UNICAL English Language 2007/2008 Past Questions

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Choose the expression or word which BEST COMPLETES each sentence

I am intent ______ continuing my course

A.on
B.with
C.as
D.to
E.at

Choose the expression or word which BEST COMPLETES each sentence

______ equations use letters to stand for numbers.

A.simultenous
B.simultaneous
C.simultanous
D.simultaneous

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 ___________

A.timidity
B.wisdom
C.fluency
D.foolishness

From the option A to D, choose the expression that is OPPOSITE IN MEANING to the underlined word(s)

Some people keep ferocious animals as pets

A.gentle
B.wild
C.fierce
D.domestic

From the option listed A – D select the word that best CAPTURED THE MEANING of the italicized part of the sentences

Every visitor to Calabar must visit where photographs and architects of early European colonial presence in Nigeria are kept.

A.Archives
B.Ranch
C.Market
D.Museum

From the options A to D, choose the expression that is NEAREST IN MEANING to the underlined word

Ebire’s generosity turned out to be her Achilles’ heel.

A.strong point
B.favourite habit
C.weak point
D.less popular virtue

Choose the expression or word which BEST COMPLETES each sentence

The giant hydro-electric project is among the _____ of colonial rule in Southern Africa.

A.inheritance
B.remnants
C.legacies
D.evidence

Choose the expression or word which BEST COMPLETES each sentence

Ukpabio is proficient _______ tailoring

A.with
B.in
C.of
D.at

Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE IN MEANING to the underlined

The demonstration was organized by hoodlums

A.Criminals
B.activists
C.thugs
D.soldiers

Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE IN MEANING to the underlined

The plaintiff convinced the court that the murder was inadvertent

A.Brutal
B.wicked
C.carless
D.premeditated