ABU English Language 2018/2019 Past Questions

SECTION 1 ```In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence. ```
Tome is refined but his brother is rather …………….

```In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence. ```
Lions are in extinction in The Gambia but monkeys are still in …………….

```In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence. ```
Mary’s explanation was explicit but mine was …………….

```In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence. ```
That road which used to be wide now appears ……………..because of the new drainage

```In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence. ```
In the past, any person who angered the gods was made to …………….. them

The university has large collection of sporting ..........

```In questions 1 to 10, fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gaps```
Ekatte is to acquire knowledge, but also eager to display it.

```Choose the expression or word which BEST COMPLETES each sentence```
I am intent ______ continuing my course

```Choose the expression or word which BEST COMPLETES each sentence```
______ equations use letters to stand for numbers.

```From the option A to D, choose the expression that is OPPOSITE IN MEANING to the underlined word(s)```
Elemi’s sagacity contrasted sharply with his friend’s ___________