much deeper sense
C.a most deeper sense
D.much deeper sense
Objective

Question 15
In each of questions 14 to 15, fill each gap with the appropriate option from the list following the gap.
It has been confirmed that the election ___ held in July
A.will be
B.is being
C.has been
D.have being
Objective

Question 16
In each of the questions 16 and 17, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence
People may not pick flowers in this park
A.People can pick flowers in this park
B.people may not wish to pick flowers in this park
C.people are prohibited from picking flowers in this park
D.people cannot pick flowers from this park
Objective

Question 17
In each of the questions 16 and 17, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence
Bolade would make a mess of cooking the rice
A.it was typical of Bolade to make a mess of things
B.Bolade cannot cook
C.Bolade will not cook the rice well
D.Bolade does not like cooking rice
Objective

Question 18
In each of the questions 18 to 20, choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined
Character
A.Unique
B.Charade
C.Arch
D.Church
Objective

Question 19
In each of the questions 18 to 20, choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined
Bushes
A.Shapes
B.Shoe
C.Rapes
D.Rakes
Objective

Question 20
In each of the questions 18 to 20, choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined
Garage
A.Gear
B.Sure
C.Pressure
D.Measure
Objective

Question 21
In each of the questions 21 to 25, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. Each question carries 2 marks.
The politician’s inflammatory remarks were heavily criticized
A.The Politician’s rude remarks were heavily criticized
B.The Politician’s provocative remarks were heavily criticized
C.The politician’s bombastic remarks were heavily criticized
D.The politician’s tribalistic remarks were heavily criticized.
Objective

Question 22
In each of the questions 21 to 25, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. Each question carries 2 marks.
If he were here it could be more fun.
A.He did not show up and so the occasion lacked much
B.He was being expected to supply more
C.There was no fun because he was not present
D.He was expected but did not show up to the occasion
Objective

Question 23
In each of the questions 21 to 25, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. Each question carries 2 marks.
Though he is our elected representative, he often takes a rather jaundiced view of our problem
A.He takes a rather hazy view of our problems
B.He takes an unfavorable position concerning our problems
C.He takes a rather forceful view of our problems
D.He takes a sickly view of our problems
Objective

Question 24
In each of the questions 21 to 25, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. Each question carries 2 marks.
When I visited James I only gave him a congratulatory card on account of his promotion.
A. The only person I visited was James and nobody else
B.It was only James and I that I gave a congratulatory card to
C.All I gave James when I visited him was a congratulatory card
D.All I did when I visited James was given a congratulatory card
Objective

Question 25
In each of the questions 21 to 25, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. Each question carries 2 marks.
The events of last Friday show that there is no love lost between the Principal and the Vice-principal
A.They like each other
B.They work independently
C.They cannot part company
D.They dislike each other
Objective