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HELPFUL TIPS, POST-UTME UPDATES Prepare Yourself for Your Post-UTME With This English Language Practice Test

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Prepare Yourself for Your Post-UTME With This English Language Practice Test


Not everyone that sits for the JAMB examinations turns out successful. Some do not have their results released for one reason or the other. Some have their results seized. The point is that you need to be thankful that your case is different for the better.

Various universities, polytechnics and colleges of education set or conduct their Post-UTME or Post-JAMB questions differently and of course your own Post-UTME exam paper will depend on your JAMB subject combination. But common subjects among most of these screening exams are English Language (which is made compulsory by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board – JAMB) and General Paper or General Knowledge subject (depending on the school).
This FREE Post-UTME English Language practice test covers sample general Post-UTME questions on English Language from different institutions.
If you are able to score a pass mark of 70% in this test of 40 questions in the stipulated count-down time of 25 minutes and familiarize with the pattern of questions, you are sure to perform excellently in this year’s Post-UTME exam.
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English Language Objective Test

1. Four persons accused of currency .......... are being held by the security agents. Choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s).
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2. Jubril had found that the thieves had entered his house in his absence. He went to the police to report the ........ Choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s).
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3. Gone are the days when he ....... enjoy patronage. Choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s).
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4. After the accused was found guilty by the court, his counsel ....... before sentence was passed. Choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s).
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5. The officer was compelled to ......... the car of the suspect. Choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s).
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6. He did not attend the final burial ........ Choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s).
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7. If you are going to the market, may I ........ please? Choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s).
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8. A number of doctors are not so well disposed to ........ in government hospitals these days, ........ they? Choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s).
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9. Thank you for the party, we really ......... Choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s).
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10. Wada said that two of his chickens ....... eggs yesterday morning. Choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s).
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11. The discussion became (animated). Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in parenthesis.
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12. The culprits will (surrender) their loot to the customs officials. Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in parenthesis.
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13. The popularity of the musician is beginning to (decline). Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in parenthesis.
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14. Rich citizens are often (niggardly) in their ways. Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in parenthesis.
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15. Finally, I assured him that I would not (go back on my word). Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in parenthesis.
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16. Olu promised to (look out for) her next time he is in town. Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in parenthesis.
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17. The speaker (took his audience down memory lane) before he went to the topic of his lecture. Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in parenthesis.
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18. f(ae)ces Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letters in parenthesis.
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19. p(o)t Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letters in parenthesis.
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20. l(eo)pard Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letters in parenthesis.
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21. EDUCATION Select the word that has the same pattern of stress as the given word above.
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22. HONOUR Select the word that has the same pattern of stress as the given word above.
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23. Identify the word that has a different stress pattern from the others.
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24. Identify the word that has the stress on the second syllable
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25. Common sense requires that one should be (decorous) at formal gatherings. Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.
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26. The string was (taut). Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.
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27. The diminutive figure bounces over the track with (unfathomable) lightness. Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in parenthesis.
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28. The teacher announced that the class would be making a (fleeting) visit to the zoo. Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in parentheses.
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29. We intend to make the reception a (diurnal) event. Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in parentheses.
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30. The project is designed to (alleviate) poverty in the country. Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in parentheses.
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31. The permanent secretary left his job (under a cloud). Choose the option opposite in meaning to the phrase in parentheses.
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32. It is surprising that this politician has now turned (renegade). Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in parentheses.
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33. Hypertension is a (debilitating) disease that everyone should prevent. Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in parentheses.
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34. The striking workers have vowed not to return to work until the decision is (rescinded). Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in parentheses.
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35. It is rare for a leader and his deputy to (see eye to eye). Choose the option opposite in meaning to the phrase in parentheses.
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36. In this question, choose the expression which best completes the sentence. The manager said that unless the employees worked harder the factory would have to be closed. The manager said that ........
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37. In this question, choose the expression which best completes the sentence. The student who went home without an excuse has apologized ......... his misconduct.
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38. In this question, choose the expression which best completes the sentence. The man has atoned ........ his sins.
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39. In this question, choose the expression which best completes the sentence. The Headmaster was interviewed in connection ........ the expansion project.
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40. In this question, choose the expression which best completes the sentence. What do you want me to do now? I\'m ......... withdrawing and keeping quiet.
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