OAU English Language 2011/2012 Past Questions

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A.worthless
B.vain
C.dangerous
D.useless

Objective

Question 2

Choose the words that are closer in meaning to the words in initial positions

halt:

A.wait
B.fault
C.stop
D.stay

Objective

Question 3

Choose the words that are closer in meaning to the words in initial positions

virtuous:

A.seeing
B.good
C.upright
D.religious

Objective

Question 4

Choose the words that are closer in meaning to the words in initial positions

renowned:

A.famous
B.popular
C.well read
D.familiar

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Question 5

Choose the words that are closer in meaning to the words in initial positions

solitary:

A.private
B.sultry
C.alone
D.lonely

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Question 6

In each of questions 6 and 7, choose the option that best competes the gap(s)

The car owner does not think about the .......... of his vehicle and other payments involved in owning it.

A.transportation
B.depreciation
C.calculation
D.appreciation

Objective

Question 7

In each of questions 6 and 7, choose the option that best competes the gap(s)

We shall offer a good job to a ............ to register guests in the Central Hotel.

A.waiter
B.watchman
C.cashier
D.receptionist

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Question 8

In each of the questions 8 and 9, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in italics

Lola was agitated when the sad news of her mother's accident was broken to her.

A.excited
B.calm
C.uncontrollable
D.unreasonable

Objective

Question 9

In each of the questions 8 and 9, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in italics

The president took exception to the ignoble role the young man played in the matter.

A.honourable
B.embarrassing
C.dishonourable
D.extraordinary

Objective

Question 10

In each of questions 10 to 12, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

The crowd in the hall is intimidating

A.the crowd is frightening
B.The crowd is angry
C.the crowd is overwhelming
D.the crowd is riotous

Objective

Question 11

In each of questions 10 to 12, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

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

Question 12

In each of questions 10 to 12, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

Adawo is an imp.

A.Adawo behaves badly
B.Adawo behaves decently
C.Adawo behaves differently
D.Adawo behaves queerly

Objective

Question 13

In questions 13 and 14, select from the options to fill in the gaps

There is not ........... sense in what that politician has just said.

A.many
B.plenty
C.lot of
D.much

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Question 14

In questions 13 and 14, select from the options to fill in the gaps

The candidate made ............ at the village square a day before the elections.

A.a sermon
B.an address
C.a eulogy
D.a lecture
E.a speech

Objective

Question 15

In each of questions 15 to 17, choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

The city ......... as a federal capital only ......... the last twenty years.

A.existed/over
B.has existed / for
C.was existing / from
D.is existing / in

Objective

Question 16

In each of questions 15 to 17, choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

he is .......... Kaduna ........ an official assignment.

A.at / in
B.at / for
C.in / on
D.for / in

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Question 17

In each of questions 15 to 17, choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

The members of the other team agree .......... all the terms of the contract

A.on
B.by
C.to
D.with

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Question 18

In each of question 18 and 19, choose the word(s) or phrases which best fill(s) the gap(s)

After Jerry had made the bed, he .......... on it.

A.layed
B.laid
C.lied
D.lay

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Question 19

In each of question 18 and 19, choose the word(s) or phrases which best fill(s) the gap(s)

The buildings damaged by the rainstorm ............. schools, hospitals and private houses.

A.included
B.include
C.were include
D.was including

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Question 20

In each of questions 20 and 21 fill the gap(s) with the most appropriate option.

.......... any problems, I shall travel to London tomorrow on a business trip.

A.in spite of
B.given
C.barring
D.in case

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Question 21

In each of questions 20 and 21 fill the gap(s) with the most appropriate option.

I can't stand people praying into my private life', Ladi said '..............' agreed Agbemu.

A.Me either
B.Me too
C.I also
D.Likewise myself

Objective

Question 22

In each of questions 22 to 25, choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

cheap:

A.machine
B.sheep
C.chip
D.chemist

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Question 23

In each of questions 22 to 25, choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

school:

A.cool
B.chart
C.itch
D.leech

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Question 24

In each of questions 22 to 25, choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

pharmacy:

A.every
B.rough
C.plough
D.wave

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Question 25

In each of questions 22 to 25, choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

happy:

A.our
B.eyes
C.honour
D.behind

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