UNIZIK English Language 2017/2018 Day 1 Past Questions

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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrases in Italics.

The accident victim received a superficial wound from the crash.

A.a serious
B.a painless
C.an internal
D.an external

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrases in Italics.

Obi's dog is old but still lively.

A.attractive
B.howling
C.barking
D.frisky

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrases in Italics.

His taciturnity amazed everyone in the court during the legal tussle.

A.obliviousness
B.sensibility
C.reticence
D.pervasiveness

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrases in Italics.

The penury gave him a life time of hunger

A.avariciousness
B.affluence
C.poverty
D.penny pinching

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrases in Italics.

The common practice among some media practitioners is to be sensational in their reporting

A.prevalent
B.rampant
C.ordinary
D.cogent

In each of the Questions below, fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.

The new singlet factory is built on ........... the of Aba township.

A.outstretch
B.outskates
C.outskirts
D.outskirt

In each of the Questions below, fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.

My uncle is one of the ............ of the society.

A.elitists
B.elites
C.elite
D.elitist

In each of the Questions below, fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.

The students rounded .......... their party late.

A.up
B.of
C.off
D.out

In each of the Questions below, fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.

Her evidence led .......... the nailing of the suspect.

A.at
B.into
C.in
D.to

In each of the Questions below, fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.

They went for the competition in every ...........

A.high spirit
B.high spirits
C.good spirit
D.good spirit

Choose the option that is opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in Italics.

The teacher recounted two events that were analogous with each other.

A.similar with
B.advantageous to
C.distant from
D.different from

Choose the option that is opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in Italics.

The Principal was filled with scorn when we gave our reason for coming late.

A.contempt
B.sympathy
C.anger
D.pity

Choose the option that is opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in Italics.

Young people have a penchant for fast cars.

A.likeness
B.passion
C.madness
D.dislike

Choose the option that is opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in Italics.

Most of his latest actions are militant in nature.

A.commanding
B.civil
C.zealous
D.passionate

Choose the option that is opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in Italics.

Life has become a misery for many owing to the harsh economic condition in the country.

A.drudgery
B.ridicule
C.ritual
D.comfort

In each of the questions below, choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The syllables are written in capital letters.

jurisprudence :

A.JUrisprudence
B.juRISprudence
C.jurisPRUdence
D.jurispruDENCE

In each of the questions below, choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The syllables are written in capital letters.

A.SUburbanite
B.suBURbanite
C.suburBAnite
D.suburbaNITE

In each of the questions below, choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The syllables are written in capital letters.

departmentalize:

A.departMENtalize
B.dePARTmentalize
C.DEpartmentalize
D.departmenTAlize

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

A.salt
B.walk
C.Psalm
D.chalk

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

A.father
B.path
C.they
D.that

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

She lived a virtuous life

A.Modest
B.Brave
C.Normal
D.Righteous

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Mary was kept in solitary confinement

A.Idle
B.Quiet
C.Lonely
D.Harsh

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Marian does not have the stamina to run that race.

A.Courage
B.Energy
C.Determination
D.Ability

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The team has an arduous task ahead of it.

A.a severe
B.A heavy
C.A strenuous
D.An enjoyable

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Modou is endowed with great potential.

A.enlightened
B.Provided
C.Gifted
D.Inspired