UNILAG English Language 2011/2012 Past Questions

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After his prison experience. Olumonkey decided to go straight. This means that he decided to.

A.hold his head tip and walk with defiance
B.change his religion
C.live an honest life
D.stop using drugs

Pastor Paul spoke with his tongue in his cheek when he said that Fbatimilehin was the best student in Arctic. This means that Pastor Paul

A.did not mean what he said
B.was disappointed
C.was angry
D.tried to encourage

They did not know what to expect and so decided to play it by ear. This means that they decided to

A.listen attentively to everyone
B.act according to circumstances
C.pretend to be deaf
D.prepare for the worst

Surprisingly, Musa turned ..... the job other

A.away
B.in
C.out
D.down

We have no choice ......... to do what they demand.

A.except
B.than
C.unless
D.but

The committee has submitted its report ........... the students

A.in
B.for
C.about
D.on

The chairman told members that he was open ..... suggestions

A.to
B.for
C.about
D.on

Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter. Disturb

A.comfort
B.affair
C.carry
D.search

Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter. Pause

A.country
B.span
C.dual
D.pounce

From the words letter A to D, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence: Amina is the one who initiated the quarrel, not Nikel!

A.stoned
B.stopped
C.settled
D.fuelled

From the words letter A to D, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence: She was reprimanded by her boss for negligence

A.sacked
B.rebuked
C.punished
D.surcharged

From the words letter A to D, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence: Why should I retract my statement when it is nothing but the truth?

A.alter
B.deny
C.withdraw
D.condemn

For the management, your remarks amount to a slap ....... . the face

A.on
B.upon
C.at
D.in

The chairman told members that he was open..... suggestions

A.to
B.for
C.about
D.on

We saved a ....... of lions at the game reserve

A.pride
B.family
C.band
D.group