UNILAG English Language 2013/2014 Past Questions

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A.Integrating
B.finishing
C.completing
D.initiating
E.organizing

Objective

Question 2

Choose the options opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

The manager who expected to be given respect was treated with ............

A.Dignity
B.scorn
C.shame
D.cruelty
E.disloyalty

Objective

Question 3

Choose the options opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

Those who had invitation cards were admitted to the party while those who had none were ............

A.Barred
B.repelled
C.expelled
D.compelled
E.restricted

Objective

Question 4

Choose the options opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

Too many theories will not help us: we need to be ...........

A.Bookish
B.hypothetical
C.antithetical
D.shrewd
E.practical

Objective

Question 5

Choose the options opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

Nobody expects him to show ........ for his children but certainly bestows too much affection on them.

A.love
B.concern
C.intimacy
D.devotion
E.hatred

Objective

Question 6

Choose the options opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

The challenger was crude and inexperienced in contrast to the champion who was ...........

A.great
B.exposed
C.celebrated
D. refined
E.strong

Objective

Question 7

Choose the options opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

What should have been a source of motivation for him proved a terrible source of .........

A.failure
B.farm
C.discouragement
D.uncertainty
E.discourage

Objective

Question 8

Choose the options opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

Ade is very conservative in his oil ideas whereas Bala is ............

A.radical
B.heretical
C.conventional
D.fanatical
E.impractical

Objective

Question 9

Choose the options opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

the government has been spending more money on preventive rather than on ........... medicine

A.modern
B.protective
C.diagnostic
D.traditional
E.curative

Objective

Question 10

From the options choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences

The fisherman threw a stone into the river and this caused a .........

A.Sprinkle
B.sparkle
C.splash
D.spring
E.storm

Objective

Question 11

From the options choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences

The play was so interesting that the ............ clapped for quite a long time at the end.

A.Spectators
B.watchers
C.congregation
D.people
E.audience

Objective

Question 12

From the options choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences

The building ......... because of weak foundation

A.Tumbled
B.succumbed
C.collapsed
D.caved
E.crumbled

Objective

Question 13

From the options choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences

The magazine was ..... by the government for an offensive publication

A.Prescribed
B.proscribed
C.suspended
D.condemned
E.persecuted

Objective

Question 14

From the options choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences

Many people reacted to the brutal murder of the popular journalist with strong .........

A.Indignation
B.demonstration
C.mobilization
D.condemnation
E.accusation

Objective

Question 15

From the options choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences

The governor frowned at the ......... which slowed down the implementation of policy decisions

A.Bureaucracy
B.autocracy
C.opposition
D.convention
E.insecurity

Objective

Question 16

From the options choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences

The doctor ....... the illness as yellow fever not malaria

A.Prescribed
B.examined
C.discovered
D.announced
E.diagnosed

Objective

Question 17

From the options choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences

Since the writer did not indicate his name, the editor decided not to publish such ............. article

A.discourteous
B.an anonymous
C.a scandalous
D.a libelous
E.a cowardly

Objective

Question 18

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretation of all or part of the sentence is given.
Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

Mrs. Alabi was not around when her case was called and none of her colleagues was willing to hold brief for her. This means that

A.Her colleagues were afraid
B.she was not trusted
C.her colleagues did not want to represent her
D.she had quarreled with her colleagues

Objective

Question 19

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretation of all or part of the sentence is given.
Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

Telling lies has become second nature of Kunle. This means that Kunle

A.Really tells lies
B.always tells lies
C.tells lies only on second thought
D.learnt to tell lies from childhood

Objective

Question 20

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretation of all or part of the sentence is given.
Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

For us to accomplish the task successfully, all hands must be on deck. This means everybody

A.Should push with his hands
B.will have travel by sea
C.must cooperate
D.should take a rest before continuing the task.

Objective

Question 21

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretation of all or part of the sentence is given.
Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

The wedding was attended by the cream of the society. This means that the wedding was attended by

A. Everybody in the society
B.only the who are invited
C.very important people
D.only the educated people

Objective

Question 22

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretation of all or part of the sentence is given.
Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

I want to you to keep an eye on that child. This means that I want you to:

A.discipline the child
B.keep the child busy all the time
C.punish the child if he misbehave
D.watch the child all the time

Objective

Question 23

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretation of all or part of the sentence is given.
Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

It appears Sade's success at the last examination has gone to her head. This means that Sade is

A.Conceited
B.too happy
C.crazy
D.impudent

Objective

Question 24

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretation of all or part of the sentence is given.
Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

Little Sheila is always as a kitten. This means that Sheila is always

A.Wearing bright dresses
B.very realistic in what she does
C.moving quickly like a kitten
D.gay and cheerful

Objective

Question 25

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretation of all or part of the sentence is given.
Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

This masquerade appears once in a blue moon. This means that the masquerade appears

A.On very rare occasion
B.when the moon is blue
C.whenever a special request is made
D.once a month

Objective

Question 26

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretation of all or part of the sentence is given.
Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

Okon is quite hardworking but his problem is that he has too many irons in the fire. This means that Okon

A.Is a blacksmith
B.takes on more problems that he can cope with
C.is very good at solving problem
D.is a very successful businessman

