UNICAL English Language 2018/2019 Model 1 Past Questions

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Identify the word closest in meaning to the ones underlined

I woke up feeling rather queer

A.fine
B.strange
C.strong
D.tired

Identify the word closest in meaning to the ones underlined

If he declines the offer, it will be better for him:

A.ignored
B.denies
C.snubs
D.rejects

Identify the word closest in meaning to the ones underlined

Our club encourages benevolence

A.affluence
B.sincerity
C.charity
D.association

Identify the word closest in meaning to the ones underlined

Such utterances are inimical to the peaceful co-existence of the two communities

A.unhelpful
B.unimportant
C.harmful
D.useless

Choose the word(s) opposite in meaning to the underlined word

Our government is making determine efforts to eradicate illiteracy.

A.compulsory
B.ineffective
C.innocent
D.unreliable

Choose the word(s) opposite in meaning to the underlined word

Nnamdi Azikiwe university has a large intake of student each year

A.rejection
B.product
C.furiously
D.turn-out

Choose the word(s) opposite in meaning to the underlined word

Rita flogged the girl reluctantly

A.eagerly
B.calmly
C.furiously
D.laboriously

Choose the word(s) opposite in meaning to the underlined word

The judge blamed the plaintiff for misleading the court.

A.defendant
B.complaint
C.accused
D.prosecution

Choose the word(s) opposite in meaning to the underlined word

The demonstrators have refused to call off their action.

A.consolidate
B.start
C.examine
D.end

Choose the word(s) opposite in meaning to the underlined word

The policeman was asked to investigate the matter.

A.ask about
B.forget about
C.examine
D.inquire about

Choose the words or phrases which best fill(s) the gap(s)

There’s ______ ventilation in this room, that’s why you don’t breathe well.

A.few
B.little
C.a few
D.a little

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Whenever he puts the light on, someone ____ to disturb him.

A.came
B.has come
C.comes
D.would come

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It ______ be taken for repair after all, its working again

A.couldn’t
B.shouldn’t
C.mightn’t
D.needn’t

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The visit of the patron of the club _____ the words of the players.

A.elated
B.induced
C.boasted
D.boosted

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The man advised his children not to give _____ to the temptations of the city.

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

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_______ were sent to the library by the English teacher.

A.I and Udoh
B.Udoh and me
C.Udoh and I
D.Myself and udoh

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You’re not too tired to continue _______?

A.are you
B.isn’t it
C.can’t you
D.is it

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Hardly had the journey started _____ the engine developed fault.

A.that
B.when
C.than
D.soon

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The principal was not aware of _____ the visitors on their arrival.

A.to have met
B.that he should have met
C.that he met
D.to meet the visitor on their arrival

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John was glad _______

A.were the exams
B.the exams were over
C.the exams to be over
D.at the exams which over