2006 OAU English Post-UTME

From the words lettered A-E, choose the word that is alike in meaning to the word underlined.

Andrew made some bellicose statement about his strength to other boys in the street. This means that Andrew

From the words lettered A-E, choose the word that is alike in meaning to the word underlined.

The excuse that he forgot about the meeting was a flimsy one. This means the excuse was

From the words lettered A-E, choose the word that is alike in meaning to the word underlined.
Scrupulous politicians do not have a place in the Nigerian politics. Scrupulous politicians are

From the words lettered A-E, choose the word that is alike in meaning to the word underlined.

The woman was happy because her gorgeous dressing made her quite obtrusive. The woman was very

From the words lettered A-E, choose the word that is alike in meaning to the word underlined.

The man is known to be sly. I won’t trust him with anything. This means the man is known as a

From the alternatives suggested, select the answer that best expresses the same meaning as the expression italicized in each exercise.

Don’t take the plate away; it is possible for the owner to ask for it.

From the alternatives suggested, select the answer that best expresses the same meaning as the expression italicized in each exercise.

I wonder if you would allow me to put out the fire

From the alternatives suggested, select the answer that best expresses the same meaning as the expression italicized in each exercise.

When your great-grandmother was in Vietnam, did she have the ability to speak Chinese?

From the alternatives suggested, select the answer that best expresses the same meaning as the expression italicized in each exercise.

I know a carpenter that knows how to make that kind of wardrobe

From the alternatives suggested, select the answer that best expresses the same meaning as the expression italicized in each exercise.

Frances, where is your male visitor? Don’t lie to me, it is not possible that he has gone through the high window

From the alternatives suggested, select the answer that best expresses the same meaning as the expression italicized in each exercise.

My father made no bones about telling his friend how he felt about his behavior. This means that my father

From the alternatives suggested, select the answer that best expresses the same meaning as the expression italicized in each exercise.

After much talk, my brother thought it was time to hit the hay. This means that my brother thought it was time to

From the alternatives suggested, select the answer that best expresses the same meaning as the expression italicized in each exercise.

The housemaster was foaming in the mouth when he discovered that some students had sneaked out of the hostel. This means the housemaster _____

From the alternatives suggested, select the answer that best expresses the same meaning as the expression italicized in each exercise.

Who told Mabel she could sing? She really laid an egg at the talent show. This means

From the alternatives suggested, select the answer that best expresses the same meaning as the expression italicized in each exercise.

Mr. Johnson is on the warpath because his car broke down again. This means Mr. Johnson is

For the question below, choose among the options A-E the word that is nearest in meaning to the italicized words in each of the sentences.

The President announced that all political prisoners have been pardoned.

For the question below, choose among the options A-E the word that is nearest in meaning to the italicized words in each of the sentences.

He resented being criticized every time by his boss

For the question below, choose among the options A-E the word that is nearest in meaning to the italicized words in each of the sentences.

The most striking thing about the just-concluded World-Cup Finals in Germany was the complete eclipse of the defending champion-Brazil

For the question below, choose among the options A-E the word that is nearest in meaning to the italicized words in each of the sentences.

As he watched the winning film his face remained inscrutable

For the question below, choose among the options A-E the word that is nearest in meaning to the italicized words in each of the sentences.

His latest album has done much to boost his reputation as a writer

For the question below, choose from the option A-E the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

The doctor certified the tumour malignant

For the question below, choose from the option A-E the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

Andrew is too garrulous for my liking

For the question below, choose from the option A-E the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

The man holds parochial views on almost every issues

For the question below, choose from the option A-E the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

Your idea on this issue seems to me quite novel

For the question below, choose from the option A-E the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

The people appreciated the chairman for his invaluable contributions to the community’s development

Which of the following statements is true with regard to summary writing?

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At the crusade, we prayed to God to _________ this on us

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The chairman, Committee of Deans needs to see your friend Dele urgently, do you know his _________?

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“As from now, this university will have zero tolerance for any form of malpractice”, so the Vice-Chancellor. The Vice-Chancellor said that ______

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The teacher took me for one of those students who could not spell such words as ________

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God should take control of the heart of the organizers of this Post-UME screening exercise, they should not make this test _________than UME