Objective

Question 27

From the words or group of words below the following sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the italized group of words as used in the sentence

It takes a great deal of stamina to run the marathon race

A.Courage
B.determination
C.energy
D.intelligence
E.cleverness

Objective

Question 28

From the words or group of words below the following sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the italized group of words as used in the sentence

But for the principal actor the play would have been dull

A.Important
B.head
C.master
D.famous
E.main

Objective

Question 29

From the words or group of words below the following sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the italized group of words as used in the sentence

An open car has no protection against the element

A.Weather
B.emergency
C.molecules
D.atoms
E.atmosphere

Objective

Question 30

From the words or group of words below the following sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the italized group of words as used in the sentence

He was reluctant to grant my request

A.Disposed
B.delighted
C.reluctant
D.unwilling
E.agreeable

Objective

Question 31

From the words or group of words below the following sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the italized group of words as used in the sentence

The detective was perplexed when clues in the murder case pointed to at least a dozen different suspects

A.Surprised
B.confused
C.excited
D.discouraged
E.disappointed

Objective

Question 32

From the words or group of words below the following sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the italized group of words as used in the sentence

The military Governor called for a concerted effort in solving the problems of the state

A.A dramatic
B.an agitated
C.a joint
D.a directed
E.an unfailing

Objective

Question 33

From the words or group of words below the following sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the italized group of words as used in the sentence

My financial situation is so precarious very soon I may be insolvent

A.Borrowing
B.stealing
C.soluble
D.dependent
E.bankrupt

Objective

Question 34

From the words or group of words below the following sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the italized group of words as used in the sentence

The chairman is of the opinion that accepting the proposal would be inimical to the objectives of the association

A.Harmful
B.relevant
C.irrelevant
D.indispensable
E.helpful

Objective

Question 35

From the words or group of words below the following sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the italized group of words as used in the sentence

The famous politician was noted for his Pragmatic approach to issues of national interest

A.Idealistic
B.romantic
C.compromising
D.practical
E.inconsistent

Objective

Question 36

From the words or group of words below the following sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the italized group of words as used in the sentence

Kunle is very pessimistic about our chance of success

A.Sad
B.despondent
C.uncon Owed
D.worried
E.concerned

Objective

Question 37

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentences is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

If Kunle hadn't been transferred to Kano his wife would not have resigned her teaching job, this means that

A.Kunle was not transferred yet his wife resigned her job
B.Kunle was transferred and his wife thought of resigning her job
C.Kunle was transferred so his wife had to resign her job
D.Kunle's wife resigned though her husband wasn't transferred

Objective

Question 38

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentences is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

I'll call at your house this evening if it doesn't rain. This means that I

A.Will visit you this evening if it rains
B.will only phone if it rains this evening
C.will sleep in your house this evening if it rains
D.may not visit you this evening if it rains

Objective

Question 39

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentences is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

Though Ibrahim was provoked, he ought to have controlled himself. This means that He

A.Should have exercise some restraint
B.was the aggressor
C.took the provocation with calmness
D.was found guilty of committing the offence

Objective

Question 40

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentences is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

The members of staff told the principal that they took exception to his comments. This means that the members of staff

A.Approved of the principal's comments
B.objected to the principals comments
C.wanted to be exempted from the principal's comments
D.warned the principal about his comments

Objective

Question 41

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentences is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

Okon is too quiet for my liking. This means that Okon

A.Is like because he is very quiet
B.likes people who are quiet
C.is not like because of his extreme quietness
D.behaves in a very queer and suspicious manner

Objective

Question 42

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentences is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

The teacher said all but one of the sixty candidates scored below a credit grade. This means that

A.All the candidate scored below a credit grade
B.only one of the candidates scored a credit grade
C.only one of the candidates scored below a credit grade
D.all the candidate scored credit grade.

Objective

Question 43

From the words or groups of words below, choose the words or group of words that best complete each of the following sentences

He was charged with complicity ........ the abortive coup

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

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Question 44

From the words or groups of words below, choose the words or group of words that best complete each of the following sentences

He was convicted ........ stealing some bags of cocoa

A.With
B.in
C.of
D.for

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Question 45

From the words or groups of words below, choose the words or group of words that best complete each of the following sentences

Mary said she was acting ......... the instructions of the principal

A.By
B.on
C.for
D.through

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Question 46

From the words or groups of words below, choose the words or group of words that best complete each of the following sentences

.......... normal circumstances, it is rare get all registered voters to vote

A.On
B.by
C.in
D.under

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Question 47

From the words or groups of words below, choose the words or group of words that best complete each of the following sentences

Lekan has tried to live ........ to his parents expectations

A.Over
B.on
C.through
D.up

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Question 48

From the words or groups of words below, choose the words or group of words that best complete each of the following sentences

The minister's daughter ....... boasted she would have her way, and she really

A.Had
B.has
C.have
D.did

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Question 49

From the words or groups of words below, choose the words or group of words that best complete each of the following sentences

As at yesterday only nomination papers in respect of three candidates ........

A.Have been filled
B.are being filled 50.
C.had been filled
D.has been filled seen

Objective

Question 50

From the words or groups of words below, choose the words or group of words that best complete each of the following sentences

They embraced passionately as if they ....... seen each other for years

A.Had
B.had not
C.have
D.have not

Objective