All 15 questions from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) English Language 2008 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.
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Read the passage about Olumba and the village poachers. Olumba wore amulets because he
The passage frames the amulets as protective charms Olumba believed in.
Olumba looked upwards because
The passage explains his shortness led to the habit of looking upward at his taller companions.
'Poaching' means
Poaching refers to the illegal stealing of fish from the pond.
The chief called the meeting because
The chief announces the poachers' expected arrival and calls for volunteers to catch them.
Why was Olumba chosen?
Chituru notes Olumba 'has led many exploits like this one', implying prior experience catching thieves.
We watched the woman as she stood up and______herself more comfortably.
'Reseated' correctly describes sitting back down again.
The students______the principal's appeal for calm and took to the streets.
Taking to the streets despite an appeal for calm implies defiance ('defied'); note the source's own answer key entry for this item was internally inconsistent, so it's worth double-checking.
The noise from the record seller's workshop______on my ears.
'Jars on my ears' means grates unpleasantly on the ears.
The Military Governor upheld the decision of his cabinet. (opposite in meaning to 'upheld')
The opposite of 'upheld' (supported) is 'reversed'.
Chidi is naturally taciturn. (opposite in meaning to 'taciturn')
The opposite of 'taciturn' (reserved/quiet) is 'cheerful' (outgoing); the source's own key entry for this item was internally inconsistent, so it's worth double-checking.
James is a disco-addict. He takes his student rather lightly.
Given the opposite-in-meaning framing, 'lightly' is contrasted with 'seriously'.
There's______ventilation in this room; that's why you don't breathe well
'Little' (not 'a little') conveys an insufficient amount, matching the negative consequence.
Whenever he puts the light on, someone______to disturb him.
The habitual/repeated action calls for simple present: 'comes'.
It______be taken for repair after all; it's working again.
'Needn't' fits: since it's working again, repair isn't necessary.
Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined in 'Chassis'
The 'ch' in 'Chassis' is pronounced /ʃ/, as in 'sharp'.
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