BUK English Language 2011/2012 Past Questions

```Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words```
The measures that were introduced to accelerate the process of national development have been in fact .........

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I thought that the comments made by the secretary were quite innocuous but the chairman considered them ........

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The ........ of the few rich in our society contrasts with the poverty of the masses.

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Bola was vocal in protesting against the high handedness of the police unlike Sola who was

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The rather insignificant effort he made yielded .......... results

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Ibrahim's flamboyant lifestyle contrasts sharply with Amino's attitude

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The young man was advised to be ......... not rigid on critical issues if he wanted to make a good career in politics

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At the end of the crisis, the leaders declared that there was neither victor nor

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Rather than show remorse for his offense, he remained

```From the word lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following```
Many people died in the ........ accident.

```From the word lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following```
Despite all our pleas, the manager remained ....... in his refusal of our request

```From the word lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following```
Poor feeding causes ......... in children.

```From the word lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following```
The shrill voice of the actor .......... across the hall

```From the word lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following```
Femi has a .......... appetite

```From the word lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following```
The government has placed an .......... on further recruitment of staff

```After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence```
The peace meeting nipped the crises in the bud. This means that

```After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence```
Emeka passed his examinations with flying colors. This means Emeka

```After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence```
Bella had a field day at the dancing competition. This means that Bella

```After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence```
Bello's plans amount to building castles in the air. This means that Bello's plans are

```After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence```
The appearance which the famous actor made last month was his swan song. This means that

```After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence```
Sanusi does not let the grass under his feet grow. This means that Sanusi

```From the words or group of words lettered A to E below, each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that s nearest in meaning to underlined word as used in the sentence.```
Adamu will have to face the consequences of his actions

```From the words or group of words lettered A to E below, each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that s nearest in meaning to underlined word as used in the sentence.```
You will incur your father's wrath if you do that

```From the words or group of words lettered A to E below, each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that s nearest in meaning to underlined word as used in the sentence.```
The devastation caused by the earthquake was shocking

```From the words or group of words lettered A to E below, each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that s nearest in meaning to underlined word as used in the sentence.```
The preacher warned the congregation against worrying unduly about mundane things.

```From the words or group of words lettered A to E below, each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that s nearest in meaning to underlined word as used in the sentence.```
I have implicit confidence in Mary's ability to win the race

```From the words or group of words lettered A to E below, each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that s nearest in meaning to underlined word as used in the sentence.```
The points he made are germane to the argument

```From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.```
He preferred travelling by road ......... travelling by air

```From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.```
The police are ........ the trail of the suspect

```From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.```
.......... candidates passed in English language than in mathematics

```From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.```
Alhaji Musa owns fifty ........

```From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.```
Jimoh ......... to school nowadays.

```From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.```
He ......... say it to my face that I did that

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One of his greatest achievements ......... the restoration of order and stability to the company

```From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.```
If I had heard this earlier, I ........ given him the job

```From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.```
Mr. Smith had worked here before leaving for the U.K

```From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.```
Who saw the accused ......... the purse from the complainant's handbag?

```From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.```
.......... to bring the authority before he can collect the money?

```From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.```
Fortunately, my father .......... the scene explosion occurred.