0% ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME (APP) ENGLISH POST UTME ENGLISH POST UTMEPractice with our Post UTME CBT for Universities, Polytechnics, College of Agriculture, College ofMedicine, College of Technology and College of Education and pass your examination. 1 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME In questions below, choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s)Jubril found that thieves had entered his house in his absence. He went to the police to report the............ break into break up break out break in 2 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.Common sense requires that one should be decorous at formal gatherings incurious impolite careful courteous 3 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provideThe Governor rejected the bill and withheld his......... assent accent ascent access 4 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME In questions below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlinedThe speaker took his audience down memory lane before he went to the topic of his lecture recalled events from the past told a tale about a place called Memory Lane took his audience on a journey through a street called Memory Lane gave an outline of his lecture 5 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME In questions below, choose the options NEAREST IN MEANING to the underlinedOur town is so small that we are always meeting our schoolmates accidentally running into coining across falling into knocking up 6 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.The string was taut loose stretched tight. firm 7 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME The events of last Friday show that there is no love lost between the Principal and the Vice- Principal They like each other They dislike each other They work independently They cannot part company 8 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.It is surprising that this politician has now turned renegade quiet loyal militant corrupt 9 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME In questions below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlinedRich citizens are often niggardly in their ways sordid beggarly pompous miserly 10 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME In question below, choose the expression which best completes each sentenceThe student who went home without an exeat has apologised... his misconduct at about for on 11 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME In questions below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlinedleopard led people geology leaven 12 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME In questions below, choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s)After the accused was found guilty by the court, his counsel  .................... before sentence was passed made a plea for mitigation made an ovation begged for mercy made a plea for litigation 13 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME In questions below, choose the options NEAREST IN MEANING to the underlinedBe careful! We are approaching the crossroads watch out look in look out look up 14 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.Hypertension is a debilitating disease that everyone should prevent an enervating an energizing. a mortal a horrible 15 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME In questions below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlinedOlu promised to look out for her next time he is in town take care of visit watch for greet 16 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italicsIn spite of her grim situation, the young widow smiled dutifully at the visitor's pleasantries jocular remarks. condolence messages sad stories unkind comments 17 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provideWe are all hungry; we... anything to eat since, morning. didn't have haven't had hadn't had never had 18 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME In the question below, the word in capital letters has an emphatic stress. Choose the option thatbest fits the expression in the sentenceThe electricity in OUR premises comes from a generator Is the electricity in your compound supplied by a generator? Does everybody in your street receive electricity from generators? Does the electricity in your premises come from NEPA? Is the electricity in your neighbour's premises supplied by a generator? 19 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italicsThe boy was told that lie would need several more pints of blood if he was to survive. some many plenty much 20 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provideWithout our relentless campaigns, we might ........… victory in the race for the National Assembly have never be be never sure of never had been never have been 21 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Select the word that has the same pattern of stress as the given wordEDUCATION duplicity conjectural economics elaborate 22 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Select the word that has the same pattern of stress as the given wordHONOUR humane hotel human hyena 23 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME In questions below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlinedThe musician’s popularity is beginning to decline. disappear wane slide change 24 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Choose the one that has the correct stressintensify in-ten-SI-fy IN-ten-si-fy in-ten-si-FY in-TEN-si-fy 25 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME In questions below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlinedThe culprits will surrender their loot to the customs officials. give out give in give up. give away 26 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.The project is designed to alleviate poverty in the country. assuage eradicate tackle exacerbate 27 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one presented by the letter(s) underlinedTime water debut weather depot 28 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Identify the word that has a different stress pattern from the others integral accelerate discourse intimate 29 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME In questions below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlinedThe discussion became animated. specialized lively unruly intellectual 30 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.The permanent Secretary left his job under a cloud in disgrace on a cloudy clay with a clear record on a sunny day 31 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME In questions below, choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s)Four persons accused of currency ….............. are being held by the security agents. trafficking traviking trafficking trafficking 32 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME From the alternatives provided in questions below, select the one which most appropriatelycompletes the sentencePaulina arrived late, she... the right route. could not have taking could not have taken could not had taken cannot have taken 33 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME In questions below, choose the options NEAREST IN MEANING to the underlinedThe meeting was cancelled because of the convocation phased out called off broken off brought up 34 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Identify the word that has a different stress pattern from the others. Entertain Harmattan Contribute Interrupt 35 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME In the question below, the word in capital letters has an emphatic stress. Choose the option that best fits the expression in the sentenceThe fire destroyed MANY lives Did the fire spare any lives? Did the fire destroy any lives? Did the fire destroy the village? Did the fire destroy some houses? 36 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME In question below, choose the expression which best completes each sentenceWhat do you want me to do now? I'm… withdrawing and keeping quiet up with for on 37 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Identify the word that has the stress on the second syllable. always understand reproduce result 38 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Identify the word that has a different stress pattern from the others Opportunity Actualization Ambiguity Interlocutor 39 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.We intend to make the reception a diurnal event. an annual a nightly a weekly a short 40 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME From the alternatives provided in questions below, select the one which most appropriatelycompletes the sentenceI meant... a pencil but there was no one... them buying/selling to buy/to sell buying/to sell to buy/selling 41 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME From the alternatives provided in questions below, select the one which most appropriatelycompletes the sentenceThe Governor has … to the people on many occasions broadcast been broadcast been broadcasted broadcasted 42 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.The striking workers have vowed not to return to work until the decision is rescinded dismissed incorporated implemented changed 43 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provideThe new school is not provided with... for science practicals enough equipment enough equipments an equipment equipments 44 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentenceIf he were here it could be more fun He was expected but did not show up to liven up the occasion He was being expected to supply more fun There was no fun because he was not present He did not show up and so the occasion lacked much fun 45 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME In questions below, choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s)Gone are the days when he ............. enjoy patronage would will used to could 46 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME In questions below, choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s)A number of doctors are not so well disposed to … in government hospitals these days, ….......... they? work/are work/aren't working/are working/do 47 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME In question below, choose the expression which best completes each sentenceThe manager said that unless the employees worked harder the factory would have to be closedThe manager said that the factory was closed because the employees did not work hard enough the factory would be shut if the employees did not increase their output the employees should not close early so that they could produce more the employees were not working hard, and so the factory would be closed 48 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Choose the one that has the correct stressexpantiate ex-pan-TI-ate Ex-pan-ti-ate ex-PAN-ti-ate ex-pan-ti-ATE 49 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME In questions below, choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s)Thank you for the party, we really.............. enjoyed ourselves enjoyed enjoyed too much. enjoyed very much 50 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.The teacher announced that the class would be making a fleeting visit to the Zoo. routine brief long guided 51 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentenceThough he is our elected representative, he often takes a rather jaundiced view of our problems He takes a rather forceful view of our problems. He takes a rather hazy view of our problems He takes a sickly view of our problems He takes an unfavourable position concerning our problems 52 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME In questions below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlinedFinally, I assured him that I would not go back on my word. re-use my word return to a place fail to keep my promise return to a certain word when reading 53 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME In questions below, choose the options NEAREST IN MEANING to the underlinedOnce I have finished all my homework, I am permitted to watch television Television comes first, then homework second I can only finish my homework after permission to watch television I can only watch television after doing, my homework I can watch television at any time 54 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italicsThe presence of the security men in the area will provide a moment of respite for the residents enduring reprieve soothing relaxation temporary relief lasting security 55 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME In question below, choose the expression which best completes each sentenceThe Headmaster was interviewed in connection... the expansion project with about for to 56 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italicsThe man was able to persuade his willful and obstinate daughter to follow the career he chose for her. intelligent but arrogant obscure and odious unyielding and obdurate hardworking and intelligent 57 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Choose the word that does not have the same vowel sound as the others meet deep lease lace 58 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italicsThe