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Post Utme English (Use of English) Questions

Question 11:
From the underlined word choose the nearest in meaning:

The clever inspector saw through the whole game when the accused tried to evade telling the whole truth.
  • A Pretend
  • B Prevaricate
  • C Lie
  • D Deceive
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Question 12:
The best way we can preserve from being forgotten the memory of a great man is to follow his ideals, not merely erect a statue of him.
  • A Perpetuate
  • B Engender
  • C Embalm
  • D Perpetrate
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Question 13:
From the underlined word choose the nearest in meaning:

The king declared that his decision was final and unalterable
  • A Decisive
  • B Conclusive
  • C Irrevocable
  • D Irredeemable
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Question 14:
Choose the option that best completes the gap.

No teacher of honour would subject his student to any form of............
  • A Harassment
  • B Harrasment
  • C Harassement
  • D Harasment
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Question 15:
Choose the option that best completes the gap.

Didi you have ..............when you went to visit the medical doctor?
  • A Diarrhoea
  • B Diarrhea
  • C Diarhoca
  • D Diarrhea
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