IMSU English Language 2013/2014 Past Questions

When I arrived, I noticed that Ada ______ the kitchen.

A.had swept
B.has swept
C.is sweeping
D.will sweep

The general wondered whether the new recruits were equal to the task ahead. This means that the general wasn't sure whether the new recruits

A.were sufficient in number
B.were enough
C.had experience
D.could do the job

Objective

Question 3

Not a single member of the board put in a good word for him. This means that

A.all the members criticized him
B.none of the members said anything favourable about him.
C.some of the members disliked him
D.none of the members spoke kindly to him

Objective

Question 4

Joe is very down to earth. This means that Joe is

A.a good farmer
B.short
C.practical and sensible
D.radical

Objective

Question 5

Uju kept her fingers crossed about hearing from John. This means that Uju

A.had her fingers crossed all day long.
B.waited to see John
C.hoped that John would contact her.
D.refused to write to John h.

Objective

Question 6

Researchers leave no stone unturned in their quest for solutions. This means that researchers

A.overturn everything
B.do everything possible.
C.disturb everybody
D.need a lot of help

Objective

Question 7

Nneka's stepmother keeps her nose to the grindstone. This means that Nneka's stepmother

A.makes Nneka grind
B.makes Nneka work all the time.
C.keeps her hand on her nose.
D.forces her to grindstones

Objective

Question 8

Most people usually steer a middle course in all they do. This means that most people

A.travel quite slowly.
B.work very hard.
C.live and do things moderately
D.do not drive very fast

Objective

Question 9

She delivered her speech without turning a hair. This means that she delivered her speech without.

A.any emotion.
B.combing her hair.
C.nodding
D.looking up.

Objective

Question 10

Although, wrestling is popular, it is not my cup of tea. This means that wrestling

A.is rough
B.is a primitive game
C.does not interest me.
D.is not lucrative.

Objective

Question 11

Which words are the closest in meaning to the ones underlined?
The marathon is a gruelling race

A.powerful
B.exhausting
C.interesting
D.distant

Objective

Question 12

Which words are the closest in meaning to the ones underlined?
The works of art in this gallery are priceless.

A.irreplaceable
B.precious
C.invaluable
D.durable

Objective

Question 13

Which words are the closest in meaning to the ones underlined?
The detective was perplexed when the clues pointed to several suspects.

A.Excited
B.worried
C.confused
D.outraged

Objective

Question 14

Which words are the closest in meaning to the ones underlined?
My father was sceptical about the story I told him

A.happy
B.doubtful
C.embarrassed
D.lukewarm

Objective

Question 15

Which words are the closest in meaning to the ones underlined?
The suspect refused to divulge the source of his information

A.confirm
B.disclose
C.extract
D.rock

Objective

Question 16

Which words are the closest in meaning to the ones underlined?
My uncle was so engrossed in his work that he didn't notice me come in.

A.fascinated
B.thrilled
C.absorbed
D.Overwhelmed

Objective

Question 17

Which words are the closest in meaning to the ones underlined?
The politician has an inordinate desire to become

A.unproven
B.excessive
C.incessant
D.strong

Objective

Question 18

Which words are the closest in meaning to the ones underlined?
The Chairman was given a tumultuous welcome.

A.terrible
B.Pleasant
C.noisy
D.well-organized

Objective

Question 19

Which words are the closest in meaning to the ones underlined?
Mr. Okoro has implicit confidence in his son's ability.

A.absolute
B.normal
C.partial
D.faithful

Objective

Question 20

Which words are the closest in meaning to the ones underlined?
The evidence of the witness was corroborated by the accused.

A.verified
B.alleged
C.confirmed
D.signed

Objective