All 10 questions from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) English Language 2010 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.
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Read the passage about how Africa is reported in the media. According to the passage, a common problem for all journalists is
The passage explicitly names lack of context in reporting as a problem shared by African and European journalists alike.
The passage gives the impression that the MacBride's commission presented Africa in a _______ way.
Despite the commission's efforts over two decades earlier, Western media reports on Africa remained focused on death, disease and despair, implying an unfortunate/failed outcome.
This passage is about
The passage's central theme is how Africa is covered/reported in journalism.
Our new Vice-Chancellor has stepped off on the wrong foot
'Stepped off on the wrong foot' is an idiom meaning to start off badly.
Much to her chagrin, the bridegroom did not turn up for the wedding
'Chagrin' means a feeling of annoyance/disappointment.
The chairman's reaction was a storm in a tea cup
'A storm in a teacup' means a fuss over something less serious than it appears.
Do this job while I am away, but take your time.
'Take your time' means there's no need to rush.
Good students can easily identify spurious arguments. (Choose the opposite in meaning to 'spurious')
'Spurious' means false/fake; its opposite is 'genuine'.
The athlete's skin now flabby as a result of his changed circumstance (Choose the opposite in meaning to 'flabby')
The opposite of 'flabby' (loose, soft) is 'firm'.
We watched in wonder as she rattled away in the esoteric language. (Choose the opposite in meaning to 'esoteric')
'Esoteric' means understood only by a select few; its opposite is 'familiar'.
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