2018 OOU English Post-UTME

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

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

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

Gone are the days when he ______________ enjoy patronage.

He did attend the final burial __________________

The officer was compelled to ______________ the suspect’s car.

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

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

Wada said that two of his chickens __________________ eggs yesterday morning

Thank you for the party, we really _________________

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The culprits will surrender their loot to the customs officials

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The discussion became animated.

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Rich citizens are often niggardly in their ways

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The musician’s popularity is beginning to decline.

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

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

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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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Faeces

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Pot

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Leopard

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EDUCATION

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HONOUR

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

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Common sense requires that one should be decorous at formal gatherings.

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The string was taut

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The diminutive figure bounces over the track with unfathomable

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

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We intend to make the reception a diurnal

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The project is designed to alleviate poverty in the country.

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The permanent Secretary left his job under a cloud

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It is surprising that politicians has now turned renegade

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Hypertension is a debilitating disease that everyone should prevent

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

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

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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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That punch by the young boxer proved to be fatal.

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

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

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The easy topic is inebulous

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I have always believed that my mother is very impassioned

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

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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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The politician’s inflammatory remarks were heavily criticized

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

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

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If he were here it could be more fun

Without our relentless campaigns, we might ________________ victorious in the race for the National Assembly

The Governor rejected the bill and withheld his _____________

The new school is not provided with __________________ for science practical

We are all hungry; we _____________anything to eat since morning

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The meeting was cancelled because of the convocation

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

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Can you give a good explanation for your behaviour?

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Be careful! We are approaching the crossroads.

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

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He went through fire before he qualified as a doctor

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

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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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The student who went home without an exeat has apologized _____________ his misconduct

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The man has atoned _____________ his sins.

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The Headmaster was interviewed in connection _______________ the expansion project

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What do you want me to do now? I’m _______________ withdrawing and keeping quiet.

I meant _____________ a pencil but there was no one ______________ them

Okoro _______________ in this school since 1975

The Governor has ________________ to the people on many occasions.

Paulina arrived late, she ______________ the right route.

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Baby

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Time

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The fire destroyed MANY lives

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The electricity in OUR premises comes from a generator.

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Laboratory

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expantiate

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intensify