ENGLISH POST UTME

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1. Jubril found that thieves had entered his house in his absence. He went to the police to report the............

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Common sense requires that one should be decorous at formal gatherings

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The Governor rejected the bill and withheld his.........

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The speaker took his audience down memory lane before he went to the topic of his lecture

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Our town is so small that we are always meeting our schoolmates accidentally

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The string was taut

The events of last Friday show that there is no love lost between the Principal and the Vice- Principal

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It is surprising that this politician has now turned renegade

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Rich citizens are often niggardly in their ways

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The student who went home without an exeat has apologised... his misconduct

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leopard

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After the accused was found guilty by the court, his counsel   .................... before sentence was passed

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Be careful! We are approaching the crossroads

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Hypertension is a debilitating disease that everyone should prevent

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Olu promised to look out for her next time he is in town

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In spite of her grim situation, the young widow smiled dutifully at the visitor's pleasantries

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We are all hungry; we... anything to eat since, morning.

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 electricity in OUR premises comes from a generator

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The boy was told that lie would need several more pints of blood if he was to survive.

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Without our relentless campaigns, we might ........… victory in the race for the National Assembly

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EDUCATION

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HONOUR

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The musician’s popularity is beginning to decline.

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intensify

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The culprits will surrender their loot to the customs officials.

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The project is designed to alleviate poverty in the country.

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Time

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The discussion became animated.

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The permanent Secretary left his job under a cloud

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Four persons accused of currency ….............. are being held by the security agents.

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completes the sentence

Paulina arrived late, she... the right route.

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The meeting was cancelled because of the convocation

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The fire destroyed MANY lives

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What do you want me to do now? I'm… withdrawing and keeping quiet

Identify the word that has the stress on the second syllable.

Identify the word that has a different stress pattern from the others

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We intend to make the reception a diurnal event.

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completes the sentence

I meant... a pencil but there was no one... them

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completes the sentence

The Governor has … to the people on many occasions

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The striking workers have vowed not to return to work until the decision is rescinded

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The new school is not provided with... for science practicals

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If he were here it could be more fun

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Gone are the days when he ............. enjoy patronage

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A number of doctors are not so well disposed to … in government hospitals these days, ….......... they?

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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

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Thank you for the party, we really..............

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The teacher announced that the class would be making a fleeting visit to the Zoo.

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Though he is our elected representative, he often takes a rather jaundiced view of our problems

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Finally, I assured him that I would not go back on my word.

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Once I have finished all my homework, I am permitted to watch television

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The presence of the security men in the area will provide a moment of respite for the residents

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The Headmaster was interviewed in connection... the expansion project

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The man was able to persuade his willful and obstinate daughter to follow the career he chose for her.

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The essay topic is nebulous

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I have always believed that my mother is very impassioned woman

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Can you give a good explanation for your behaviour?

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laboratory

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Wada said that two of his chickens ……..… eggs yesterday morning

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The officer was compelled to.................. the suspect's car

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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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completes the sentence

Mrs.   Okoro... in this school since 1975

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Though David's condition is serious, his life is not in immediate danger

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It is rare for a leader and his deputy to see eye to eye.

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The man has atoned........ his sins.

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The diminutive figure bounces over the track with unfathomable lightness.

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He did not attend the final burial …..............

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That punch by the young boxer proved to be fatal.

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Thousands of students are candidates for the examination but only very few pass.

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baby

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pot

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The politician's inflammatory remarks were heavily criticized.

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If you are going to the market, may I .................. please?

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My father was at the apogee of his career when he was retired