essay topic is nebulous incorrect clear vague distinct 59 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME In questions below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlinedChoose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letters underlined. peasant polices pear pain faeces 60 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italicsI have always believed that my mother is very impassioned woman impartial Impassive emotional emotive 61 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME In questions below, choose the options NEAREST IN MEANING to the underlinedCan you give a good explanation for your behaviour? clear up call for give up account for 62 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Choose the one that has the correct stresslaboratory la-bor-A-tory la-bor-a-TORY LA-bor-a-tory la-BOR-a-tory 63 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME In questions below, choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s)Wada said that two of his chickens ……..… eggs yesterday morning lied lain laid layed 64 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME In questions below, choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s)The officer was compelled to.................. the suspect's car sease sieze cease seize 65 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME In questions below, choose the options NEAREST IN MEANING to the underlinedHe went through fire before he qualified as a doctor suffered a lot had a fire accident required a lot of fire made a lot of fire 66 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italicsThe party's gathering was thrown into a state of euphoria after the election result was announced. confusion excitement sadness pleasure 67 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Choose the word that does not have the same vowel sound as the others shun short sun son 68 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME From the alternatives provided in questions below, select the one which most appropriatelycompletes the sentenceMrs.  Okoro... in this school since 1975 taught has been teaching is teaching was teaching 69 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italicsThough David's condition is serious, his life is not in immediate danger dangerous hypertensive. nasty grave 70 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.It is rare for a leader and his deputy to see eye to eye. disagree respect each other reproach each other be of one mind 71 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME In question below, choose the expression which best completes each sentenceThe man has atoned........ his sins. on upon for against 72 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.The diminutive figure bounces over the track with unfathomable lightness. invigorating irresistible predictable impressive. 73 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME In questions below, choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s)He did not attend the final burial ….............. right rites rite rights 74 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italicsThat punch by the young boxer proved to be fatal. effective deadly hard belated 75 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME In questions below, choose the options NEAREST IN MEANING to the underlinedThousands of students are candidates for the examination but only very few pass. enter for go into turn up for come into 76 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one presented by the letter(s) underlinedbaby climb tuber plumber dumb 77 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME In questions below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlinedpot what correct port word 78 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentenceThe politician's inflammatory remarks were heavily criticized. The politician's provocative remarks were heavily criticized The politician's bombastic remarks were heavily criticized The politician's tribalistic remarks were heavily criticized The politician's rude remarks were heavily criticized 79 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME In questions below, choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s)If you are going to the market, may I .................. please? come with you come as your second follow you come by you 80 / 80 Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italicsMy father was at the apogee of his career when he was retired least productive stage redundant stage terminal point highest point Your score is 0% Restart quiz
ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME
(APP) ENGLISH POST UTME
Practice with our Post UTME CBT for Universities, Polytechnics, College of Agriculture, College ofMedicine, College of Technology and College of Education and pass your examination.
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Category: ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST UTME
In questions below, choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s)
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.
Common sense requires that one should be decorous at formal gatherings
3 / 80
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provide
The Governor rejected the bill and withheld his.........
4 / 80
In questions below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined
The speaker took his audience down memory lane before he went to the topic of his lecture
5 / 80
In questions below, choose the options NEAREST IN MEANING to the underlined
Our town is so small that we are always meeting our schoolmates accidentally
6 / 80
The string was taut
7 / 80
The events of last Friday show that there is no love lost between the Principal and the Vice- Principal
8 / 80
It is surprising that this politician has now turned renegade
9 / 80
Rich citizens are often niggardly in their ways
10 / 80
In question below, choose the expression which best completes each sentence
The student who went home without an exeat has apologised... his misconduct
11 / 80
leopard
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After the accused was found guilty by the court, his counsel  .................... before sentence was passed
13 / 80
Be careful! We are approaching the crossroads
14 / 80
Hypertension is a debilitating disease that everyone should prevent
15 / 80
Olu promised to look out for her next time he is in town
16 / 80
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics
In spite of her grim situation, the young widow smiled dutifully at the visitor's pleasantries
17 / 80
We are all hungry; we... anything to eat since, morning.
