All 25 questions from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) English Language 2014 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.
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From options A to D, choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for this sentence: The teacher spoke with his tongue in his cheek when he said that lazy Ade was the best pupil. This means that the teacher
"Tongue in cheek" means speaking ironically/not seriously, i.e. not meaning what was said.
They did not know what to expect and so decided to play it by ear. This means that they decided to
"Play it by ear" means to improvise / act according to how circumstances develop.
The police knew that the suspect was not being straight with them. This means that the suspect was
"Not being straight" means being dishonest, i.e. not telling the truth.
After his prison experience, Etim decided to go straight. This means that he decided to
"Go straight" means to start living an honest, law-abiding life.
Amina is the one who initiated the quarrel, not Nike!
"Initiated" means started.
The conference was attended by people from all walks of life. This means that the conference was attended by people
"All walks of life" refers to people from many different professions/social backgrounds.
Ojo decided that the best course of action was to play along with them for the time being. This means that he decided to
"Play along with" means to pretend to agree or cooperate.
We have no choice ___ to do what they demand.
"No choice but to" is the correct idiomatic construction.
Why should I retract my statement when it is nothing but the truth?
"Retract" means to withdraw a previous statement.
The doctor diagnosed the tumour as malignant
"Malignant" (of a tumour) means cancerous/dangerous, i.e. deadly.
In tropical Africa, mosquitoes are ubiquitous
"Ubiquitous" means present/found everywhere.
It soon became obvious that a confrontation was inevitable
"Inevitable" means certain to happen, i.e. unavoidable.
They insisted that the omission of my name had been inadvertent
"Inadvertent" means unintentional/accidental.
The police announced that they were yet to apprehend the criminals
"Apprehend" means to arrest/capture.
He is easily recognizable because of a conspicuous birthmark on his face
"Conspicuous" means clearly visible/noticeable, i.e. prominent.
The fishing boat was imperiled by high winds, but its management to reach port safely
"Imperiled" means put in danger, i.e. endangered.
Surprisingly, Musa turned..... the job offer
"Turned down" means rejected.
She was reprimanded by her boss for negligence
"Reprimanded" means formally rebuked/scolded.
The committee has submitted its report ___ the students
"A report about/on" the students - "about" is marked as correct here.
The chairman told members that he was open..... suggestions
"Open to suggestions" is the correct idiomatic collocation.
From options A to D, choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for this sentence: After his prison experience, Etim decided to go straight. This means that he decided to
"Go straight" means to start living an honest, law-abiding life (repeated question).
For the management, your remarks amount to a slap ___ the face
"A slap in the face" is the standard idiom, though the source options list "on" as the marked answer for this variant.
She does not remember ___ to anyone at the park
"Remember + gerund" (talking) refers to recalling a past action.
This portion is to be shared between ___
Both pronouns after a preposition ("between") must be in the object case: "us and them".
The policeman shot the escaping robber ___ the leg
"Shot... in the leg" is the correct idiomatic preposition.
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