18 / 80
In the question below, the word in capital letters has an emphatic stress. Choose the option thatbest fits the expression in the sentence
The electricity in OUR premises comes from a generator
19 / 80
The boy was told that lie would need several more pints of blood if he was to survive.
20 / 80
Without our relentless campaigns, we might ........… victory in the race for the National Assembly
21 / 80
Select the word that has the same pattern of stress as the given word
EDUCATION
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HONOUR
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The musician’s popularity is beginning to decline.
24 / 80
Choose the one that has the correct stress
intensify
25 / 80
The culprits will surrender their loot to the customs officials.
26 / 80
The project is designed to alleviate poverty in the country.
27 / 80
Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one presented by the letter(s) underlined
Time
28 / 80
Identify the word that has a different stress pattern from the others
29 / 80
The discussion became animated.
30 / 80
The permanent Secretary left his job under a cloud
31 / 80
Four persons accused of currency ….............. are being held by the security agents.
32 / 80
From the alternatives provided in questions below, select the one which most appropriatelycompletes the sentence
Paulina arrived late, she... the right route.
33 / 80
The meeting was cancelled because of the convocation
34 / 80
Identify the word that has a different stress pattern from the others.
35 / 80
In the question below, the word in capital letters has an emphatic stress. Choose the option that best fits the expression in the sentence
The fire destroyed MANY lives
36 / 80
What do you want me to do now? I'm… withdrawing and keeping quiet
37 / 80
Identify the word that has the stress on the second syllable.
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We intend to make the reception a diurnal event.
40 / 80
I meant... a pencil but there was no one... them
41 / 80
The Governor has … to the people on many occasions
42 / 80
The striking workers have vowed not to return to work until the decision is rescinded
43 / 80
The new school is not provided with... for science practicals
44 / 80
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence
If he were here it could be more fun
45 / 80
Gone are the days when he ............. enjoy patronage
46 / 80
A number of doctors are not so well disposed to … in government hospitals these days, ….......... they?
47 / 80
The manager said that unless the employees worked harder the factory would have to be closed
The manager said that
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expantiate
49 / 80
Thank you for the party, we really..............
50 / 80
The teacher announced that the class would be making a fleeting visit to the Zoo.
51 / 80
Though he is our elected representative, he often takes a rather jaundiced view of our problems
52 / 80
Finally, I assured him that I would not go back on my word.
53 / 80
Once I have finished all my homework, I am permitted to watch television
54 / 80
The presence of the security men in the area will provide a moment of respite for the residents
55 / 80
The Headmaster was interviewed in connection... the expansion project
56 / 80
The man was able to persuade his willful and obstinate daughter to follow the career he chose for her.
57 / 80
Choose the word that does not have the same vowel sound as the others
58 / 80
The essay topic is nebulous
59 / 80
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letters underlined.
60 / 80
I have always believed that my mother is very impassioned woman
61 / 80
Can you give a good explanation for your behaviour?
62 / 80
laboratory
63 / 80
Wada said that two of his chickens ……..… eggs yesterday morning
64 / 80
The officer was compelled to.................. the suspect's car
65 / 80
He went through fire before he qualified as a doctor
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The party's gathering was thrown into a state of euphoria after the election result was announced.
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68 / 80
Mrs.  Okoro... in this school since 1975
69 / 80
Though David's condition is serious, his life is not in immediate danger
70 / 80
It is rare for a leader and his deputy to see eye to eye.
71 / 80
The man has atoned........ his sins.
72 / 80
The diminutive figure bounces over the track with unfathomable lightness.
73 / 80
He did not attend the final burial …..............
74 / 80
That punch by the young boxer proved to be fatal.
75 / 80
Thousands of students are candidates for the examination but only very few pass.
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baby
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pot
78 / 80
The politician's inflammatory remarks were heavily criticized.
79 / 80
If you are going to the market, may I .................. please?
80 / 80
My father was at the apogee of his career when he was retired
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